The Southland Tribune; Edition #114
Quote of the day: “You’ve got to dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” -William W. Purkey.
Planned Southland plant-based milk factory now heading elsewhere
Council asked 'to be brave' but sticks with voting system
THE SCENE: Darcy Kerr's musical journey
Concept designs drawn up for Henry's new home
Rare Kākāpō returning to the mainland to live
Fifth place finish for Southland's Leitch in France
Today’s Poll… Christchurch’s Mayor wants to host the Commonwealth Games, good idea?
Out & About… Tunatuna launch
Planned Southland plant-based milk factory now heading elsewhere
Southland has been dealt a blow with a planned plant-based milk factory in the province now expected to be constructed in Canterbury. (READ MORE HERE).
THE SCENE: Darcy Kerr's musical journey
“My music journey started at soon as I could tap my fingers or make noise. The first instrument I learned was the chanter when I was around 4 or 5.” (READ MORE HERE).
Council asked 'to be brave' but sticks with voting system
Invercargill City Council is sticking with the “first past the post” voting system despite a passionate plea “to be brave” and make a change. (READ MORE HERE).
Concept designs drawn up for Henry's new home
Concept designs for the home for Henry and his tuatara friends in Queens Park have been unveiled. In June, Christchurch-based firm Studio 4 Architects came on board to design the new facility and have now delivered a first look at the tuatara space in the animal reserve. (READ MORE HERE).
Rare Kākāpō returning to the mainland to live
For the first time in nearly four decades, kākāpō will be living on mainland New Zealand. The Department of Conservation in partnership with Ngāi Tahu is moving four male kākāpō from Whenua Hou/Codfish Island near Rakiura Stewart Island to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Waikato today. (READ MORE HERE).
Fifth place finish for Southland's Leitch in France
Southlander Brendon Leitch and Leipert Motorsport teammate Gerhard Watzinger have finished fifth at the latest round of the 2023 Michelin Le Mans Cup held at the Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. (READ MORE HERE).
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Today’s Poll….
Quick Quiz….
Who was Sir Tim Shadbolt’s last deputy mayor during his time as Invercargill’s mayor?
Which country will New Zealand play in a Davis Cup tennis tie at ILT Stadium Southland in September?
Which two Southland schools are merging to become Māruawai College?
The Southern Steel has signed defender Jeante Strydom from which country?
TV 3 weather presenter Mike Puru is from which Southland town?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Out & About…
Matariki Night Disc Golf - Te Anau
Think illuminated tees and baskets, glow stickers and lights for the discs and it's free!
Where: Ivon Wilson Park, Te Anau
Time: 6:30PM - 8PM
Dates: 3 nights - Tuesday 18 July, Wednesday 19 July & Thursday 20 July
Bring your own discs or borrow one from the 'light-up-station'. There will be FireFly glow vinyl stickers and LED lights for discs. The tee pads and baskets lit up - perfect.
So, invite a mate or two for a bit of nighttime fun. Dress warm and take a torch.
Quiz Answers….
Nobby Clark 2. Thailand 3. Gore High School & Longford Intermediate 4. South Africa 5. Gore