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’S INS Things to do in preparation for Matariki The first Matariki public holiday is fast approaching, but let's not reduce the important date to just another day off.
For many, the appearance of Matariki signals a time of peace, joy and remembrance. To make sure you don’t forget that, here’s a list of activities you can do to inject some kaupapa Māori into your life in time for 24 June.
Practice your te reo What better way to prepare for Matariki than brushing up on your te reo! There’s a misconception that we have to learn the most complex of sentence structures and the most elaborate verbs, nouns and adjectives – but that’ll come in due course. Consider learning te reo as a lifelong marathon rather than a 100-metre sprint. Every marathon starts with one step – all you need to do is take it! You could begin by translating everyday objects you have at home or in the office. Things like tēpu (table) or tūru (chair) or pouaka whakaata (television) and, of course, my favourite – wā kai, literally time to eat, or lunchtime. Try some kai I understand that straying away from air fryer food will be hard, but trust me, it's worth it. Matariki is traditionally a time to get together to share kai harvested from past seasons. If you can’t be bothered cooking, head on over to your local Saturday market, you’re sure to find some sort of Māori kai to try. Whether it’s hāngī, fry bread, or some sort of kai moana, all of this food will leave you with a full puku and a new appreciation for Māori cuisine.
Watch Māori movies As mentioned earlier, Matariki is all about remembrance and storytelling. What better embodies this than film? Māori filmmakers have created some of Aotearoa’s most successful movies. Many of these either focus, or tie in Māori culture into the fabric of each story. Here are a few you should watch. Cousins - Directed by Briar Grace-Smith, Ainsley Gardener The Dead Lands - Directed by Toa Fraser Mahana - Directed by Lee Tamahori Matariki is overwhelmingly about coming together, reflecting on the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future. Do your best to remember this when celebrating in a few weeks' time. Matariki hunga nui - Matariki of many people. Kia pai tō rā, Mason
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WHAT’S GOING ON? WEEKLY NEWS UPDATES
Are big expectations killing big dreams? Elise Cacace (she/her)
In 2021, the average cost of rent per household was $491 each week, up $30 from the previous year. Throw in the cost of internet, electricity, then the extortionate cost of food (we’re talking $9 for a single cauliflower), the even more extortionate cost of petrol, and then every other expense that daily life demands. Now imagine you want to be an oil painter. Or a potter. Or a novelist. Or even a photographer. Starting out at any new job is difficult, but imagine doing it with no guarantee that you will make an income, and no proper support network to pick you up if you stumble. Of course, there will always be some people in the background shouting, “Just follow your dreams!” “Don’t let money stop you!” “If you really want it, go for it!” Perhaps you are one of those people, and in which case, on behalf of all aspiring artists, I would like to ask “but how!?” A census published by UNESCO in February 2022 reported that cultural and creative industries accounted for only 6.2 per cent of global employment, and of this 6.2 per cent, less than a quarter are self-employed. “My dream is to be an artist and make a living selling my acrylic paintings, which is why I’m studying art. I sell a few paintings on occasion but it’s nowhere near enough to make a living. If it weren’t for StudyLink I’d definitely
be working in a café or something,” says BA student Sarah Rowland. CMP student and political activist, Campbell Semmens, says, “With the current state of wealth distribution in New Zealand, the vast majority of people lose any sort of freedom to pursue their genuine interests.” “When you have to work 40+ hours a week just to have a roof over your head and food on the table, you’ll never have the time or energy to create culture shifting art or bring your creative passions to life.” The notoriously precarious nature of our market means that even the majority of people that succeed as selfemployed creators still face immense pressures. Self-employed photographer and 2021 Massey graduate, Jack Warren, says, “After graduation, I went back to my home town of Hawke’s Bay to work as a full-time commercial freelance photographer. Thankfully, I am living from home rent-free and have been able to kick-start my career.” 4 / Karere
“Even now that I’m getting consistent clients and good pay for my work, the thought of moving somewhere and supporting myself by having to pay rent is extremely daunting for me. The fact landlords like proof of a weekly income innately screws with the idea of freelancing, and pushes people towards the homogeneous jobs that enslave us all.” However, the road isn’t all doom and gloom for aspiring artists. There is absolutely no evidence to suggest that you can’t succeed in a selfsustainable creative job if you have the right amount of passion, drive, determination and consistency. Although the statistics for succeeding are dim, who says you can’t be a part of that minute fraction that does? Additionally, there are government grants and funding that get released each year to selected groups and individuals to help with community arts projects. To find out if you or your creative group are eligible for this funding, you can head to creativenz. govt.nz, or your local council website for more information.
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Want to be a good person? Give blood! Elise Cacace (she/her)
Today, 83 Kiwis will face an emergency that won’t make the news. This week, New Zealand will need over 4,000 donations of blood in order to save lives. The need for blood and plasma donations is constant and urgent, yet less than 3 per cent of people in New Zealand are donors. Unless you’re a doctor, donor or a serial killer, blood is something you’ve probably never given much thought about. However, for the thousands of recipients of blood donations each year, it is priceless. A single blood donation can save the lives of up to three people, and is used in treatments for people going through cancer, undergoing surgery, or people that have been in a traumatic accident. “I’ve been a blood donor many times in the past, but in June 2021 I was in a major crash where I suffered multiple injuries and internal bleeding, and I found myself being the recipient of some blood units. I am now on the way to a full recovery; gradually returning to normal life,” says blood donor recipient, Maria. For many people though, being prodded with a needle and drained of blood is something so far down the list of things to do, it will just never happen... and fair enough! Your body, your choice, right?? But for many people sitting in this boat, a little more information or a simple mindset readjustment may be all it takes to start a lifetime of saving lives.
Massey student Phoebe Littman says, “I used to be absolutely terrified of needles, and had so much anxiety around injections and having blood drawn. Then my nanna got cancer and started needing blood transfusions, and donating blood was one of the only things I felt I could do that would actually help her get better. “I got over my fear of needles pretty much right away, right after my first donation, and I realised it wasn’t that scary at all. In the scheme of things, what’s a little prick with a needle compared to saving somebody’s life.” In order to become a blood, plasma or platelet donor, you must pass an eligibility test to ensure it is safe for you to donate. Basic eligibility requirements include being over 16 years of age, weighing over 50kg and being in good physical health. Once your eligibility has been confirmed, the rest is simple! “We try to make donating experiences as comfortable as possible! We always ensure that our donors have something to eat and drink and are constantly cared for throughout the process because if they aren’t, they might not want to come back again,” says Medical Professional Anya Ahuja. “We have milestones, or checkpoints too. So, after your first, second, fifth, tenth donation and so on, you get special incentive rewards.” As well as donating whole blood, New Zealand is in need of other donations such as plasma and platelets. Giving plasma is a process which involves the separation of red blood cells and
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platelets from plasma. The red blood cells and platelets are then returned to the donor's body, while the plasma is collected. Plasma is used for a range of things including saving the lives of people that have lost blood through accidents or other trauma, boosting the immune system of people with low antibody levels, controlling autoimmune disorders and providing clotting factor concentrates for people with bleeding disorders. “The plasma donation process takes longer than donating whole blood, one, because 2-3 times more plasma is collected than with whole blood, and two, because lots of that blood is then returned back to your body,” says Anya. “Plasma donors often feel less tired after their donation because the red blood cells are returned to your body. This also means that you can donate plasma every 2-3 weeks compared to the 8 weeks for whole blood donations.” So, if you’re looking for a selfless good deed or a quick and easy way to become a superhero, consider becoming a blood donor. It takes less than an hour out of your day, and can add many, many hours back on to somebody else’s life. For more information or to sign up to your local blood drive, head to nzblood.co.nz.
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Investing your KiwiSaver ethically is a powerful way to create a better world, finance experts say
The report also showed 78 per cent of Generation Z (18-24) expected responsible investments, the highest amongst the four generations surveyed.
According to the International Energy Agency, coal accounted for over 40 per cent of the overall growth in global CO2 emissions in 2021, reaching an all-time high of 15.3 billion tonnes.
The biggest impact an individual can make for climate and social change is just a click of a button away.
The two main barriers to switching to a responsible or ethical fund were due to lack of independent information and lack of time available for an individual to look at options and compare them.
The government showed support for fossil-free KiwiSaver by banning fossil fuel investments on default KiwiSaver funds.
Investing seemed inaccessible for students in the past, but owning a KiwiSaver account actually made you an investor.
“The fundamental question to ask is: ‘Where is my money invested?’ Because it will either have good or bad consequences.”
Even if your KiwiSaver account only had $1,000, it could change the world.
The investment world has facilitated the climate change crisis through providing capital for industries which partake in the burning of fossil fuels.
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Barry Coates, founder of MindfulMoney, said that investing in your KiwiSaver ethically is a powerful way to achieve change. Coates said that KiwiSaver funds alone make up to $90 billion in Aotearoa and were set to grow to $100B by the end of 2022. A report, From Values to Riches 2022, revealed that 73 per cent of Kiwis expect their investments to be ethical or responsible but people generally do not know where their KiwiSaver is.
JP Morgan Chase invested $382B USD ($584B NZD) for new fossil fuel projects between 2016 to 2021, the world’s biggest funder of fossil fuel lending. CitiBank came in second at $285B USD ($436 NZD). At a desperate cry for climate action, climate scientist Peter Kalmus and other scientists chained themselves to a JP Morgan Chase building in Los Angeles during a climate protest on 6 April.
MindfulMoney Analysis in 2021 revealed a drop from $1.85b to $1.54b of fossil fuel investments in KiwiSaver funds. Coates said that fund managers would still invest in fossil fuel because of oil companies’ plans to transition into renewable energy, but he remarked that assessing which companies have real follow-through will be tough. In 2015, Mark Carney, Governor of Bank of England, warned investors about the huge risk of investing in coal, oil and gas becoming unprofitable with the shift to decarbonising the world. Coates said that it means fossil fuels are grossly overvalued and people are losing money. The Values to Riches 2022 report also revealed that 48 per cent of Kiwis know what responsible or ethical investing means, a 13 per cent increase from 2020. “People get it in terms of ethical consumerism as they use their shopping to create a better world. But they can do exactly the same through their investments and it is even more powerful,” Coates said. He explained as a shareholder of a company, your money can influence company behaviour, impact, and policies. Pathfinder Asset Management Chief Executive Officer John Berry also shared the same views. He is a fund manager of purely ethical investments.
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Banking on Climate Chaos, Fossil Fuel Finance Report 2022
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His focus would not only be avoiding harmful investments, but to invest in companies that will have a positive social and climate impact like water and renewable energy. He thought it was important for people to find a KiwiSaver provider that matched their values and for providers to keep up with how social issues change over time. Berry also encouraged other KiwiSaver funds to invest in unlisted and private markets, where there would be options for purposeful companies that build a better world but also generate great profits. “To give an example, we are invested in a company called Wool-aid, a New Zealand company which developed a biodegradable bandage made of merino wool. All bandages in the world are plastic,” he said. Pathfinder debunked the low-return myth on ethical investing.
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John Berry, Pathfinder Asset Management Chief Executive Offcer, said it was
important to find a KiwiSawer provider who matched your values.
They have been an ethical asset management fund for 10 years but have only started providing KiwiSaver funds in 2019. They grew their KiwiSaver portfolio to $50M in 2020, and to $100M in 2021.
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They are the only fund manager to have their conservative, balanced, and growth fund being in the top three of their categories for two calendar years straight since 2019.
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Resellers vs. SaveMart- the lesser of two evils Bridget Barter
The planet is definitely thanking us for bringing thrifting back into style. However, the rise in ‘vintage resellers’ threatens the ability for lower income individuals to be able to purchase quality and branded goods at an affordable price. From Depop to TradeMe to SaveMart, there is no denying that some people do in fact exploit the charity of others for their own financial gain. SaveMart owner Tom Doonan has been vocal about this predicament, stating that resellers “clean [us] out of all the trendy labels for all our regular customers” (NZ Herald). Although this is a fair point, SaveMart is no angel. In recent years, they have drastically increased the price of their products, especially on these trendy labels. A short trip to any of their locations will show you how items can be priced over $50 due to their brand being ‘in style’.
SaveMart profit generation is somewhat hidden from the public, however, it is clear that they have a long-term affiliation with the Child Cancer foundation (CCF), among other charities. SaveMart collects donations from the public through blue charity bins run by the CCF much like other second-hand stores, meaning that their main cost would come from paying to collect these clothes, rather than purchasing them at a wholesale price. SaveMart has a high markup on items that cost very little to source, which confirms the assumption that they are, in fact, making hundreds of thousands. The actual percentage of large profit that they donate was hard to uncover, due to their lack of information across their website and other platforms. After contacting several stores and the Auckland Head Office, both came up dry as to what this number may be. So, we decided to get out the big guns and email Tom Doonan himself to see if he even knew what this number was. But alas, there was no response. SaveMart has also been under fire in the past due to their bad history with employee welfare as reported through
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a 2017 Radio New Zealand article. It covered how Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern refused to “set foot in” one of their locations after hearing about the unsafe and unhygienic conditions. There are also several direct quotes from workers who were expected to sort through public bins filled with dead animals, faeces covered clothing and unknown objects. It was difficult to get a quote on the staff conditions, out of fear from the employees that they would lose their job. However, an anonymous employee, stated that “COVID came as a blessing to us here, we finally were able to wear masks and gloves when we were sorting through stuff” The purpose of this isn’t to drag SaveMart, but instead shine light on the hypocrisy behind selling donated clothes while criticising others that do the same. SaveMart takes advantage of people's generosity in the same way that vintage resellers do. Second-hand stores are a blessing to society and the environment, so when seeking out places to get recycled clothing from, maybe visit the Hospice shop instead.
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Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Appreciation? Keertana Kumar (she/her)
Cultural appropriation is a term most are familiar with from the fashion industry's infamous pop culture moments. The term discusses the exploitation and misuse of cultural identity, specifically observed in the fashion world. Luxury brands and A-list celebrities have been the gateway to cultural appropriation and have often been disguised as appreciation. Individuals have repeatedly called out the fashion industry for marketing off religion and culture. A couple of incidents highlighting the issue include Kim Kardashian's 2018 Instagram post of her "Bo Derek braids" and Selena Gomez's controversy after wearing a "bindi" at the 2013 MTV music awards. Discussions surrounding appropriation remain an ongoing debate as to whether it is an appreciation or arrogance of cultural boundaries. A recent swimwear release in Australia sparked controversies within the fashion industry following the inappropriate use of religious deities. Lisa Blue modelled a bikini on the runway featuring the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on the swimwear. Activists in India were outraged by the label's choice to market and exploit the Hindu religion. Jaz Perry shared her views on the Lisa Blue incident. "Appropriation is really important, is it appropriate to wear it in that situation? Are you representing it respectfully?" she said. Further points were raised after the runway show discussing brands'
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responsibility to research culture before using it.
may look like it has strong cultural ties to a specific group of people."
"For me it's not even research, it's common sense," said Miss Perry.
Lisa Blue released an apology on Facebook, stating that the brand intended to celebrate Indian culture respectfully.
Fashion student Afah Anas shared her thoughts on cultural appropriation in the fashion industry. "I feel like it's astonishing how companies are still exploiting cultural imagery today to mass produce and sell," she said. "If you don't understand the context of where that image or design comes from then you don't have the right to use it, especially when you can see it
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At the end of the day, the clothing these designers make for these companies have massive impacts of their brands and how people perceive them in the fashion world." said Miss Anas. "Fashion can be bold and make a statement without having to offend anyone."
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Massive’s Mini Media Mashup! Sammy Carter (she/her)
Coming to you live from Massive Magazine’s News Department, we have our top ten bite-sized news stories of the week!
New Australian PM seems kinda cool Australian Labour Party leader, Anthony Albanese, has now been sworn in as Australia’s 31st Prime Minister, replacing Liberal Party leader Scott Morrison. It was the Australian Labour Party’s first electoral win since 2007. This change of government could enhance the relationship between New Zealand and Australia even further, with Jacinda Ardern commenting that our two countries will work “even more closely together”.
Second booster soon to be available
Another mass shooting calls gun laws to question
People who are at high-risk from Covid-19 may soon be eligible for a second booster vaccination. A roll-out of these second boosters is expected to happen around mid-June. Covid-19 Response Minster Chris Hipkins says, “A booster is important for our most vulnerable as we move into the winter peak. Several hundred thousand people will be eligible, which includes our older population, residents of aged care facilities, disability care facilities aged 16 years and over, and severely immunocompromised people aged 16 years and over and who have received a three-dose primary course and a first booster.” “Final decisions on the makeup of this group will be made within the next two weeks.”
The absolute fuckery of American gun laws has once again been brought to light, with a heavily armed 18-year-old gunman killing 19 young children and two teachers, and wounding about seventeen others in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Law enforcement is now being placed under scrutiny as details reveal the gunman was inside the school for about an hour while armed officers held back.
Update in Ukraine
Depp v Heard trial finishes with fireworks Make it 16 push initiative to High Court Two years after making its first appeal in the High Court, ‘Make It 16’ – a youth-led group advocating for the legal voting age to be brought down to 16 – will now be taking their case to the Supreme Court, the highest court in New Zealand. Make It 16 believes that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is unjustified age discrimination under the Bill of Rights Act.
After almost seven weeks and 100 hours of testimony, the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation trial has come to an end. The jury unanimously ruled in favour of Depp, that his team had met the famously high threshold of defamation, and Heard had fabricated claims of abuse. The jury awarded Depp US$10 million in damages, and a further $5 million in punitive damages. Heard intends to appeal the verdict, with her lawyer stating she “has some excellent grounds for [an appeal]”. 10 / Karere
Ukrainian and Western military experts say Russia is suffering heavy losses in the war, with the Russian solider death toll reaching about 30,000, according to Ukraine. In comparison, Soviet losses in nine years of conflict in Afghanistan reach around 15,000. Despite this, battles are still raging in Eastern Ukraine. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Russian forces are “continuing to chew through ground” in the Donbas region, making “slow, but palpable progress”. Russian forces now have control of more than 90 per cent of the Luhansk region in Eastern Ukraine, and have made significant advances in Donetsk and Sievierodonetsk. Kiev has intensified its pleas for longer-range weaponary from the West, to help them fight back in the Donbas region.
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Earthquake deems 150 buildings vulnerable Up to 150 Wellington buildings have been deemed structurally vulnerable and potentially hazardous during an earthquake. The Mātauranga House, home to the Ministry of Education, was one of these 150 buildings which means that over 1,000 staff now have to work from home. The Hutt Hospital’s eight-storey Heretaunga block has also been deemed earthquake prone, as well as Wellington Hospital’s emergency department.
Wineries whine for a wine emoji New Zealand wine growers have recently launched a petition to get a white wine emoji, which has already been signed by over forty countries. The petition has a growing 1,000 signatures so far, which will account for some of the submission that New Zealand will take to the Unicode Consortium, the body of approving new emojis on phones, in June.
Jacinda visits the US Aunty Cindy is currently visiting the United States, where she intended to discuss trade and tourism with US President Joe Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The Texas school shooting, which occurred during her visit, has now reignited the domestic debate over gun control. Jacinda was hosted on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, where the interview began with a reference to the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks. This theme carried over in a series of meetings with high-profile American politicians. Ardern’s most important meetings will take place on Wednesday 1 June, where she will discuss New Zealand’s current partnership with the US, and ways to strengthen it.
WCC approves 10-year green spaces plan The Wellington City Council has reached a unanimous decision to go ahead with a 30-year plan for improving and creating green spaces across the city. “We will create two new urban parks – the first on the corner of Taranaki and Fredrick street, enhance 20 existing urban spaces, and double the number of trees to 4000 in the central city over the next 10 years,” says Wellington Mayor Andy Foster. Wellingtonians can expect to see more green walls like the one in Civic Square, street plantings, and planter boxes. 11 / Karere
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Kicking and Screaming Why NOW is the time to revive the punk scene… albeit with a new coat of paint.
I was a punk for the aesthetic, and even then, that’s a stretch. I just really liked the music.
"Punk is dead"
Those three words - Iconic, timeless, ultimately untrue. While the time may have passed for the original scene, the UK punks and the California hardcore rockers of the 70s and 80s, punk is far from dead. And it’s about time we made that known. The idea of an idea dying out is bullshit. Punk cannot be dead for that very reason - it’s an idea. Throughout high school, I indulged and reveled in punk rock, wore trench coats, suspenders and a Dead Kennedys tee. I was that kid. I was drawn in by the imagery, the sound, the do-it-yourself attitude. But I didn’t understand the meaning behind it all, why they did what they did. The irony of high school me not understanding the meaning, was that I was a super in the closet bisexual icon who couldn’t stand in the face of adversity even if it bent over and said “free kick” while wiggling its rear end.
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In the current climate, where bigotry seems to crop up outta nowhere, and more and more want to suppress the things that make us… well, us, I think I’m finally understanding why those during that era produced the art they did.
What is punk? The initial idea behind punk culture was going against the grain, not conforming, standing up against the mainstream and fighting the establishment. It was about self-expression, being yourself, sticking up for your beliefs and helping those who need it most, unapologetically.
It’s all well and good believing this stuff, saying “you’re punk” and dressing a certain way. But the whole spirit of it, was standing up to those trying to deny freedoms and rights all while expressing who you are, and that’s exactly what our country, and by extension the world, needs at the moment.
Nowadays though, I feel that it has some stark differences. While it had its time and place, punk ideology is very closely related to that of anarchist ideas, sometimes dangerously so. For the time and the scene these ideals sprouted from, they were needed.
What we need now
Key words there being ‘for the time’. The idea of anarchist rule is outdated, and with today’s political climate I personally don’t think it’s needed. The biggest irony of punk and anarchy going hand in hand, is the amount of old school rockers from their respective scenes throwing their hats into the political ring. People like Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys, Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols – the original anarchist, anti-gov punks, despite how different their beliefs or how warped some of their ideas (looking at you Johnny), these are people who didn’t just harp on about their beliefs then do nothing, they actually got stuck in and tried to make a change.
I wanna take a second to jerk off Wellington’s ego for a bit. As someone who lived there for a very, VERY small period of time, I gotta say that the city lives and breathes with the life, attitude, and ideology I’ve been harping on about. The “who gives a toss” nature most of the students share: with how they dress, how they express themselves, the off the wall amazing art they make, the spirit of punk lives on in a new form in that city. Healthy doses of activism, peaceful protest and general standing up against bigots and assholes can be seen on almost every street corner, and that’s without even mentioning the music and art scenes found within Wellington. Imagine that, but across the entirety of Aotearoa.
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The ability to walk the street however you want to look, expressing yourself through music and art without judgment, everyone vocal to any injustice they see, big or small. That kick ass, DIY attitude is what punk is all about, and that’s exactly what the student space is yearning for right now.
Punk in Aotearoa
Essentially what I’m trying to get across is this: There will always be those who stand in the way of freedoms, be it through opposing the rights to our bodies, to how we identify, to who we are on the simple basis of ethnicity, religion, race or creed. Those people will sadly always be here to stay, but we can stand against them in the simplest of forms. Expressing ourselves however we feel, speaking out against the bullshit they throw, all from a non-violent standpoint, that’s what our new punk scene could be. Seeing it steadily come back to life excites me, knowing that the majority of people reading this feel the same as I gets me even more pumped.
The whole reason I was inspired to write about this was all thanks to a little group called Shihad. Their latest offering, “Old Gods”, bleeds with incredibly positive messages and ideas about the world and country we’re living in today.
Punk’s not dead, it’s just been taking a long nap.
Let’s bring it back, kicking and screaming.
Everything I’ve yapped on about, sticking up against bigotry and adversity, all that good stuff is right there on the album. Adorning the album artwork is a statue of Captain James Cook, with a red fist spray-painted over him. Calling out bullshit misinformation practices, the normalization of racism in our society and even going so far as to say we need to kill the old gods (the colonial ideals our society is built upon), the album is punk through and through, spirit and sound alike. This isn’t a recent thing however, with the scene in New Zealand having a sordid history dating back to the 1970s and leading up to today, featuring music groups like Riot 111, Head Like a Hole and of course, Shihad. Even a newer band like Dartz can be argued to carry the old school punk sound through their output. The point I’m trying to make is – New Zealand has a deep and rich history of the punk rock scene, so why not revive that for a new generation? Freedom of expression through clothing, art and music all while just sticking the fuck up against piss poor and outdated ideas, doesn’t it sound fantastic???
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We’re all familiar with kindness as ‘the good trait’; and one that no one really has much of an issue with. Through sharing happy moments of laughter to helping a friend out, as cliché as it is, kindness is one crucial trait in this world, now more than ever before. However, the piece of hope we may have for the world is honestly a bit overrated. Anyone who suffers from kindness could make a list of reasons why it’s inconvenient, but a symptom of this trait happens to be the inability to complain about it. The problem with kindness, for the most part, is something we’ve all experienced before. You go above and beyond for the sake of being kind, and fail to meet your own needs. Maddy is someone who has always put spreading joy at the core of her values as a person.
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“One time, I was picking up some kai for a group of us friends while at a mate's house. It was fucking freezing and no one else wanted to go, they ask me, as per usual, I say yes, as per usual. I was on my bike, and as I’m getting closer and closer to the store, I remember I didn’t even order anything [for] myself. This is back when I was studying, so I’d had uni all morning, work in evening and had just gotten back from the gym. What was I doing hanging out with friends, let alone picking up food for them and not even me? I just drove off, turned off my phone and ate their food in the rain. I remember the weather was gross and I felt gross as hell but also mostly just free? Does that make sense?” This anecdote, I think, is a really good way of explaining the phenomenon of kindness. You never really know how deep you are into pleasing people until one evening you end up like Maddy, wondering if anything you’re doing actually is for you. No matter how patient or understanding you might be, resentment will always grow if it isn’t communicated. ‘People-pleasing’ tends to do the opposite of its name and ruin relationships.
“I just love putting a smile on people's faces. I mean, it’s not like there aren’t other things I care about, but I guess that [is] always number one.” As a public servant, Maddy spends her time working five days a week. Sunday is her chores’ day, and Saturday is to relax. Except this routine hasn’t stuck, every time that weekend rolls around and her friends ask to do something, she always says yes. “It’s not like I don’t know my own boundaries, most [of] the time, as I say yes, I can feel my insides regretting it,” she sighed with a smirk. “But every time, I say yes. I’ll say yes to more than I can ever actually do and I feel like I’m just permanently catching up on life, God, even work.”
Being too kind can lead to distorted expectations of others (essentially, you’re setting yourself up to be disappointed), mental burnout, flaky nature, over promising, acceptance of abuse and distrust. This is why it’s so important to be kind to yourself before you can be kind to anyone else. It’s especially hard when kindness tends to come with a cheerful act, an inherent desire to lift the mood and keep everyone happy. So those around kindness adjust to it, it’s a part of someone like Maddy’s character.
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Maddy continued, “Then the second you start feeling kinda shit, everyone will remind you of it, every two minutes. You know, ‘What’s wrong?’ ‘Are you okay?’ ‘Why are you grumpy?’. In reality, you’re just acting like everyone else around you has been this whole time. And every time it throws you into a spiral of ‘I’m ruining the mood’, to ‘nothing I ever do is good enough’ to ‘oh my god, I’m so dramatic these emotions never even happened’.”
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It’s not a black and white case of ‘do be kind’ or ‘don’t be kind’, because really a lack of kindness is what is causing all of our world’s issues. At the end of the day, you should never aim to be unkind, but what you can aim for is to be kind to yourself before anyone else. When you do that it’s so much easier to spread happiness, something about genuine excitement and content is so much more effective than an act.
W hy don't we do what we Love anymore Elena McIntyre-Reet (she/her)
I used to be a really big reader, my dad would take me to the library on Monday after school and I would get out five books for that week. I would completely tear through those motherfuckers and be ready to go for another round the following week. I had an iPad and a DVD player but I just had no interest in those things, I just wanted to read for hours on end. When people ask me what my hobbies are now, I don’t really know what to say. I spend more of my free time rewatching the same TV shows and occasionally building LEGO. It’s not like I don’t enjoy reading anymore, it’s just that it feels like I have more important things to do - like doom scrolling TikTok for hours on end. When the time comes and I actually feel like picking up a book, I’m exhausted and can’t be bothered. I was wondering if this was a universal experience, whether everyone’s hobbies fall into a deep grave along with Tamagotchis, Vine and Club Penguin. Turns out it is - lots of us have had things we used to be passionate about turn into a chore or an afterthought. Abby used to be a keen artist, a blatant brag she shared with me was that she was even arts prefect at her high school, a true testament to her talent. Since studying and doing lots of life stuff, she has been too busy to focus on her art. When I asked her why, she couldn’t really remember if she made a conscious decision to stop, or whether life just got in the way. “The hobbies I had when I was younger, like painting and reading, let me live different lives other than my own. Now that I’m reasonably happy with my life and don’t need those distractions, I’ve just fallen out of those hobbies and just spend time in the moment,” she says.
There’s also a certain level of pressure when it comes to revisiting old passions. I used to read for three hours straight after school, and now I feel bad when I can only stomach 20 minutes before getting distracted. Abby feels the same way about her old hobbies. “I feel like I don’t want to get back to doing art because I used to be really good at it, and I have such an idealistic view of what my art used to look like. I kind of view myself as this artistic, crafty free-spirited girl. I just know if I got back into it, I would get frustrated with myself that I wasn’t immediately perfect at it.” There’s a lot of research that suggests regular hobbies are excellent for mental health. One article from Utah State University found hobbies can reduce stress, improve general and social wellbeing and decrease signs of depression and anxiety. In fact, a study in little old New Zealand found that creative activities can have long-term positive effects on your wellbeing. Participants in the study found that there was a clear positive effect on their mood and sense of positivity and even a sense of ‘flourishing’ for a few days after. The even better news is that feeling the positive impacts of creative hobbies is not limited to those who have previous experience in them. Lockdowns last year were an absolute treasure trove for people rediscovering their favourite hobbies. Everyone was baking bread, my mum got really into painting again and I rediscovered one of my other hobbies - drinking eight cups of coffee a day because I had nothing better to do.
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Massive’s very own Aiden Wilson also got back into a hobby that they had previously neglected while they were in lockdown. Aiden’s hobby is not a common one like baking or LEGO. They are very into the elusive trade of mask making. “I started doing it as a small hobby in 2019, originally in preparation for Halloween because I had made a Slipknot costume. It ended up spiralling and I kept buying cheap masks from the costume store here in Palmy and making them look cool.” Aiden has a similar situation to Abby, where they couldn't pinpoint exactly why they stopped making masks. “It’s definitely something that I still enjoy doing, but I think a combination of lack of funds and lack of time contributed to it. Buying all of the materials like paints, masks, glue and everything got a bit hard on a tiny budget.”
Caitlin has been painting and drawing since she was young, and still manages to find time to destress and express herself in her free time. “Even though I’m working full time, it’s really important for me to find time every now and then to be creative and continue with my hobbies. If I just sit and paint in front of the TV, I always find myself feeling calmer and more accomplished - even if it results in me neglecting housework or life stuff that I have to do.” The point of this story isn’t to try and convince you to get out your RipStik and start shredding the streets - but instead to remind us all that finding time to do something that’s just for you. The best thing about a hobby is that it’s not competitive, it’s just something that can take our minds off of the disgusting chaos that adult life often is.
Uni also got in the way of Aiden continuing with mask making, having to do assignments put them off the idea of doing craft work during their free time. They got too tired to do much other than gaming or binging Netflix. “I picked it up again in lockdown when I had time on my hands, but once uni started up again, I had to stop due to lack of money and lack of time,” they said. Obviously, there’s a huge number of people who have lost passion for their hobbies, but I thought it would be a good idea to end the piece on a high note, by talking to someone who has managed to maintain the hobbies they’ve had since they were younger. 19 / Aronui
The Role of Tatau in the Pacific Diaspora:
How Ancient Tattooing Practices are Contributing to the Formulation of Modern Day Sāmoan Identities
Mia Faiumu (she/her)
As globalisation is continuing to reach new limits, many indigenous practices have evolved over time to enable those living within the diaspora to carry their culture with them. Tatau, the practice of Sāmoan tattooing, is an example of an ancient artform that enables Sāmoans existing outside of their home country to connect deeper to their heritage. I have had the honour of sitting down with Sean Mallon, author and Senior Curator Pacific Cultures at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, as well as Sāmoan musician Caroline Tamati, also known as Ladi6, to talanoa about how tatau can support Sāmoan identities.
Tatau as an Outward Expression of Identity In an interview by Fresh TV Tuigamala Andy Tauafiafi explained, “I think of tatau as my Sāmoan passport.” I think this is a truly illustrative perspective on tatau and exemplifies the role in which tatau has played for Sāmoans in formulating their identities within countries that are not their own. In my conversations with Sean and Ladi6, this was made abundantly clear. They both spoke of the significance of tatau as a mechanism to express identity but also to connect deeper with their culture and aiga. “I think it’s important, specifically for New Zealand-borns like me, who aren’t very close to their culture,” explains Ladi6. “It just makes me feel like something on the outside to signify the significance of my culture to me because I can’t speak Sāmoan and it connects me to my family.” Many Sāmoans living in Aotearoa, like myself, have never stepped foot in their villages. This leaves us to create our own stories of identity as we try to understand what being Sāmoan means and looks like to each of us. Tatau has supported this identity journey for many Sāmoans and continues to do so in many different facets and areas of our lives. “It’s a healing device for people who are feeling disconnected or who feel that Sāmoa is a long way away,” says Sean.
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“I see it as a medium through which people of all generations can connect to and use it as a way to understand and formulate their sense of identity.” It allows people to quite literally carry their culture and ancestors with them through the markings on their bodies. A way to permanently solidify our connection to a homeland that often feels out of reach. It is also a way to deepen our connection with our ancestors and further our understanding of Fa’a Sāmoa. Sean explains the way in which continuing ancient traditions connects us through a sense of shared experience with our ancestors. “For some New Zealand-borns, it’s a connection to a place that is very far away, some of them may have never visited, but through the au and the tapping, they can feel something that their ancestors felt hundreds of years ago.” “Those tools are a direct connection to the technology of ancient Sāmoans,” Sean explains. In this sense, through experiencing the same pain that our ancestors went through, we can feel closer to them and engage deeper with Fa’a Sāmoa. It enables us to connect to a tradition that existed before colonisation and the missionaries came to Sāmoa. While the meanings of tatau and its tools and techniques have evolved over time, the main essence of the ancient traditions remain pure and strong. This is something that can directly link and connect us to our ancestors and time past.
Tatau as a Rite of Passage
only measures of cultural competency or cultural identity so who decides that?”
ethnic and cultural identity,” notes Sean. “It’s a source of pride.”
In terms of defining the practice, tatau is often described as a rite of passage; a transition from one stage of life to another.
It’s therefore important to understand what identity and culture means to each of us, to be able to define our own measures of culture for ourselves.
Tatau also symbolises the Sāmoan value of tautua (service) and your responsibility to the people around you.
Ladi6 spoke to this, commenting, “I think tatau means a rite of passage to your culture, a rite of ownership to who you are and who your ancestors are and where they came from.”
“When I got the malu,” explains Ladi6, “I thought to myself, this is an entry point and I always will have the feeling that I should know my language and one day I will try my best to do it.”
“For me, it meant that I was allowed to have access to my culture,” explains Ladi6. “Then, because of that, I did begin to look into it and it made me realise who we are and how long we’ve been here.”
“It kind of solidified that commitment to me and, in that way, it connected me back to my culture and into feeling like I belonged.”
For many people, connecting to our culture and gafa (genealogy) is not so simple. Often gatekeeping can keep people from engaging in our traditional cultural practices such as tatau. Many Sāmoans living within the diaspora experience feel invalid or uncertain within their Sāmoan identity and therefore don’t feel that tatau is something accessible or available to them. “I guess the personal breakthrough for me,” says Sean, “thinking about my own mixed heritage, was realising ‘who actually controls, holds and decides what the criteria is for being a Sāmoan?’” “I remember there’s a Māori commentator who said it’s about whakapapa – and that’s blood,” continues Sean. “Language is important, knowledge of history is important, knowledge of your gafa is important but they’re not the
In this way, tatau is creating opportunities for New Zealand-born Sāmoans, and others across the diaspora, to gain the confidence or validation within themselves to start engaging more broadly with other facets of Fa’a Sāmoa. For people like Ladi6, tatau created an open door that allowed her to give herself permission to feel valid in her Sāmoan identity and continue a journey of cultural learning. “Tatau allows people to connect to things that are missing in their life,” explains Sean. Therefore, for those of us uncertain in our Sāmoan identity, tatau actually functions for many as a way to step into the culture and learn more. It can be the first step or the jump that a person needs to feel valid or accepted enough to engage further in formal events or other cultural moments. “It’s a valuable social resource that allows them to enact and display their 23 / Aronui
“It all really ties in with that family connection or that connection of love and love to people that are close to you,” says Ladi6. Ladi6 wears the malu on her hand, which is a copy of the same tattoo her mother wore. “’That’s my mother’s. That’s how I’d explain it,” Ladi6 tells me. In this way, it is clear that tatau is a way to give acknowledgment and respect to our relationships and responsibilities to our aiga. You are taking on a permanent commitment that can represent and acknowledge your position within your family and the responsibility you have to them. “There are some wonderful ways in which the malu helps solidify and acknowledge service or relationships,” explains Sean. “I know that’s a really big part of Sāmoan society and what makes us very distinctive in our own way - in the way that keeps us connected and responsible to one another.”
Tatau as a Marker of Identity Within a Globalised World When asked whether tatau was important as a public figure, Ladi6 noted this was definitely true in her experience. “I think when you can’t speak your language so therefore you’re limited in writing songs in your language and you’re limited in being able to communicate with people that are from the same place as you, you end up feeling like there’s a disconnect,” she says. It is therefore a way to display pride for your culture and connect to other people that we may not be able to connect with through language or other mechanisms. In an increasingly globalised society, it is very important for people to be able to express their identity and culture outwardly. The tatau then becomes a mechanism through which Sāmoans across the diaspora can use to claim their culture and be seen as Sāmoan throughout their daily activities and movements. “I just thought about it as in my every day I will be seen as Sāmoan because they will see my hands and even if they don’t – not about their perspectives but I knew – this is how I felt,” Ladi6 states.
“It became even political for me,” Ladi6 continues, “to say I’m proudly Sāmoan.” It’s a way to carry our ancestors, our gafa and our culture with us throughout a world that has become ever more diverse and globalised. “In the age of intense globalisation, we’re looking for these things that make us stand out a little bit in the crowd,” says Sean. “It’s a real desire for people to have something distinctive on their bodies that marks them out from everyone else.” Therefore, it is very clear that tatau has the ability to cut across time and space, providing current Sāmoans around the globe, with the ability to experience and proudly wear an ancient tradition that was created by our ancestors. While there are many debates and politics surrounding the tatau, I think it’s important for us to focus on the beauty of this practice and the wonderful ways in which it allows us to further our cultural connections, our relationships, our learning and our tautua to our families. Tatau offers an opportunity for all of us within the Pacific diaspora to experience and wear something of ancient cultural significance to Sāmoa, forever linking us to our ancestors and descendants, time past and future.
“Again, it’s weirdly all about belonging.” Therefore, it’s obvious that receiving these markings on your body enables many Sāmoans to feel a better sense of belonging and validation within our culture and how we identify ourselves.
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movie reviews Every week I’ll be watching the worst rated movies on Rotten Tomatoes so you don’t have to. I’ll be doing one every week until the final issue where I’ll review the worst movie ever made (according to a random article I found). What are my qualifications you ask? I took Introduction to Media Studies in my first year and got a B average, so I think I know what I’m talking about. I’m going to watch each of these movies and decide whether it is rightfully on the worst movies of all-time list, based on my expert opinion.
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Like fine wine Nothing was working for me. I had been on my grind, university all day, studying all night. Trying to find time for boys was next to impossible. This cycle continued for an entire 8 months, I was horny and ready to get back out into the dating scene.
next week. Because of this, we didn’t spend too much time chatting. You know the saying “with age comes experience”? It’s true. Never have I ever felt so sexually satisfied. I don’t know what it is with university aged boys, but they have no patience, no finesse. Their only goal is to get their dick wet, nut, It was my first night back on Tinder. Time to look for and leave all before I can get aroused. This wasn’t the some company. I was approaching the end of my case for silver fox. He worked his magic for upwards daily swipes when I realised none of these Wellington of an hour, licking, biting and teasing his way through boys took my fancy. I’m not sure if it was their weird to a mind-blowing orgasm. I had the best sleep I've dress sense or the lack of facial hair, but nothing was had in years. working for me and I had to make a change. Queue the age change. I slid up the age ranges from my So, PSA to all the university boys. If you want a repeat usual 18-22 to 28-50. I know, don’t judge me. I came fuck, learn to take your time and please the women across a very sexy man, we matched and he agreed first. If you master this technique, we will come to come over within the hour. I know as a woman I SPRINTING back because most of our sneaky links should be precautious when inviting over men old have no idea how to put us first. enough to be my father, but I was horny, and he was available. When he arrived, it was a tad awkward. It’s what you’d expect, as an older dude we didn’t have much in common. He would talk about fine wines; I would talk about the new Scrumpy flavour hitting shelves
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CONFESSIONS Everyone loves a scandalous confessions page. You’re never sure if what people saying is fake or not, but that’s what make these pages great. Massey Confessions is a facebook page based from the mighty Manawatū. These legends anonymously post unfiltered content from the very students you see in your classes every day. Below are a selection of some of the finest confessions over the summer, with a sprinkle of Massive commentary. Go and give the page a follow, you won’t regret it.
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Te Reo and NZSL Words of the week Revitalising Te Reo Māori and NZSL is of paramount importance. Take a few minutes out of your dat to learn and memorise these words.
It’s the least we can do.
Komekome Grumpy
Wehi Afraid
Amuamu Complain
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SOLICITED ADVICE
Solicited advice is a weekly column where an underqualified anonymous guru answers the questions you want answered. This won’t include the stock-standard, sugar-coated advice you’re used to hearing – we’re talking about the truths that are REALLY on your mind.
Best study music?
The Amélie soundtrack by Yann Tiersen. Lots of people will say lo-fi hip hop study beats, but not me. I say that's for plebs and fuckboys. As far as I’m aware, Albert Einstein did not have access to lo-fi study beats… but Josh did when he got a C in Communications.
How to cram for exams?
Step 1: put on The Amelie soundtrack by Yann Tiersen. Step two: use the time to make sure you fully understand the core concept of the course. There is no use in trying to memorise loads of specific information. Instead, really understand the key concepts/rules/themes, then it is not a case of remembering in the exam, it is a case of applying something you know. Step three: have a good night’s sleep ffs!
Biggest ick?
..so many to choose from… but to provide a short list of some of my favourites. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
When they’re wearing a backpack and they lean forward and it goes over their head When they wipe their nose on their sleeve When they try hard to sing but can't sing When they have a zippy wallet When they lose their balance but don’t regain it promptly When they tuck in their shoelaces… especially with no show socks When they call their mum mummy
Do you have a question you’re dying to have answered? DM Massive Magazine on Instagram and look out for next week’s issue. Also, follow us while you’re at it x 30 / iRangtk
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Horoscopes Capricorn
Make as much time with Papatūānuku as you can in the lead up to deadlines and exams! Go for a walk, pick some flowers. She will help you through all the stress – and she misses you.
CYes,ancer Cancer, your friends will rely on
you for kindness and support during this stressful uni period but make sure you put yourself first. Don’t forego your own success!
Study break idea: Hit your local Farmer’s Market.
Study break idea: Book a therapist
Put those coloured pens away, Aquarius. Intricate designs and lettering in your notes will do nothing to help you achieve your academic goals. Just highlight like the rest of us.
You will not pass your degree on charisma alone. Top study tip: Try to study at the library rather than gossip! The library is not a place for socializing.
Aquarius
Study break idea: ‘Fine line tattoo ideas’ Pinterest board.
Pisces
Stop going to aesthetically pleasing locations to do your study, and do NOT sit by a window. You need all the help you can get to stop yourself from daydreaming this exam season, Pisces. Study break idea: Adult colouring book.
Aries Your need for validation will be satisfied by this upcoming exam season, Aries. Try to hone your energy into study rather than seeking attention from your flatmates! Study break idea: Post thirst traps on IG.
Taurus
Trust me when I say that you don’t know more than your lecturers. If you actually listen to their feedback, you will do amazing. Get your A into G, gf!
Leo
Study break idea: Look at yourself in the mirror.
Virgo
Don’t let your perfectionist side take over as you hand in your assignments! Trust me, they’re fab! You’ve worked on it for ages now, just hand it in. It’s fine. Leave it. Study break idea: Binge Stranger Things.
Libra
The stars tell me that this uni break is a prime networking opportunity for you, Libra! Go out and DM anyone and everyone on LinkedIn. A coffee date with a CEO?? Fuck yes. Study break idea: Rewrite your CV.
Scorpio
Don’t waste your time deep diving into some obscure aspect of your research this exam season, Scorpio. I promise you it’s not relevant and will not help you get better grades. Study break idea: Get your glasses prescription checked.
Study break idea: Meditation.
Sagittarius
Gemini
I would highly recommend deleting all social media this exam season, Gemini. The stars tell me that procrastination is coming to get you. Be safe out there.
When your friends ask you to get a drink with them, say YES. The stars foresee you working yourself too hard this exam season. Let loose a little, baby! It will help!
Study break idea: Doing your readings.
Study break idea: At home karaoke performance.
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The semester is almost over! If you’re falling behind, tell your lecturers; if you’re concerned you’re not going to make a due date, ask for an extension; if your brain has gone on strike from burnout, take some time to yourself so that your brain can rest; Completely over the semester and losing motivation? Try using the Pomodoro or Flomodoro study technique (not sure what those are? Ask YouTube or TikTok- there are quite a few student channels that discuss these approaches). Lastly, if this is your last semester, congratulations and welcome to the alumni whanau. If you return next semester, take a break over the holidays and really let yourself rest! We’ll see you in S2!
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