The drive through one section of Northland is notable for the kilometres of concrete sleepers stacked up by the rail lines, but no work is going on and there are no trains
Tom Kitchin is a journalist based in New Zealand, with a focus on local news and issues. He writes for Newsroom NZ and RNZ, and his work has also been featured in the New Zealand Herald. Tom covers a range of topics, including environmental conservation, science, politics, and community stories.