The Southland Tribune; Edition #108
Opinion: The dull Three Waters convo that's actually very important/Galbraith Shield final: Curtain to come down on five-year stint/H&J Smith to open uniform store at new Invercargill location
Opinion: The dull Three Waters convo that's actually very important
Galbraith Shield final: Curtain to come down on five-year Southland stint
H&J Smith to open uniform store at new Invercargill location
Highs and lows for Southland's Leitch in Belgium
Award No 10 for Invercargill driver Liam MacDonald
Today’s poll… Which is your favourite cafe?
Out & About… Get Folked
Opinion: The dull Three Waters chat that's actually very important
For three and a bit years now I’ve been writing about the Government’s Three Waters reform. If I’m frank, it hasn’t been all that enjoyable. It’s not all that sexy, those in the media game chasing clicks might say. But it’s important. (READ MORE HERE).
Galbraith Shield final: Curtain to come down on five-year Southland stint
Isaac Te Tamaki will sign off on a five-year rugby stint in Southland on Saturday. The 28-year-old will depart as a popular member of the Southland rugby community. (READ MORE HERE).
H&J Smith to open uniform store at new Invercargill location
H&J Smith’s school uniform offering will live on - albeit at a different location under a new partnership. (READ MORE HERE).
Highs and lows for Southland's Leitch in Belgium
German-based Southland driver Brendon Leitch has come out on top of the overall rankings after the latest round of the 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe (one-make) series held at the Circuit de Spa-Francochamps in Belgium. (READ MORE HERE).
Award No 10 for Invercargill driver Liam MacDonald
Liam MacDonald was awarded the Southland Sports Car Club Champions Trophy for the 10th time at the club’s 2022/2023 prizegiving at Teretonga Park on Monday night. (READ MORE HERE).
Today’s Poll…
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Quick Quiz….
What is the name of the park located 11km from Gore at the south west end of the Croydon Bush Reserve?
Name the Southland Sharks player who this week announced he is retiring from basketball?
What popular event will be held at Queens Park in Invercargill from July 14 to July 18?
Southland’s Benji Culhane made his debut for what national sports team this year?
Which town will get the first use of a new portable pump track that has arrived in Southland?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Out & About…
GET FOLKed - Friday, July 7 - Southland Musicians Club
Pull out those folk originals and covers, get on down to the muso's club to share with the fab supportive GET FOLKed audience and crew. Such a cool night to connect, share and meet up with friends and whanau in a cool, relaxed atmosphere.
Koha/Donation Entry
Doors open 6.30pm
Start 7.00pm
Performers
Expressions of interest to perform ~ let one of the GET FOLKed wahine know on arrival, that will be Renee, Tracey, Margy or Kylie and we will add your name to the board. The board can fill up quickly so make sure you see us on arrival to get your name up early.
In case you missed it….
Where’s the rebrand gone? A former Invercargill City Council staffer is “pissed off” a city rebrand she was part of six years ago has largely been shelved. In 2017 a new “Dream Big” rebrand was launched for Invercargill at a cost of $150,000. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Skipper’s big week: Mark this week down as a big one for Jacob Coghlan. On Monday Coghlan put pen to paper signing for another National Provincial Championship campaign with the Southland Stags. (READ MORE HERE).
The SCENE: In this week’s THE SCENE profile we quiz Sam Cullen on his music journey to date, his music influences, and share with you a song of his that’s special to him. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Dolamore Park 2. Alex Pledger 3. Matariki at Queens Park 4. Black Sticks (men’s hockey) 5. Bluff