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Auckland Students Oppose Fee Increases

Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 1:50 pm | Auckland University Students Association

The Auckland University Students Association (AUSA) today signalled their opposition to the University's intention to increase domestic tuition fees for 2007, with the launch of their "Fight the Fees" campaign. More >>

International Students “Cash Cows”

Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 11:14 am | Auckland University Students Association

The University of Auckland Council voted this week to increase international student fees for 2007 by 5%, with the exception of international students doing medicine who will have to pay $45,000, up 17% from the 2006 fee level. Auckland University ... More >>

AUSA cautiously optimistic about funding

Friday, 28 July 2006, 10:31 am | Auckland University Students Association

The Auckland University Students Association (AUSA) cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement of a new funding system for the tertiary sector, unveiled by Tertiary Education Minister Dr Michael Cullen today. More >>

We Support Louise Nicholas March

Friday, 28 April 2006, 5:14 pm | Auckland University Students Association

Auckland University students hope there is public support for Rape Awareness Week (1-7 May). To mark the week a "We Support Louise Nicholas March" will be held on Sunday 30 April at 2.00 pm from Queen Elizabeth Square. The march will proceed up ... More >>

Arrival of interest-free student loans celebrated

Wednesday, 29 March 2006, 3:24 pm | Auckland University Students Association

Auckland University students celebrate the arrival of interest-free student loans More >>

Students Support “SuperSizeMyPay.com” Campaign

Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 10:04 am | Auckland University Students Association

Students at the University of Auckland are in major support of the Minimum Wage (abolition of age discrimination) Amendment Bill, which passed its first reading in Parliament on 22 February 2006. The Bill is aimed at abolishing the low wage rate for workers ... More >>

Debt Monster to Steal Christmas

Monday, 12 December 2005, 10:16 am | Auckland University Students Association

University of Auckland students expecting a stress-free Christmas have had their hopes dashed by an expected late appearance of the dreaded Debt Monster today, when the University of Auckland Council debates whether to raise both Undergraduate and ... More >>

Auckland Students welcome Labour’s Tertiary Policy

Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 3:35 pm | Auckland University Students Association

University of Auckland students today applauded the announcement of Labour’s tertiary education policy, commenting that it would go a long way in working towards reducing the drivers of the $7billion nationwide student debt. More >>

Where’s the rest, Don?

Friday, 22 July 2005, 1:56 pm | Auckland University Students Association

University of Auckland students are demanding that Don Brash and the National Party come clean with their full Tertiary Education Policy to ensure that students are fully informed before they head to the polls on Election Day. The call comes in response ... More >>

Students outraged over increased parking fees.

Thursday, 21 July 2005, 6:44 pm | Auckland University Students Association

The recent decision by the Auckland City Council to increase the cost of 90 minute parking around The University of Auckland by over thirty percent from $4.50 to $6.00 has been met with disapproval from students. More >>

Auck students concerned over negotiation breakdown

Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 3:32 pm | Auckland University Students Association

University of Auckland students today expressed concern over the breakdown in negotiations between the University unions and Vice Chancellors in Christchurch and the possibility of prolonged industrial action. Auckland University Student’s Association President ... More >>

Victoria Falls for Carefully Orchestrated Ruse

Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 12:21 am | Auckland University Students Association

While Victoria University and their student magazine Salient have been quick to proclaim that their artwork appearing on Craccum’s front cover is a marketing coup, comments from the Craccum team should force them to consider otherwise. “Really this was just ... More >>

Budget all Fizz, No Bang for Students

Friday, 20 May 2005, 10:05 am | Auckland University Students Association

THE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION (INC.) TE ROOPU TAUIRA O TE WHARE WAANANGA O TAMAKI MAKAURAU http://www.ausa.auckland.ac.nz More >>

$65,000 in student debt for Auckland's doctors

Friday, 15 April 2005, 10:14 am | Auckland University Students Association

$65,000 in student debt for Auckland's doctors, no wonder they want to leave. More >>

University of Auckland practically “burning” Cash

Thursday, 3 March 2005, 1:13 pm | Auckland University Students Association

The University of Auckland is under-fire from students for its ”exorbitant” spend on Advertising according to figures recently obtained by the New Zealand University Students Association “The University spent over $2million dollars on an aggressive ... More >>

Auckland Students raise $2300+ in Tsunami Appeal

Tuesday, 18 January 2005, 1:47 pm | Auckland University Students Association

Over $1100 was raised by the Auckland University Students Association (AUSA) in a campus-based appeal for victims of the Boxing Day Tsunami. The money will be donated to the Oxfam Tsunami Relief Fund. The Association has pledged to match this amount, ... More >>

Medical Students Fee Rises Upsets Auckland Student

Monday, 20 December 2004, 5:03 pm | Auckland University Students Association

Auckland students are deeply upset by the decision of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to allow the University of Auckland to raise medical student fees by 10% for next year. More >>

Bail for Algerian Affairs Spokesperson

Thursday, 9 December 2004, 5:33 pm | Auckland University Students Association

The Auckland University Students Association is happy to hear of the release on bail of their Algerian spokesperson. “Its two years too late but we are still pleased for Mr Zaoui” Said AUSA President Kate Sutton “We look forward to Mr Zaoui addressing ... More >>

Auckland Uni Students face fee increases today

Monday, 18 October 2004, 11:26 am | Auckland University Students Association

The University of Auckland Council meeting to increase fees is Today (Monday 18th October) in the Music Theatre number 6 Symonds Street at 4pm. More >>

‘Look after our Algerian Spokesperson!’

Thursday, 14 October 2004, 5:49 pm | Auckland University Students Association

The Auckland University Students’ Association is deeply concerned that their new Algerian spokesperson Ahmed Zaoui is not being treated fairly. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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