NZIFF 2025 Film Review
NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | The New Year That Never Came
Realpolitik political cinema.
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NZIFF 2025 Film Review
NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | Abraham's Valley
Between stillness and inevitability, Abraham’s Valley renders existence as a long pause before the final 'cut'.
Archive
Craccum Throwback | Brett Buckmaster: a counter-protester's tragedy in two acts
During the first weeks of the 1981 Springbok Tour protests, an 'ordinary, non-political student' named Brett Buckmaster campaigned against AUSA's funding of anti-tour student protests. He did not succeed. [Craccum #18, 1981]
NZIFF 2025 Film Review
NZIFF 2025 Craccum Coverage | Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989
THIS IS NOT A FILM REVIEW. THIS IS A MONTAGE OF VARIOUS SELECTED TEXTS CURATED BY TREVOR. YOU CAN WATCH ISRAEL PALESTINE ON SWEDISH TV 1958-1989 FOR FREE ON SOLIDARITY CINEMA. A PRIORI IS DIALECTICAL, EVERYTHING IS EXPLOSIVE. DIALECTICS IS A PRIORI, EXPLODE EVERYTHING. Meta's content enforcement system
News
"Editorial Independence?" | AUSA Staff Pause Craccum Election Coverage
A non-student AUSA staff member pressured the student magazine to hold back interview coverage, saying it was 'unfair'.
Film Review
'Sorry, Baby' - A Film Review
'Sorry, Baby' by Eva Victor, coming to NZ theatres from 4 September.
Clubs
UoA Scientific Looking for 2026 Exec Committee | Sign Up Now!
UoA Scientific Review is looking for its 2026 exec team. If you’re keen to mix science, creativity + community, this is your sign to join them.
Donnie Darko (2001) - Movie Review
What the hell did I just watch?!
Baby Back Benches: A Student Debate Recap
Six Youth Wings. One Shadows Bar. More than a Hundred of You!
Theatre
Basement Theatre presents: Tafatolu
Tafatolu (directed by Nikeidrian Lologa-Peters and produced by Renee Wiki) is an energetic play inspired by Pasifika mythology. Tafatolu blends elements of dance, music, and poetry to create a funny and emotional experience.
AUSA
Interview with Ayolabi Martins | AUSA Disabled Rights Officer
AUSA Interview Series. Learn more about what its like to work at AUSA.
Interview
Upcoming session: Let It Die
“This muddy, dark, hopeless feeling isn’t felt by just you.” Showing at Basement Theatre this week (2–6 Sept). Tickets are choose what you pay—“I’d rather people feel seen and find joy than be inhibited by price.” A show by Chye-Ling Huang, supported by Proudly Asian Theatre.