Maia Hall

Guest writer

Maia Hall is an intern at the Spinoff. She is a recent Bachelor of Communication Studies graduate from AUT, majoring in Journalism. Maia likes to write about sustainability and inequalities in Aotearoa's systems.

New company DiDi says it will improve the Auckland rideshare industry. (Photo: Lucy Fox)

Will DiDi bring meaningful change to the rideshare industry?

Is the newest player to the rideshare game offering lasting solutions to the industry’s woes?

By Maia Hall | 16th November, 2020

Photos: Getty Images

As NZ said no to cannabis, Americans voted in sweeping drug law reform

Every US state that attempted to legalise cannabis this election was successful. Why couldn't Aotearoa get there?

By Maia Hall | 12th November, 2020

Flock flacks: Meet the campaign managers behind the Bird of the Year

Flock flacks: Meet the campaign managers behind the Bird of the Year

The polls are open for 2020 Bird of the Year, which means a lot of work behind the scenes for the volunteers running the birds’ social media accounts.

By Maia Hall | 7th November, 2020