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Shanti Mathias

Shanti is a contributing writer at The Spinoff with a focus on Christchurch and the South Island. Email her at shanti@thespinoff.co.nz

Shanti Mathias

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‘It was 10 years of work, all in one moment’: Wellington’s kiwi are now truly ‘free range’

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A third of people called for jury service last year didn’t show up. Is the system broken?

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Could harakeke be the key to removing ‘forever chemicals’ from our water?

Why taking the bus is 10 times safer than driving a car

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A band who like to have fun: The Beths live in Christchurch, reviewed

a photo of the bus interchange - a zigzaggy ceiling nad columns - superimposed with red-melon coloured speakers, musical notes, horns, clarinets and saxophones

The music played at the Christchurch bus interchange, reviewed

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The legal challenge to New Zealand’s ‘incoherent’ climate plan, explained

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The ninth wave of Covid: What you need to know

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Farmers support it. Animal activists want it. Will the government take action?

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Why you should get excited about tonight’s lunar eclipse

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What does the latest twist in the US tariff saga mean for New Zealand exporters?