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[[image:Nexcover040.jpg|right|thumb|Cover of Nexus, 2002's 'Band Issue' - feat. Carl ([[Nexus]] editor) of [[Daisy Chain Halo]] on tambourine, Rob and Dan of [[Big Elephants]] on triangle and bass, [[Nate Dogg]] on guitar and Emerson the graphic designer on drums]]
 
[[image:Nexcover040.jpg|right|thumb|Cover of Nexus, 2002's 'Band Issue' - feat. Carl ([[Nexus]] editor) of [[Daisy Chain Halo]] on tambourine, Rob and Dan of [[Big Elephants]] on triangle and bass, [[Nate Dogg]] on guitar and Emerson the graphic designer on drums]]
''Nexus'' is the official publication of the Waikato Students' Union, based at [[The University of Waikato]] in Hamilton. The paper has had a mixed relationship with the Hamilton music scene since its inception in 1968. For much of its history, only the occasional story on Hamilton bands (or reviews of their shows) were included, typically peaking around Orientation week (but non-existent through the remainder of the year). The first [[Contact 89FM]] column began c.1985, initially discussing shows and music on the station, but by 1990 included information on upcoming band performances and events. From 1991 to 1994, support for Hamilton bands became extremely strong, with numerous articles and reviews of Hamilton bands appearing each year, perhaps reflecting the strength of the Hamilton music scene through this time. From 1995 the quality of the coverage declined, until 1998 when stories on Hamilton bands again became practically non-existent (not coincidentally, the same year [[Contact 89FM]] was sold). Since 2000, however, ''Nexus'' has again become known for its tireless championing of local music - including columns from 'Citric' (Carl of [[Daisy Chain Halo]] fame, who was also editor for a few years, under the pseudonym of 'Ben Arnold'), to [[Tonamu]], and going back a few more years - [[R William Murphy]]. Also infamous for its battles with the [[WSU]] in 2002.
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''Nexus'' is the official publication of the Waikato Students' Union, based at [[The University of Waikato]] in Hamilton. It followed on from the early Waikato student newspapaers ''Kato'' (1956-1966) and ''The Waikato Student'' (1967).
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The paper has had a mixed (although generally positive) relationship with the Hamilton music scene since its inception in 1968. For much of its history, only the occasional story on Hamilton bands (or reviews of their shows) were included, typically peaking around Orientation week (but non-existent through the remainder of the year). The first [[Contact 89FM]] column began c.1985 written by [[Max Christoffersen]], initially discussing shows and music on the station, but by 1990 included information on upcoming band performances and events.  
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[[image:Nexuscover.jpg |right|thumb]]From 1991 to 1994 support for Hamilton bands became extremely strong, with numerous articles and reviews of Hamilton bands appearing each year, reflecting (and perhaps contributing to) the high level of support for Hamilton music at this time. From 1995 the quality of coverage declined, until 1998 when stories on Hamilton bands again became practically non-existent (not coincidentally, the same year [[Contact 89FM]] was sold). ''Nexus'' had dedicated music editors through most of the 1990s.
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From 2000 ''Nexus'' again became known for championing of local music - including columns from 'Citric' ([[Carl Watkins]] of [[Daisy Chain Halo]] fame, who was also editor for a few years, under the pseudonym of 'Ben Arnold'), to [[Tonamu]], and going back a few more years - [[R William Murphy]]. By 2010 music content had again became negligible.
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[[image:Nexus,_Fluke_2000_ad,_Sep_2000.jpg |right|thumb]]
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==External Site==
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[http://www.nexusmag.co.nz/ Nexus website]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 21:29, 18 June 2019

Cover of Nexus, 2002's 'Band Issue' - feat. Carl (Nexus editor) of Daisy Chain Halo on tambourine, Rob and Dan of Big Elephants on triangle and bass, Nate Dogg on guitar and Emerson the graphic designer on drums

Nexus is the official publication of the Waikato Students' Union, based at The University of Waikato in Hamilton. It followed on from the early Waikato student newspapaers Kato (1956-1966) and The Waikato Student (1967).

The paper has had a mixed (although generally positive) relationship with the Hamilton music scene since its inception in 1968. For much of its history, only the occasional story on Hamilton bands (or reviews of their shows) were included, typically peaking around Orientation week (but non-existent through the remainder of the year). The first Contact 89FM column began c.1985 written by Max Christoffersen, initially discussing shows and music on the station, but by 1990 included information on upcoming band performances and events.

Nexuscover.jpg
From 1991 to 1994 support for Hamilton bands became extremely strong, with numerous articles and reviews of Hamilton bands appearing each year, reflecting (and perhaps contributing to) the high level of support for Hamilton music at this time. From 1995 the quality of coverage declined, until 1998 when stories on Hamilton bands again became practically non-existent (not coincidentally, the same year Contact 89FM was sold). Nexus had dedicated music editors through most of the 1990s.

From 2000 Nexus again became known for championing of local music - including columns from 'Citric' (Carl Watkins of Daisy Chain Halo fame, who was also editor for a few years, under the pseudonym of 'Ben Arnold'), to Tonamu, and going back a few more years - R William Murphy. By 2010 music content had again became negligible.

Nexus, Fluke 2000 ad, Sep 2000.jpg

External Site[edit]

Nexus website