The poem examines gendered experiences under imperial rule, portraying how men are forced into warfare for a foreign empire, while women are confined to silent endurance at home. It critiques the structural inequalities shaped by historical power dynamics.
Disclaimer: All done in the name of fun.
The very first article, in the very first issue of Craccum, from nearly 100 years ago [Craccum #1, 1927]
So welcome to the machine...
Interview with Drax Project, one of New Zealand's most successful musical exports. They performed on our campus live at AUSA's sold-out Alfred's Street festival in O-Week.
The Jungle Giants blend indie roots, R&B evolution, and playful chaos on stage. I caught up with bassist Andrew Dooris on pre-show rituals, sonic shifts, and the joy of live music. Classy? Always. But they’re still jumping off stuff.
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All that you touch, all that you see...
Nearly 1000 signatures! Let’s keep the petition’s momentum going to make a Symonds street running through our campus.
When the Government slashed $42 million from Aotearoa’s arts sector, it was our artists and rangatahi who paid the price. This NZ Music Month, read about how defunding the arts is costing us more than we realise.
It's a concert film, but is it worth skipping?
On this ANZAC Day, I thought I'd put together a short article spotlighting one of our WW2 veterans, Wiremu Te Tau Huata CBE QSO MC, who made a remarkable impact on our culture ahead of NZ Music Month.