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The rise of the underclass in New Zealand
Foodbanks are busier than ever, benefit numbers are soaring and social unrest is rising – but is anything changing? NORMA MACKAY investigates.
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Features
Environmental battler knows her stuff
Environment Southland councillor Jan Riddell calls a spade a spade and knows how to dig to get to the facts. RUSSELL FREDRIC sits down for a chat with the feisty regional councillor.
African sojourn a challenging prospect
In spite of the challenges and discomforts, Africa holds a certain fascination and intrigue for Invercargill pastor John Elliott. RUSSELL FREDRIC reports.
Artist “gobsmacked” after awards win
Artist and part time teacher Chris Wilkie says he is gobsmacked and amazed to have won the first prize in the Southland Art Society’s ILT Art Awards 2011. NORMA MACKAY reports.
Argentinian migrant adjusting to life in the south
When Mardin Coronel arrived in New Zealand he spoke no English so he communicated with his hands. BRUCE HITCHCOCK explains how the Argentinian dairy worker is adjusting to life in Southland.
News
See you all in 2012It’s the end of the academic year and the hard-working inSITu crew have graduated and rode off towards their new careers.
But we’ll be back in action in mid February, and you can be sure if there’s any big, breaking news stories, we’ll be all over it.
Have a great Christmas and a happy 2012
Phil McCarthy
inSITu Editor
National for three more years New Zealanders voted the John Key-led National Party back into power with a decisive mandate – but questions remain around the controversial asset sales policy.
What harm could a cuppa do?Occupy protestors who have been in Gala St Reserve more than a month presented an invitation for Devonshire tea and a game of cricket to the Invercargill City Council on Tuesday. BRUCE HITCHCOCK reports.
Winston Peters – the teapotgate speech: VideoTax reform needed to redistribute wealth – Peters
Winston Peters says New Zealand can regain the level of social equity we once had though a fairer tax system. BRUCE HITCHCOCK reports.
Issac being lined up as ACT leader – PetersNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Prime Minister John Key talked to John Banks about the restructuring of the ACT Party, including the need for a new leader. RUSSELL FREDRIC was there.
Review: Chrysalis Graduate Platform show
The culmination of years of study was on display last night at Centrestage as SIT arts students thrilled a full house with their end of year Chrysalis Graduate Platform. PETRINA WRIGHT reviews the show.
Chrysalis – fashion show pics 
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