The Southland Tribune; Edition #116
“If we have the attitude that it’s going to be a great day it usually is.” - Catherine Pulsifier.
ILT CEO surprised Great South has supported factory shift
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
New comic book store joins eclectic group of small businesses
Today’s poll… Who watched the Football Ferns’ glorious win?
Out & About… Māori Mermaid Jessica Hinerangi
ILT CEO surprised Great South has supported factory shift
Invercargill Licensing Trust chief executive Chris Ramsay says it is “mind-blowing” that a decision to shift a planned plant-based milk factory out of Southland has been supported by Great South. (READ MORE HERE).
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
In today’s Spotlight on Sport, we talk to Rugby Southland director of rugby Matt Saunders about the Stags’ first preseason hit out on Saturday, we shine a light on a man behind the rival of Queenstown running, and we look at the sporting weekend ahead. (READ MORE HERE).
New comic book store joins eclectic group of small businesses
It has fast become one of Invercargill’s more quirky spaces. Above the Black Shag Cafe at 136 Dee St, you’ll find a record store - Threes & Sevens Records, down the hallway is a tattoo artist going about her work, and on Saturday a new comic store will join them. (READ MORE HERE).
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Today’s Poll….
Quick Quiz….
Where in Southland will the Southland Stags play its preseason game on Saturday?
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark and councillors Tom Campbell, Trish Boyle, Alex Crackett, and Barry Stewart have headed where this week on a four-day trip?
What popular annual event will take place at ILT Stadium Southland from August 21 to August 25?
New Zealand cricketer Jacob Duffy was born in which Southland town?
A planned plant-based milk factory for Southland is now likely to be built in what other province?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Out & About…
Māori Mermaid Jessica Hinerangi is hosting a one-off Poetry & Illustration workshop at the Whare Taupua Community Arts Space in Invercargill.
Head along to explore Jessica's creative process and create your own poem and artwork.
In case you missed it….
THE SCENE: “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).
FFP or STV? 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).
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).
Quiz Answers….
Te Anau 2. Kumagaya, Japan 3. Murihiku Polyfest 4. Lumsden 5. Canterbury