Editor’s letter

Kia ora,

Wherever you are reading this from, this week we take a look at student digs: the good, the bad and the ugly. Our news team interrogate the cost-of-living crisis and look at inequality with their usual critical eye and great fact-checking. Some of the stories are sad, some hopeful and all of them will hopefully, in some way, reveal a little more of the reality of being a student or working in casual labour in this increasingly expensive world. We’re deeply examining these issues because quality of life and cost of living are two things that should be high priority as we come towards national elections- more equitable solutions for all are needed. We also hope you enjoy the funny flat tales, complete with manky fridge discoveries and doll collections. Welcome to our humble abodes. If you’re reading this from your house, we hope you’re warm and toasty, and remember, if you’re not, there is help out there at your student association.