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Heidi Bendikson

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Heidi Bendikson is a former lawyer studying post-graduate journalism. She is based in Queenstown.

Rage, rage against the settled science. Image: Tina Tiller

How many local election candidates are still on the climate change denial bandwagon?

If you thought the days of would-be politicians claiming climate change is a scam or a hoax might be over, we have some bad news.

By Heidi Bendikson | 4th October, 2022

Alex Hewison and Russell Read

From gen-silent to zoomer: views from the youngest and oldest local board candidates

Sixty-seven years separate them, but they have a thing or two in common.

By Heidi Bendikson | 3rd October, 2022

Otago Regional Councils spans Central Otago, Clutha, Dunedin, Queenstown Lakes and Waitaki. Image: Tina Tiller

Race briefing: Otago Regional Council contest swims in toxicity

There's something in the water.

By Heidi Bendikson | 29th September, 2022