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Craccum Magazine Craccum is the University of Auckland's student magazine, written and created by students! Want to contribute to your student magazine?

We are always looking for new contributors on any and all topics. Flick us an email on [email protected] for more info. Missed out on your hard copy of Craccum? Never fear, you can read up on what we talked about online at www.craccum.co.nz

We are located on the top level of the Student Union Building at 34 Princes Street, aka two levels above the quad next to 95bFM and C-Space/

Lo**ta, Lure & Lore: Stalking Brian Boyd | A Profile of the world’s leading Nabokov scholar at the University of Aucklan...
19/09/2025

Lo**ta, Lure & Lore: Stalking Brian Boyd | A Profile of the world’s leading Nabokov scholar at the University of Auckland
By Justin Agluba (IG: )

Author’s Note

Lo**ta is a novel narrated by a self-confessed child molester, writing from prison as he awaits trial for murder. All references to the so-called “nymphet” are made with full awareness of its central themes: manipulation and abuse. This recognises the enduring legacy of Vladimir Nabokov, while honouring the rigorous scholarship of Dr. Brian Boyd.

Due to editorial constraints, the piece includes potentially disturbing scenes and images that might not have passed publication, were they not sheathed in euphemism, metaphor and wordplay. It is, in that sense, both a tribute and a test—an homage to the tradition of layering and literary sleight of hand that Nabokov so masterfully embodied in Lo**ta.

Poster Design by Jewel Agluba (IG: .sjewel)

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If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse, support is available. Call Safe to Talk on 0800 044 334, text 4334, or email [email protected]. 

If you’re in Auckland, you can also reach out to HELP Auckland on 0800 623 1700 for free, 24/7 confidential help and support.

The night opens with solo artist Liberty, a Hawkes Bay artist singing with confidence and presence. She is personable wi...
19/09/2025

The night opens with solo artist Liberty, a Hawkes Bay artist singing with confidence and presence. She is personable with the crowd, lightly self-effacing yet inherently comfortable beneath stage lights. Liberty slips seamlessly between sounds, from the soft, evocative melody of Snap Out of It, a glimpse of coming-of-age malaise and isolation, to the rousing ballads of Are We Dead and Why the Hell Am I, blurring existentialism and feminism.

Article written by Isabelle Lloydd
Photo courtesy of Charli Funnell

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How is your voice heard within AUSA, and what type of advocacy work do you regularly do? “As with every other TRK AUSA e...
19/09/2025

How is your voice heard within AUSA, and what type of advocacy work do you regularly do?

“As with every other TRK AUSA exec, I meet with the rest of the exec team and Student Council regularly, which is an opportunity for me to make my voice heard and to listen to the other student leaders.”

Article written by Craccum News & Mayoora Nanthakumaran

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The occasion is the culmination of 30 years of standing as a brand, both within Aotearoa and internationally, worn by th...
18/09/2025

The occasion is the culmination of 30 years of standing as a brand, both within Aotearoa and internationally, worn by the likes of former President Obama and endorsed by the United Nations for their sustainability efforts. It’s also significant; the brand’s unique look and focus ran a cool breeze through the usual ‘glitz and glam’ associated with fashion week.

Article written by Azzurra Snelgrove-Douch
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“Kia ora, New Zealand. I’m so grateful to have you all here!” Between tracks, he inserted anecdotes about meat pies and ...
16/09/2025

“Kia ora, New Zealand. I’m so grateful to have you all here!” Between tracks, he inserted anecdotes about meat pies and attempts at the haka. Jay Park demonstrated his appreciation for New Zealand - no half-baked fillers. We weren’t just another pit stop on his tour. His genuineness made the performance personal and intimate.

Article written by Inara Ray

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Calling all film students and creatives! Our friend, Day One is on the hunt for bold new stories — and they’re commissi...
03/09/2025

Calling all film students and creatives! Our friend, Day One is on the hunt for bold new stories — and they’re commissioning 8 fresh films for 2026. Got a story to tell? This is your shot!

Day One is seeking diverse emerging directors without prior NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho or NZ Film Commission production funding. Day One Shorts supports short films by rangatahi emerging filmmakers from across Aotearoa.
Teams must include a Director and Producer (can be Writer-Director or Co-Producers, but the producer must be separate to the director).

Eligibility – Director must:
Either be aged 18–29* (Jan–June 2026)
Or be 30+ and apply via the 30+ sub-category
Be a NZ citizen or resident

*30+ Sub-Category: Up to two films by older directors will be commissioned, who can show they are still new/emerging. Application must include a paragraph on your filmmaking journey.

Te Reo Māori Category: We will be commissioning up to two films with 50%+ Te Reo, Māori subject matter, and predominantly Māori teams.
Key closing deadline:
Deadline: 15 Sep 2025, no later than midday

Enquiries: email [email protected]

Please find full application info at: https://dofilm.co.nz/shorts/

On Tuesday, 5th August, B201 welcomed a new display of student visual art and photography at the launch event of the Auc...
29/08/2025

On Tuesday, 5th August, B201 welcomed a new display of student visual art and photography at the launch event of the Auckland University Photography Society (PhotoSoc) x Arts and Education Student Association (AESA) Art Gallery Exhibition.

Article written by Viviene Bunquin
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Check out these 5 cool clubs at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland!Article written by Lewis Creed.Read the ful...
29/08/2025

Check out these 5 cool clubs at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland!

Article written by Lewis Creed.
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On this week’s edition of Irene Eats, I visited the newest spot on campus, Bagel Love! Bagel Love took what used to be N...
28/08/2025

On this week’s edition of Irene Eats, I visited the newest spot on campus, Bagel Love! Bagel Love took what used to be Needo’s old yellow stand in the courtyard outside of Kate Edgar, and now offers the solution for any bagel cravings you may have while studying.

The smell of warm bread led me to the stand, and I asked for their Budgie Eats deal, the CTB bagel. C standing for cream cheese, T for tomatoes, and B for the fragrant basil leaves that tops it off.

Article and photo by Irene Parsaei

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Please, if you have not signed it yet, we are still seeking signatures of support for the future of Craccum’s funding an...
27/08/2025

Please, if you have not signed it yet, we are still seeking signatures of support for the future of Craccum’s funding and Editorial Independence: https://forms.gle/zuwAUvo1sS7aBJCb8

AUSA’s ongoing unwillingness to advocate for funding UOA’s student magazine, its historic duty, demonstrates how out of touch they are as an organisation representing student voices and underscores the need for this SGM to see some real reform made and secure the future of this taonga of our student culture. If they cannot prove they can act as kaitiaki for Craccum, then Craccum should be given to UOA students to look after, as it is their magazine.

Article written by Lewis Creed

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You think you know all about boy mums? Try again. Crocodile Tears features our protagonist Johan, a young man raised by ...
23/08/2025

You think you know all about boy mums? Try again. Crocodile Tears features our protagonist Johan, a young man raised by a single mum, who he lives with in seclusion at the run-down crocodile park they run. It's a local attraction, sure, but it's also the subject of rumours and speculation, and as for Johan, it's a source of ridicule and insecurity.

By Mayoora Nanthakumaran

Image Credit NZIFF

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Black Fa**ot is an award-winning play written by Victor Roger in 2013.Fast-moving, expansive, and provocatively funny, B...
19/08/2025

Black Fa**ot is an award-winning play written by Victor Roger in 2013.

Fast-moving, expansive, and provocatively funny, Black Fa**ot takes the form of a series of monologues reflecting myriad experiences of q***r and Pasifika identity. The play opens to Jake Tupu's character reclaiming the label 'black fa**ot', standing smug and impenetrable against Gideon Smith’s insults. This exchange sets the scene for the rest of the performance: an expression of humour, security, and heritage, lighthearted despite its proximity to complex issues.

By Pia Sutherland

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Want to contribute to your student magazine? We are always looking for new contributors on any and all topics. Flick us an email on [email protected] for more info. Missed out on your hard copy of Craccum? Never fear, you can read up on what we talked about online at www.craccum.co.nz