Ethnography of a Ranfurly Man, a story about man and beer

Summer reissue: Madison Hamill writes with rare precision and bravery. Also she’s hilarious. This piece is extracted from her debut, Specimen, a collection of essays in which she dissects sexuality, childhood, voluntourism, and her own brain.  First published 8 March 2020.  Independent journalism depends on you. Help us stay curious in 2021.  The Spinoff’s journalism … Read more

Ethnography of a Ranfurly Man, a story about man and beer

Madison Hamill writes with rare precision and bravery. Also she’s hilarious. This piece is extracted from her debut, Specimen, a collection of essays in which she dissects sexuality, childhood, voluntourism, and her own brain.  None of us had heard of Ranfurly Draught before we met our flatmate Darren. “Are you sure other people buy this … Read more

Left in the lurch: What happens when your flatmate stops paying rent

Flatting comes with a lot of headaches, but none more stressful than a flatmate who owes you rent money. Erin Gourley talked to some students whose flatmates bailed, and found out what your rights are if the same thing happens to you. This story originally appeared in Critic Te Arohi, the Otago University student magazine. … Read more