Suffering is political
By Briar Pomana (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Rakaipaaka) (she/her) feature writer A fictional short story that isn’t really...
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Chris Murphy
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Sexism in Science is Failing Rats and Humans Alike
by Chris Murphy (he/him) contributing writer Illustration by Jacqui Cox (she/her) contributing artist I’d always imagined the University...
Liam Hansen
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WANT NEW OPTIONS? Here are the Haphazardly Founded Political Parties Seeking Your Vote
by Liam Hansen (they/them) associate editor Aotearoa’s Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system has had some mixed, maddening...
Thomas Giblin
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Vending Machines, Boredom and Coffee: An Exercise in Civil Service
by Thomas Giblin (he/him) @thegreengiblin culture & lifestyle writer illustration by Haydn Nixon (he/him) contributing writer In a...
Sam Clark
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
by Sam Clark (he/him) editor Kia ora e te whānau, Welcome to Debate’s election issue! Here, you’ll find some great analysis ahead of the...
Thomas Giblin
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Five Trans & Non-Binary Artists You Should Know About
By Thomas Giblin (he/him) @thegreengiblin culture & lifestyle writer In 2018, Counting Ourselves published a distressing study on trans...
Liam Hansen
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The Glitch and Glamour of Hybrid Rose
by Liam Hansen (they/them) associate editor You guys remember 2010? I remember 2010 – sort of. I was only five, but I swear I remember...
Sam Clark
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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
by Sam Clark (he/him) editor Nau mai, haere mai – welcome back! I hope everyone had a nice break, and you're all ready for the final...
Briar Pomana
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The Haka
By Briar Pomana (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Rakaipaaka) (she/her) feature writer Illustrations by Emily Wharekura (Ngāti...
Joel Armstrong
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Enbious
by Joel Armstrong (they/them) contributing writer Haydn Nixon (he/him) illustrations Disclaimer: I want to identify the privilege I have...
Issy Falkiner
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De-gender your Clothes, Break your Rotation
by Issy Falkiner (she/they) contributing writer Steven Acres (he/him) @steven_acres photography I recently asked some friends of mine,...
Kenny Stanford
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Choose your gender
by Kenny Stanford (he/him) contributing writer Haydn Nixon (he/him) illustrations A question people like to ask me is, "How did you...
Briar Pomana
Aug 28, 20236 min read
Afternoon Tea
By Briar Pomana (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Rakaipaaka) feature writer Manaakitanga is a fundamental personality trait you...
Thomas Giblin
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OFF MENU: My Magical Restaurant
By Thomas Giblin (he/him) @thegreengiblin culture & lifestyle writer The faded memories of Ashley Bloomfield's daily sermons, face mask...
Sam Clark
Aug 28, 20234 min read
The makings of a musical community
by Sam Clark (he/him) editor Nico Rose Penny (she/her) photography While enjoying a pastry at Daily Bread Ponsonby, among a crowd of dogs...
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