The Southland Tribune; Edition #100
Have councils of the past let us down with civic building neglect?/Ouch... First the winless season, now two key players exit/Gore mayor, councillors apologise to CEO
Have councils of the past let us down with civic building neglect?
Ouch... First the winless season, now two key players exit
Gore mayor, councillors apologise to CEO
New 64-metre-long pump track en route to Bluff
Out & About… Bluff Quiz
Have councils of the past let us down with civic building neglect?
Stripping away all the technical terms, the Invercargill City Council’s Esk St building is absolutely poked. The cost that the council - and in turn the ratepayers - are now facing, just to carry out maintenance work, has been described as stark. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Ouch... First the winless season, now two key players exit
The Southern Steel’s awful 2023 has just got much worse with two key players heading to rival ANZ Premiership teams. (READ MORE HERE).
Gore mayor, councillors apologise to CEO
Gore’s elected members have apologised to its CEO Stephen Parry for the recent “detrimental impact on Parry’s reputation and wellbeing”. (READ MORE HERE),
New 64-metre-long pump track en route to Bluff
The plan is for the new portable pump track to be installed in five different communities over the first years of the project, remaining in a location for two to three months at a time before moving on to the next community. (READ MORE HERE).
Tribune shoutout….
Congratulations to the Southland Business Chamber and COIN South for officially opening its new business and innovation hub in the heart of Invercargill CBD on Wednesday night.
The two organisations have transformed 25 Don St - previously the SIT’s downtown campus - into the new business and innovation hub. Those in the older generation might remember it as the home of the old Trust Bank.
The new business hub also offers co-working spaces for Southland businesses, both starting out and established.
The development also ensures a piece of Invercargill’s inner city doesn’t sit empty and adds to the activity in the CBD.
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Quick Quiz….
1. Name the two rowing clubs situated on the banks of the Oreti River near Invercargill?
2. In what street was the Invercargill Public Library located before it moved to Dee St where it is now?
3. In 2019 Stewart Island was recognised globally as a what?
4. Julian Ineson won coach of the year at the ILT Southland Sports Awards, what sport is he involved in?
5. Who played Burt Munro in the 2005 film The World’s Fastest Indian?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Bluff Quiz - Sunday, 2pm - Bluff RSA
Bluff Promotions are holding a quiz afternoon at the Bluff RSA, Gore Street, Bluff on Sunday (25 June) from 2pm.
Teams of up to six people at a cost of $5 per head are welcome for a quiz suitable for all ages with a first prize for the winning team of a gift hamper packed with prizes from a range of generous sponsors. The hamper continues to grow with some great items being added in recent days.
There is also a prize for a team that perhaps may not have done so well on the day.
Add in some raffles and children’s giveaways and a great afternoon is in store.
Children and teenagers are welcome and there will be a children’s play area for the younger attendees.
MC ‘Robbo’ Robertson will be asking the questions on a range of topics, the bar will be open and bar snacks will be available.
All are welcome and entries are very welcome in advance and can be made to Lindsay Beer - 021 351 499 or lindsay.beer@xtra.co.nz.
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In case you missed it….
Invercargill Central is struggling to fill its first-floor space and economic growth is a little lower than expected for the city. However, an independent report confirms the major development has provided a clear benefit for Invercargill and is expected to continue to do so. (READ MORE HERE).
A music journey that started in the family home
Jenny Mitchell - the 2017 Southland Entertainer of the Year - is currently touring New Zealand which has included helping raise money for Forest & Bird. She provides us with an insight into her music journey to date and outlines an original song that’s special to her. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland cyclists to contest World Track Championships
Southland’s Tom Sexton and Nick Kergozou will head to Glasgow for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships which will run from August 2 to 9. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland runners tested nationally and locally
A group of Southland runners headed to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships and the results were...well...pretty impressive we don't mind saying. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Invercargill Rowing Club & Waihopai Rowing Club 2. Don St 3. International Dark Sky Sanctuary 4. Cycling 5. Anthony Hopkins