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Disillusionment and distrust of politicians rife in Southland coal towns

Disillusionment and distrust of politicians rife in Southland coal towns2 days ago4 min

Disillusionment and distrust of politicians is rife in the Southland coal towns of Ohai and Nightcaps. Most of the miners are now long gone and the character of the area is rapidly changing for those left behind. In the final story of our Backroads to the Beehive series, South Island Correspondent Tim Brown takes a trip down State Highway 96.