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However, themes chosen by each flat at the ticket-only venue have attracted scrutiny. OUSA president Michaela Waite-Harvey said the executive made the decision not to post themes to the official event page. That decision came after some complaints were received regarding those considered “inappropriate for a costume party’’. A list of those themes shows some flats had gone with similar themes to previous street parties, with many containing the word ‘’hoes’’.
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Early morning revellers enjoy the Otago University Students Association (OUSA) Hyde Street Party in 2016. Waite-Harvey said flats with offensive theme had been contacted, and all had made the decision to change.