NZUSA and Ordinary Students'

One thing that disturbs me is the almost ritualistic feeling of antagonism that sometimes creeps into the way NZUSA is regarded. It is one thing to make constructive, albeit harsh, criticism. It is another to engage in petty, from-the-hip sniping because it's in fashion to do so. This ritualistic antagonism is unfortunate because it pushes people apart, whereas the only way we can make real progress is by resolving our differences openly and honestly and moving forward on a united front Obviously there is a communication problem though, as I said last week, I believe the greatest communication problem is between the ordinary student and his or her local association.