I spent the weekend in Dunedin at a hui on the Otago University campus. Even though I never studied there, it resonates with history for me.
It was the early 1990s and the Alliance was the only political party opposing the imposition of tertiary fees. Students were up in arms at the burden that had been imposed on them by the Labour Government and then by the National Government.
Lockwood Smith as Minister had promised in the 1990 election that National would abolish the new tertiary fee. And he did, but then required the universities to charge instead.
This was a disaster and was the beginning of the clever trick of devolving responsibilities to institutions while underfunding them. We have all paid the price for that.
Drug testing likely to be offered at O-Week
17 Jan, 2021 06:15 PM
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The Otago University Students Association is in discussions with drug testing organisation Know Your Stuff to have testing available. Photo / NZH
The Otago University Students Association is in discussions with drug testing organisation Know Your Stuff to have testing available. Photo / NZH
Otago Daily Times
Drug testing is likely at next month s University of Otago Orientation Week events.
The Otago University Students Association (OUSA) confirmed it was in discussions with drug testing organisation Know Your Stuff to have testing available again at this year s events, which run from February 22-28.
Ongoing disappointment in Dunedin 11 December 2020
The University of Otago has called off tomorrow s graduation ceremonies, following online threats that also saw Wednesday s graduations cancelled.
The Otago Daily Times understands the threats include a warning of a bombing and shooting.
The Otago Polytechnic has also cancelled its ceremoniesscheduled for today..
Otago University Students association president Jack Manning says it s a disappointing end to a tough year for many.
Southern District police commander Paul Basham says investigations into the threats are ongoing.