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Outstanding initiatives by AUSA

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 12:19 pm | AUSA

Steps being taken by the Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) to support students who are experiencing severe hardship are an outstanding example of the values that a strong student organisation brings to institutions like the University of ... More >>

Bangladesh catastrophe must be heeded

Thursday, 6 June 2013, 5:57 pm | AUSA

This year’s catastrophic loss of life at a clothing factory in Bangladesh is another instance where people have been put second to safe working conditions, says Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) More >>

No second chance for mature students

Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:07 pm | AUSA

The budget released on Thursday 16th May is another attempt to restrict access to tertiary education for students, says Auckland University Students' Association (AUSA) More >>

Constitution Conversation Roadshow Comes to Auckland

Friday, 1 March 2013, 8:05 pm | AUSA

The Auckland University Students' Association (AUSA) will be hosting a discussion about the state of New Zealand's Constitution at a 'Big Questions' day being held on the campus this Monday 4th March. More >>

Erosion of support for higher education raises concerns

Monday, 21 January 2013, 10:41 am | AUSA

Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) has voiced concern about new pressures being put on postgraduate students enrolling for study in 2013 and the undermining effect of policy changes that unfairly target those students. More >>

Students frustrated with further fee increases

Monday, 15 October 2012, 7:08 pm | AUSA

Students have expressed their frustration at the decision being taken by University of Auckland Council’s to raise fees by the maximum 4%. For many students, this amounts to an increase of several hundred dollars for their 2013 fees. The fee increase ... More >>

University students protest against political prisoners

Thursday, 4 October 2012, 1:13 pm | AUSA

The Auckland University Students' Association is hosting a protest in solidarity with political prisoners, Pussy Riot in the Quad tomorrow as part of AUSA Politics Week. More >>

AUSA Politics Week

Monday, 1 October 2012, 10:58 am | AUSA

Every year the Auckland University Students Association invites MPs and organisations onto campus for a week of debates, discussion and deliberation. More >>

Marriage Equality Showdown: Louisa Wall and Colin Craig

Friday, 28 September 2012, 3:13 pm | AUSA

On Tuesday 2nd of October, the Auckland University Students Association will be hosting a Marriage Equality debate as part of Politics Week. The speakers confirmed are the following: • Louisa Wall, Labour MP and sponsor of the ‘Marriage Equality’ ... More >>

Auckland University Students Association Politics Week

Friday, 28 September 2012, 2:52 pm | AUSA

Every year the Auckland University Students Association invites MPs and organisations onto campus for a week of debates, discussion and deliberation. "Politics Week 2012 will actually be one to remember,” said University of Auckland student Sarah R ... More >>

AUSA endorses marriage equality and adoption law reform

Saturday, 7 July 2012, 12:34 pm | AUSA

The Auckland University Students Association is proud to endorse marriage equality and adoption law reform for same sex couples. More >>

Students won’t be listened to, says English

Friday, 25 May 2012, 6:34 pm | AUSA

Auckland University Students’ Association President Arena Williams has condemned Finance Minister Bill English’ response to student action to highlight cuts to tertiary education in the budget. More >>

Students' fears confirmed in 2012 Budget

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 4:04 pm | AUSA

Students’ fears were confirmed in the National Government’s 2012 Budget, announced today. The Government announced the following changes: 1. Freezing the parental income threshold for student allowances until 2016; and 2. Removing long-programme exemptions ... More >>

Students protest 2012 "Black Budget"

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 3:34 pm | AUSA

This afternoon, Thursday 24th May at 1pm, in coordination with universities around the country, in solidarity with international student movements in Montreal and Greece, and with the support of the Auckland University Students' Association (AUSA), Blockade ... More >>

Students Protest happening at 1pm today.

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 12:34 pm | AUSA

The Auckland University Students' Association is calling for students to protest against the expected changes in the Budget that will leave many students unable to fund their study next year. More >>

Students deeply concerned at support cuts

Thursday, 3 May 2012, 3:16 pm | AUSA

Students concern at recent changes to student support has been worsened by today’s announcements. Minister of Tertiary Education Stephen Joyce has confirmed the following changes: The recent incentives for voluntary student loan repayments will be rescinded; More >>

Students deeply concerned at support cuts

Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 3:51 pm | AUSA

Students are deeply concerned at Government intentions to cut support for students. In the lead-up to this month's budget, Tertiary Education Minister Stephen Joyce and Prime Minister John Key have both signalled that students will receive less government ... More >>

Students' Association celebrates opening of University Hall

Friday, 17 February 2012, 10:02 am | AUSA

The University of Auckland opened the new student accommodation complex tonight. University Hall will provide housing and catering for 442 students in the coming year. More >>

Summer kicks off for Auckland students with End of Daze

Thursday, 20 October 2011, 12:25 pm | AUSA

Summer kicks off for University of Auckland students with the live music and end of year celebrations at End of Daze, this Friday October 21st at the Student Union Quad. More >>

Chaos reigns as Auckland University hikes fees by 4%

Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 10:59 am | AUSA

Auckland University students were appalled as the University of Auckland Council adopted a 4.0% increase for domestic students in 2012, as well as a 5% hike for international students in 2013. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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