Best of a bad bunch
Entries have flooded in for OUSA’s second annual Next Top Flat competition, with the majority of entries aiming to lose. Judging took place last week, and the winning, losing and greenest flats will be announced today. The idea of the competition, aside from giving students free stuff, is to promote better flat conditions. “There’s a wide variety of flats out there in Dunedin, and with a surplus of accommodation, students need not put up with a sub-standard flat. We encourage those with a great landlord, cool flatmates and a quality flat to show how great flatting in Dunedin can be”, OUSA Welfare Officer Shonelle Eastwood stated.
Those with an abysmal landlord, uncool flatmates, and a sub-quality flat may be consoled by the thought that the worst flat will win five hours of commercial cleaning. Meanwhile, the best flat will receive a $150 flat shop from New World, and greenest flat will bag some unidentified treats from Taste Nature Organic Shop. On top of this, nominees received the delight of a visit from the guest judges. Green MP Gareth Hughes, Deputy Mayor of Dunedin Chris Staynes and Head of the University’s Accommodation Office Adele Evans spent last Monday venturing into all manner of student environments, including one flat which proudly claimed to have slaughtered a pig in their front yard.
