The Southland Tribune; Edition #113
Quote of the day: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney
Has the Invercargill Central development shone a spotlight on other untidy buildings?
Dan Davin Foundation: Widely published writer 2023 Writer in Residence
parkrun: The simple movement that's gone global
The national bowls titles keep coming for Southland
Coach's advice to Sharks: Player development key
Rural rugby at its best; champions decided
Sporting coup: Invercargill to host international tennis matchup
Today’s poll… Should KiwiSaver be able to be used for rental bonds?
Out & About… Tunatuna launch
Has the Invercargill Central development shone a spotlight on other untidy buildings?
Are some neglected inner city commercial buildings becoming a problem? Are they detracting from the multi-million dollar Invercargill Central development, and other recent work? And if so, what can be done to get commercial building owners to tidy up their properties? (READ MORE HERE).
Dan Davin Foundation: Widely published writer 2023 Writer in Residence
The Dan Davin Literary Foundation is very excited to be hosting Dr Vivienne Plumb at the 2023 Writer in Residence. (READ MORE HERE).
parkrun: The simple movement that's gone global
The parkrun tattoo on Tom Williams’ upper arm is a giveaway. The Englishman is a true believer in just what Parkrun has become since its inception at Bushy Park in London close to 19 years ago. (READ MORE HERE).
The national bowls titles keep coming for Southland
Southland’s remarkable run of national bowls success just keeps going. The Gore Bowling Club’s men’s triples team of Sheldon Bagrie-Howley, Thomas Cockerill, and Elliot Mason have been crowned the New Zealand Champions of Champions in Dunedin. (READ MORE HERE).
Coach's advice to Sharks: Player development key
“It’s not a quick fix but we certainly need to see a flow on of local players emerge, and then compliment that with the top-end recruitment of the imports.” (READ MORE HERE).
Rural rugby at its best; champions decided
It was the boot of Tokanui fullback Daniel Webber who proved the key to setting up a big party in and amongst the proud Tokanui community. (READ MORE HERE).
Sporting coup: Invercargill to host international tennis matchup
International tennis is coming to Invercargill. Tennis New Zealand has announced ILT Stadium Southland will host a Davis Cup tie between New Zealand and Thailand on September 15 and 16. (READ MORE HERE).
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Today’s Poll….
Quick Quiz….
What will officially be launched at Argyle Park in Bluff on Sunday?
Name the only football club in Southland that has a team in Football South’s Southern Premier League?
Who won the Gore District Council by-election last week?
Which rural Southland rugby club celebrated 100 years in 2023 and won the Division One title?
The final show of what Invercargill Musical Theatre production will take place on Saturday?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Out & About…
The launch of Murihiku's very own portable pump track!
Tunatuna's first home is Argyle Park in Bluff, and the launch of this exciting initiative will include a performance by Levi Goodall, bring your bike for a free bike check - grab some kai and maybe win a prize!
Quiz Answers….
Tunatuna - Southland’s portable pump track 2. Queens Park AFC 3. Andy Fraser 4. Tokanui 5. Jersey Boys