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Legislation Promotes Drug Usage
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 9:37 am | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
“A very real effect of raising the drinking age in pubs will be young people turning to both illegal and legally available drugs instead of alcohol.” Said OPSA co-president, Natalie Absalom said today. “It is a simple fact that 18 and 19 year olds will ... More >>
Legislation Promotes Drug Usage
Monday, 30 October 2006, 4:46 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
“A very real effect of raising the drinking age in pubs will be young people turning to both illegal and legally available drugs instead of alcohol.” Said OPSA co-president, Natalie Absalom said today. “It is a simple fact that 18 and 19 year olds will ... More >>
Students lose interest while gaining debt
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 4:00 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
By 2015, Students will have accumulated almost $13 billion dollars in debt according to the Student Loan Scheme Annual Report tabled in Parliament today. More >>
OPSA does it again
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 2:26 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
The Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association are ecstatic about one of their own being elected to NZUSA. Natalie Absalom, 2006 OPSA Co-President, has been elected as the National Women’s Rights Officer (NWRO) for 2007. More >>
Surplus Needed for Infrastructure
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 5:34 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
With the Government about to announce a record surplus, students are calling on Labour to invest the money in education and health, rather than continuing to under-fund the country’s infrastructure with unnecessary tax-cuts. More >>
OP Fees Raised by Maximum
Friday, 11 August 2006, 12:22 am | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Otago Polytechnic Council today increased fees by the maximum allowed under the fee maxima policy. Most students studying at Otago Polytechnic in 2007 will now see their fees be raised by 5% on the 2006 levels. More >>
Cullen does ostrich on under-funding
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 4:05 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Announcements made today by Tertiary Education Minister Dr. Michael Cullen are merely changing the window dressing and not addressing the on-going issue of under-funding. More >>
Don't watch this space
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 2:21 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Figures release by AC Nielson show that public tertiary institutions wasted over $28 million nationally on marketing and advertising campaigns that do not help students make decisions about their tertiary education studies More >>
OPSA Supports ASTE Fixed Term Campaign
Thursday, 22 June 2006, 4:58 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
The Otago Polytechnic Students' Association supports the Association of Staff in Tertiary Education (ASTE) in their campaign against improper use of fixed term appointments in Tertiary Institutions. More >>
Otago Polytechnic Hit Worse
Friday, 28 April 2006, 4:17 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Polytechnic students suffer at the hands of the Governments Student Allowance Scheme More >>
Otago Polytechnic Hit Worse
Thursday, 27 April 2006, 4:39 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Polytechnic students suffer at the hands of the Governments Student Allowance Scheme In 2002, 1,124 Full-time Otago Polytechnic students received a student allowance compared to 820 students in 2005. This is around a 27% drop in 3 years. More >>
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Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 5:03 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Otago Polytechnic Students' Association today welcomed changes to the Tertiary Funding model announced by Tertiary Education Minister, the Hon. Dr. Michael Cullen. More >>
Debt Dent Welcomed
Friday, 31 March 2006, 9:55 am | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Tomorrow will see the introduction of Labour's interest free policy on student loans. This will be of great benefit to the country. More >>
Doctors versus Nurses?
Friday, 31 March 2006, 9:32 am | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Thursday, 30 March 2006 Attention: Education and Political reporters For immediate release Doctors versus Nurses? This Saturday's removal of the interest component from student debt will patch up one of the more unjust aspects of the student debt ... More >>
No Interest - or No Builders
Friday, 16 September 2005, 10:40 am | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Treasury papers released by Michael Cullen yesterday emphasises that no interest on student loans is vital. With student and graduate debt reaching $8 billion dollars yesterday the proposed interest wipe off will have positive outcomes for all New ... More >>
Thank you very much for your high student debt…
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 9:51 am | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Student debt today hit $8 billion dollars. OPSA will be issuing its own ‘money’ tomorrow – “redeemable Sept 17” to observe the occasion. More >>
Forum with a difference
Wednesday, 10 August 2005, 12:05 am | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Tomorrow (Wednesday August 10) at 12 noon, candidates from the various political parties vying for the student vote will enter NZ Political Idol Contest. More >>
Labour to Save Graduates Millions
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 3:38 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Today's tertiary policy released by Labour will provide long term relief for students and graduates struggling to repay their student debt loans. It is a policy that has been needed to address the crisis in Tertiary Education since the introduction of ... More >>
National does little to fix student/graduate debt
Thursday, 21 July 2005, 6:08 pm | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
There is very little heart-warming news for students or graduates in National's Student Loan rebate announcement today. More >>
Labour "Myths" the Point PM Misleads Forum
Friday, 24 June 2005, 9:32 am | Otago Polytechnic Student's Association
Today in a Dunedin leaders' forum Helen Clark was asked how a student having to borrow for rent and food and pay 7% compounding interest on graduation was supposed to save for retirement and a child's tertiary education. More >>
