We’re celebrating Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poet’s Department released in Women’s Space (everyone is welcome) from 4:30 to 6pm on Friday! Bring your friends and your friendship bracelets and come listen to her new album with us! Dress up as your favourite era or wear your fav peice of merch
AUSA brings you a Clothes Swap as part of AUSA's Self-Care Week. Bring 5, Take 5! Friday 19th April - Outside AUSA House. From 11.30am until 3pm. Dropoffs: In the AUSA House (or dropped off on the day, not preferred). *Clothes, accessories and shoes must be in good, wearable condition. ... See MoreSee Less
NZBlood need 5000 blood and plasma donations every week to save and improve the lives of Kiwis. NZ Blood will be holding a blood drive at St Pauls Church on 28 Symonds Street on Monday 8th April from 9AM- 3PM.
Recent events in the last week have led to increased publicity around a space at the University of Auckland tailored for our Māori and Pasifika students. As a result, this has led to many of our Māori and Pasifika students being harassed and discriminated against. The Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) wishes to affirm our unwavering support for our Māori & Pasifika student communities during this time, as well as our support for the need for spaces like this at the University of Auckland.
As we mentioned in a media interview last week, spaces like this are absolutely necessary in achieving equity and fair educational outcomes. They create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that fosters a sense of belonging for our diverse student communities. Not only are they vital for learning, but they also create a “home away from home” for our marginalised student groups.
As a student association that is committed to promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity, as well as committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we would like to offer our heartfelt support to our Māori and Pasifika students during this time. The recent negative backlash on something like a space shows how much work we need to do as a society to break down barriers and achieve fair outcomes for all. We call on the University to strongly reaffirm their commitment to such spaces and strongly uphold their zero-tolerance policy for bullying, discrimination and harassment. Every student deserves to feel safe and included so that they can achieve their best during their time at University.
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind all members of the University community to act with kindness and unity towards each other.
Below are some support services and links available to any affected students during this time:
❗️ UNIVERSITY SECURITY: University Security is also placing a high priority on incidents related to this, and we would encourage those who experience or witness any incidents or disturbing behaviour to please report it immediately to security on 0800 373 7550 www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/emergency-information/contact-numbers.html
❗️ AUSA ADVOCACY: As always, AUSA Advocacy is also here to provide support or confidential and professional advice should you require it. ausa.org.nz/support/advocacy/
❗️ AUSA EXECUTIVE: Our Executive is also always here to discuss any concerns. Please feel free to contact one of our team if you wish to. We are here to help our students in whatever we can. ausa.org.nz/your-ausa/about/our-executive/
For any further media enquiries, please contact our President at president@ausa.org.nz
Hello fellas, is it possible for a safe space for Pakeha. Feel a bit scared of those colored folk.
It is simply astonishing that someone like Shamaail could be admitted to the University of Auckland Law School. His assertion that Māori and Pasifika students deserve exclusive spaces and that it is a long-standing tradition is utterly perplexing. These spaces purportedly create "balance in what would otherwise be an imbalanced university scene." I cannot help but ask: 1. Why do Māori and Pasifika students require exclusive spaces, and what purpose do these spaces serve? 2. As a citizen of New Zealand, a student of law, and a university attendee, if one perceives an imbalanced university scene, the appropriate action should be to strive to alter the overall campus environment through activism to achieve balance, rather than supporting the establishment of a segregated area. If Europeans also claim to experience an imbalanced university scene, and Asians feel similarly, and each ethnic group establishes exclusive spaces, the university will fragment. So, who determines and acknowledges that only Māori and Pasifika students perceive the imbalanced university scene objectively, while the sentiments of other groups are deemed false? Is this a national consensus or recognized by the United Nations? Although English is not my native language, I am aware of a term called "whiny." Māori people clearly enjoy more advantages than others, possess stronger bodies, yet they incessantly complain about inequality. Where is the inequality? Is it because the government provides you with fewer benefits, or because you are attacked on the streets? I have never encountered a group that reaps all the benefits yet still insists on feeling injured. Perhaps in your logic, the entirety of New Zealand belongs to you, so as long as other ethnicities do not perish, it is considered an imbalanced scene in your eyes. I can tell you with all seriousness that if this country were ruled by Māori or other islanders, it would lag behind like Fiji or Tonga. Nearly all modern civilization in New Zealand is brought by Europeans, which is an indisputable fact. It is because of Europeans that you can hold the sixth-best passport in the world, work in Australia, and reside in a developed country. And someone with your narrow-minded perspective and obtuse views being admitted to the University of Auckland Law School is perhaps the greatest injustice to other ethnicities. As for the so-called "long-standing tradition," the United States' racial segregation system was also a long-standing tradition; do you propose its reinstatement? If New Zealand previously had such exclusive spaces measures, perhaps at that time the Māori gangs were not numerous enough, so Māori indeed faced injustice. Now, with Polynesian gangs so prevalent, and other ethnicities fearing for their lives, it seems only fair to establish exclusive spaces for other ethnicities. You perform the Haka even in the sacred halls of Parliament; do you believe New Zealand's Europeans haven't been good enough to Māori people? The Labour Party is forcing the promotion of your language (with no modern technology books written in Māori), do you believe this country does not value your culture enough? When there's a fight in Gisborne, there are over a hundred gang members involved; this country has been left in chaos by your testosterone-fueled, adrenaline-fueled, dopamine-driven individuals, yet you still believe New Zealand has mistreated your ethnicity?
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AUPHSA is organising a Pot Painting Party in the Quad as part of AUSA's Environmental Week on Friday. Check out the details below!Introducing our Pot Painting Party 🎉
Come along on the 15th of March anytime between 5pm-8pm at the quad (city campus) for some pot painting 🎨
Pots and food will be provided so bring your friends for a fun evening to end off the week 🤩
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We’re celebrating Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poet’s Department released in Women’s Space (everyone is welcome) from 4:30 to 6pm on Friday! Bring your friends and your friendship bracelets and come listen to her new album with us! Dress up as your favourite era or wear your fav peice of merch
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AUSA brings you a Clothes Swap as part of AUSA's Self-Care Week. Bring 5, Take 5!
Friday 19th April - Outside AUSA House. From 11.30am until 3pm.
Dropoffs: In the AUSA House (or dropped off on the day, not preferred).
*Clothes, accessories and shoes must be in good, wearable condition. ... See MoreSee Less
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Come meet us in the Post Grad Lounge for a mixer with your fellow PG Peers!
12-2:30pm Thursday 18th of April, Post Grad Lounge. ... See MoreSee Less
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Introducting AUSA's first Self Care Week! ... See MoreSee Less
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NZBlood need 5000 blood and plasma donations every week to save and improve the lives of Kiwis. NZ Blood will be holding a blood drive at St Pauls Church on 28 Symonds Street on Monday 8th April from 9AM- 3PM.
Come be part of the 5000 and save a life! Book in directly through this link -
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Recent events in the last week have led to increased publicity around a space at the University of Auckland tailored for our Māori and Pasifika students. As a result, this has led to many of our Māori and Pasifika students being harassed and discriminated against. The Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) wishes to affirm our unwavering support for our Māori & Pasifika student communities during this time, as well as our support for the need for spaces like this at the University of Auckland.
As we mentioned in a media interview last week, spaces like this are absolutely necessary in achieving equity and fair educational outcomes. They create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that fosters a sense of belonging for our diverse student communities. Not only are they vital for learning, but they also create a “home away from home” for our marginalised student groups.
As a student association that is committed to promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity, as well as committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we would like to offer our heartfelt support to our Māori and Pasifika students during this time. The recent negative backlash on something like a space shows how much work we need to do as a society to break down barriers and achieve fair outcomes for all. We call on the University to strongly reaffirm their commitment to such spaces and strongly uphold their zero-tolerance policy for bullying, discrimination and harassment. Every student deserves to feel safe and included so that they can achieve their best during their time at University.
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind all members of the University community to act with kindness and unity towards each other.
Below are some support services and links available to any affected students during this time:
❗️ CAMPUS CARE: The University’s Campus Care service is available during this time, and we would encourage any impacted students to reach out to the available support.
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/personal-support/te-papa-manaaki-campus-care.html
❗️ UNIVERSITY SECURITY: University Security is also placing a high priority on incidents related to this, and we would encourage those who experience or witness any incidents or disturbing behaviour to please report it immediately to security on 0800 373 7550
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/emergency-information/contact-numbers.html
❗️ AUSA ADVOCACY: As always, AUSA Advocacy is also here to provide support or confidential and professional advice should you require it.
ausa.org.nz/support/advocacy/
❗️ AUSA EXECUTIVE: Our Executive is also always here to discuss any concerns. Please feel free to contact one of our team if you wish to. We are here to help our students in whatever we can.
ausa.org.nz/your-ausa/about/our-executive/
For any further media enquiries, please contact our President at president@ausa.org.nz
Ngā Manaakitanga,
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Show us your AUSA sticker in store this Wednesday for 20% off all general books, stationery, and textbooks!
Offer is valid instore only and excludes printed course materials, sorry! ... See MoreSee Less
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Hello fellas, is it possible for a safe space for Pakeha. Feel a bit scared of those colored folk.
It is simply astonishing that someone like Shamaail could be admitted to the University of Auckland Law School. His assertion that Māori and Pasifika students deserve exclusive spaces and that it is a long-standing tradition is utterly perplexing. These spaces purportedly create "balance in what would otherwise be an imbalanced university scene." I cannot help but ask: 1. Why do Māori and Pasifika students require exclusive spaces, and what purpose do these spaces serve? 2. As a citizen of New Zealand, a student of law, and a university attendee, if one perceives an imbalanced university scene, the appropriate action should be to strive to alter the overall campus environment through activism to achieve balance, rather than supporting the establishment of a segregated area. If Europeans also claim to experience an imbalanced university scene, and Asians feel similarly, and each ethnic group establishes exclusive spaces, the university will fragment. So, who determines and acknowledges that only Māori and Pasifika students perceive the imbalanced university scene objectively, while the sentiments of other groups are deemed false? Is this a national consensus or recognized by the United Nations? Although English is not my native language, I am aware of a term called "whiny." Māori people clearly enjoy more advantages than others, possess stronger bodies, yet they incessantly complain about inequality. Where is the inequality? Is it because the government provides you with fewer benefits, or because you are attacked on the streets? I have never encountered a group that reaps all the benefits yet still insists on feeling injured. Perhaps in your logic, the entirety of New Zealand belongs to you, so as long as other ethnicities do not perish, it is considered an imbalanced scene in your eyes. I can tell you with all seriousness that if this country were ruled by Māori or other islanders, it would lag behind like Fiji or Tonga. Nearly all modern civilization in New Zealand is brought by Europeans, which is an indisputable fact. It is because of Europeans that you can hold the sixth-best passport in the world, work in Australia, and reside in a developed country. And someone with your narrow-minded perspective and obtuse views being admitted to the University of Auckland Law School is perhaps the greatest injustice to other ethnicities. As for the so-called "long-standing tradition," the United States' racial segregation system was also a long-standing tradition; do you propose its reinstatement? If New Zealand previously had such exclusive spaces measures, perhaps at that time the Māori gangs were not numerous enough, so Māori indeed faced injustice. Now, with Polynesian gangs so prevalent, and other ethnicities fearing for their lives, it seems only fair to establish exclusive spaces for other ethnicities. You perform the Haka even in the sacred halls of Parliament; do you believe New Zealand's Europeans haven't been good enough to Māori people? The Labour Party is forcing the promotion of your language (with no modern technology books written in Māori), do you believe this country does not value your culture enough? When there's a fight in Gisborne, there are over a hundred gang members involved; this country has been left in chaos by your testosterone-fueled, adrenaline-fueled, dopamine-driven individuals, yet you still believe New Zealand has mistreated your ethnicity?
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🔥 Both you and your tagged friend must be following both accounts to be in to win!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! 🙌
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AUPHSA is organising a Pot Painting Party in the Quad as part of AUSA's Environmental Week on Friday. Check out the details below!Introducing our Pot Painting Party 🎉
Come along on the 15th of March anytime between 5pm-8pm at the quad (city campus) for some pot painting 🎨
Pots and food will be provided so bring your friends for a fun evening to end off the week 🤩
Sign up through the link in our bio 🫶🏽
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