The Southland Tribune; Edition #103
'Enough is enough': Iwi delegation front Invercargill City Council/THE SCENE: 'I didn't discover music as much as it discovered me'/Hope H&J Smith staff will be quickly snapped up elsewhere
'Enough is enough': Iwi delegation front Invercargill City Council
THE SCENE: 'I didn't discover music as much as it discovered me'
Former Scarlets lock joins Southland Stags
Hope H&J Smith staff will be quickly snapped up elsewhere
Gore Mayor: NZ rating system 'long overdue for a refresh'
Today’s poll… Are you planning to a attend Friday’s Night of the Arts?
Out & About… Night of the Arts
'Enough is enough': Iwi delegation front Invercargill City Council
A clearly emotional group of Māori representatives have fronted the Invercargill City Council saying, ‘don’t cause division in the town’. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
THE SCENE: 'I didn't discover music as much as it discovered me'
Lachie Hayes is another product of the talented Hayes family. In 2018 Hayes was named Southland Entertainer of the Year joining his father Steven who won the award in 2016. We quiz him on his music journey to date. (READ MORE HERE).
Former Scarlets lock joins Southland Stags
The Southland Stags have landed two new locks to help ease the problematic depth in the second row. (READ MORE HERE).
Hope H&J Smith staff will be quickly snapped up elsewhere
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is feeling for those in the town affected by the H&J Smith department store closure but is confident the job losses can be quickly soaked up elsewhere. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Gore Mayor: NZ rating system 'long overdue for a refresh'
Gore and Mataura residents will pay between $4.75 and $6.86 a week more in rates after the Gore District Council adopted its annual plan for the next financial year. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
The St George and Elston Lea primary schools in Invercargill merged to become what school?
Former Southland Sharks player Mojave King achieved what on Friday?
The White Hill Wind Farm is located near what town in Southland?
Name the Southlander who will make his Tour de France debut this year?
What date will the H&J Smith store in Invercargill close?
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Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Night of the Arts - Friday, June 30 3pm-to-11pm - Invercargill CBD
Great South and co-host Invercargill City Council in partnership with Arts Murihiku are bringing "Night of the Arts" to Invercargill's CBD. This winter event will feature interactive art experiences, live performances and installation for all ages. It celebrates the culture and creativity of Murihiku, Southland. Grab your family and warm jacket and hat and head down for an exciting afternoon and evening in our CBD. For more information artsmurihiku.co.nz/night-of-the-arts
In case you missed it….
Up to $50k bill: The costs keep stacking up. Gore ratepayers now face another up to $50,000 King’s Counsel bill attached to a looming review into the council’s problems. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Losing the ability to have adult discussion: Saturday involved some nastiness, a heap of cringe, and bucketload of misinformation. And both the left and right sides of the political spectrum - you could say - played a part in it. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
CanBead: It’s a simple idea that started with a cancer diagnosis over a decade ago and has since spread through the country. It is now having a positive impact on many people dealing with different challenges in life. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Fernworth Primary 2. Drafted into the NBA 3. Mossburn 4. Corbin Strong 5. November 18