Complaints

Complaints at Salient: Your Feedback Matters

Before we delve into the nitty-gritty of complaints, here's a disclaimer: the views you find in Salient don't necessarily echo the thoughts of the Editor. We're a diverse platform, and opinions vary.

Filing a Complaint:

If you have something on your mind, don't hold back. Fill out the form below, and the Editor will get back to you. We value your input.

Next Steps:

Unsatisfied with our response? No problem. Take it up a notch. You can complain to the Press Council. Here are the details:

Secretary,

PO Box 10-879 The Terrace,

Wellington, NZ

Disclaimer Redux:

Salient is proudly published by the Victoria University of Wellington Students Association (VUWSA) but holds its editorial independence. We're fueled in part by VUWSA through the Student Services Association Levy and proudly part of the Aotearoa Student Press Association (ASPA). The views you encounter in Salient? They're not a unified front. The Editors, VUWSA, or the University might see things differently.

More Complaint Channels:

  •  If your grievances revolve around our content, start by sharing them with the Editors at letters@salient.org.nz. If that doesn't cut it, elevate it to the Media Council at info@mediacouncil.org.nz.

  •  Got burning questions or a hot take? Hit us up at letters@salient.org.nz, and we might just feature your thoughts in an upcoming issue.

Salient thrives on dialogue, even the tough stuff. Your complaints keep us on our toes and help us evolve. So, let's hear it.


 

Letters to the Editor

At Salient, we froth a cheeky bit of public debate, which is why we have our letters page. Letters can be anything; your take on something you read in Salient, shit that grinds your gears, something cool you saw on campus, how you think the magazine could be improved, issues of the day, whatever. 

The rules: 

  • Letters must be received before 5pm Monday to be published in the upcoming issue

  • Letters have a max word count of 250 words 

  • Pseudonyms are fine, but all letter submissions must include your real name

  • Letters will not be corrected for spelling or grammar

  • The Editor reserve the right to edit, abridge or decline any letters without explanation

 

Notices

Salient provides a free notice service for all Victoria University of Wellington students, VUWSA affiliated clubs and not-for-profit organisations. 

As with letters, there are some rules: 

  • Notices should be received by 5pm Monday to be published in the next issue 

  • Notices must be fewer than 100 words

  • For-profit organisations will be charged $70 + GST per notice

 

Advertising

In terms of advertising, we offer access to 20,000 students across three campuses and the city. Salient prints 3,500 copies each week during term time and has an estimated engagement of 18,000.

For more information on advertising with us please contact our Advertising Coordinator, on 04 463 6982 or advertising@vuwsa.org.nz.

 

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WHERE TO FIND US

 

The Salient offices are in the Student Union building in room 355. Our postal address is:

Salient
Student Union Building
Victoria University of Wellington 
PO Box 600, 
Wellington