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Students To Take Legal Action Over Arrests
Friday, 3 September 1999, 2:44 pm | Victoria University Students Association
Students arrested at a protest in parliament grounds during 1997 are commencing legal action against the police for wrongful arrest. A recent judgement by the High Court permanently stayed prosecutions against the protesters, stating that while ... More >>
Students Confirm Support for Lower Drinking Age
Wednesday, 1 September 1999, 3:42 pm | Victoria University Students Association
A recent survey of students studying at Victoria University of Wellington has confirmed parliament made the correct decision in voting to lower the legal drinking age to 18. The survey of 719 students showed that 57% of respondents supported the lower ... More >>
"Bright Future" Doesn't Address Real Issues
Thursday, 19 August 1999, 4:14 pm | Victoria University Students Association
Announcements made by the government in their recent "bright future" package will do nothing to address the real issues facing tertiary students according to the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association. Education Vice President ... More >>
WINZ passes the buck to students?
Thursday, 19 August 1999, 1:47 pm | Victoria University Students Association
Students have paid dearly for the government's decision to transfer student allowances to Work and Income NZ (WINZ). The extent of the problems caused for students has been highlighted once again this week with a new set of bungles. More >>
Rally Illustrates Full Impact Of Student Debt
Wednesday, 4 August 1999, 4:29 pm | Victoria University Students Association
500 Victoria University students marched down to a rally in Civic Square today. The rally was part of the National Week of Action against Student Debt. Of particular note the "Debt-o-Meter" which illustrated the rapidly rising student debt ... More >>
Student Debt Equals Nation's Debt
Wednesday, 28 July 1999, 6:41 pm | Victoria University Students Association
Victoria University students support of their Otago counterparts who occupied the Dunedin IRD office earlier today. Otago students have kicked-off the National Week of Action with a strong protest against the rising student debt. More >>
MPs Congratulated on Drinking Age Change
Wednesday, 28 July 1999, 6:09 pm | Victoria University Students Association
Students are pleased that the drinking age has been lowered from 20 to 18 this afternoon. Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association President Hamish Hopkinson labelled the move a "sensible and practical" decision. More >>
Student Loans Set To Become THE Election Issue
Wednesday, 21 July 1999, 3:15 pm | Victoria University Students Association
Student loans will be the major issue in this years election campaign according the Acting President of the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association Chris Hipkins. The total amount owed under the Student Loan Scheme will exceed $3 ... More >>
Healthy Victorian Lifestyles
Friday, 16 July 1999, 12:30 am | Victoria University Students Association
Students' attitudes towards healthy living are due for a shake up, as the nationally organised Healthy Lifestyles Week rolls into town. The week sees a number of events and activities happening on and around campus, all with the stated aim of promoting ... More >>
Govt Should Come Clean on Reforms
Thursday, 15 July 1999, 10:05 am | Victoria University Students Association
The National government should come clean with its agenda for tertiary education according to the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association. Acting President Chris Hipkins called for Tertiary Education Minister Max Bradford to outline ... More >>
Legal Settlement Warning to Universities
Friday, 25 June 1999, 10:37 am | Victoria University Students Association
The recent out of court settlement reached between Victoria University of Wellington and four Environmental Studies students is a warning to all Education providers. "Regardless of the outcome of this case, the willingness of students to legally ... More >>
Government Inflicted Student Poverty
Tuesday, 22 June 1999, 2:57 pm | Victoria University Students Association
Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association President Hamish Hopkinson expressed concern today that students working hard over the mid-year break to ease the financial burden of study may be penalised by a decrease in their student allowances. More >>
