You’re not ‘straight-acting’, you’re just gay.
By Joel Armstrong (he/they) ‘Straight-acting’ is a phrase you see all the time on dating apps like Grindr and Scruff. But what the hell...
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Liam Hansen
Feb 27, 20237 min read
The Art and Artists of Auckland Pride
By Liam Hansen (he/they) feature writer Back in 2021, Auckland Pride was gearing up to put on their first ever official Pride Month after...
Vivien Whyte
Feb 27, 20233 min read
No Strings Attached
By Vivien Whyte (she/her) associate editor A few weeks ago I told Sam that I’d write a piece about being a lil queer gal from Aotearoa...
Liam Hansen
Oct 5, 20226 min read
What's Happening with the Dunedin Sound? Understanding Regional Music Scenes of Aotearoa
WORDS Liam Hansen (he/they) Whenever I hyperfixate on a new town or city that I’m desperate to move to in a bid to leave Auckland, the...
Debate Magazine
Oct 5, 20224 min read
Tāmaki Makaurau & Sydney - A Tale of Two Cities
By Thomas Giblin (he/him) The Beginning Last weekend the Wallabies suffered a humiliating defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park. Less...
Debate Magazine
Oct 5, 20223 min read
I miss you, Pukaki.
A love letter to childhood memories and days spent with friends By Joel Armstrong (he/they) I miss playing footy on that small patch of...
Briar Pomana
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Mum, forever my road trip buddy and muse
Story by Briar Pomana (she/her) Illustrations by Yi Jong (she/they) I’m my mum’s passenger princess. She travels lots for work and I’m on...
Liam Hansen
Sep 18, 20227 min read
The History of Irony and Why It’s Kinda Fucked Up
By Liam Hansen (he/they) Almost every time I’ve walked into a room these past few months, I’ve compulsively blurted out “Howdy!”. I don’t...
Sam Clark
Sep 18, 20225 min read
Sophomore albums – why are they so daunting?
By Sam Clark (he/him) It’s often said that the second album is the hardest, especially after a successful debut. Known as the ‘sophomore...
Briar Pomana
Sep 18, 20226 min read
Film Review: Muru - 100 years of Ngai Tūhoe and two raids of ancestral land
By Briar Pomana (she/her) “He told his people not to go to war. Let the white man fight the white man’s war.” Rua Kenana & Maungapohatu...
Debate Magazine
Sep 18, 20222 min read
Why was Jurassic World Dominionsuch a flop?
By Thomas Giblin (he/him) Behold, "Cinema is back!" as Jurrasic Universe Nazi Raptors graces the silver screen. The reanimated corpse of...
Justin Hu
Aug 28, 20224 min read
Local Elections for Dummies: A Voting Crash Course
By Justin Hu (he/him) Auckland’s local elections are a couple of weeks away and this year’s race will be crucial for our city’s future....
Liam Hansen
Aug 28, 20226 min read
Dungeons and Dragons - is it just some nerdy shit, or something more?
Words: Liam Hansen (he/they) | Illustration: Yi Jong (she/they) The first time I heard of Dungeons and Dragons as a kid was when it...
Briar Pomana
Aug 28, 20224 min read
Samoa House Library:An inner city library for the people
By Briar Pomana (she/her) I still remember my first trip up to Sāmoa House Library. My friend Mugiho showed me the spot after a casual...
Sam Clark
Aug 28, 20225 min read
Matt Trevelyan is leaving his mark on Auckland
Matt tattoos on his own terms. 27 years old and self-taught, his Grey Lynn studio is booked out weeks in advance. WORDS | Sam Clark...
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