The Southland Tribune; Edition #122
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." - Michael Altshuler
Significant milestone in efforts to eradicate M. bovis
The Roaring Pen podcast is back
Upskilling Southland's performing arts from 'from page to stage
SBS Bank renews sponsorship commitments with Southland community
Today’s Poll… Who gets your vote if the election was to be held today?
Out & About… Southland Stags v Waikato
Significant milestone in efforts to eradicate M. bovis
A farming leader is ‘cautiously optimistic’ given New Zealand has reached a point where there are no current M. bovis infections and no properties under investigation. (READ MORE HERE).
Stags 2023: The Roaring Pen podcast is back….
Have listen and enjoy:
The Roaring Pen podcast - focused on the Southland Stags - was launched by Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey last year for the 2022 NPC season.
Here’s some good news Stags supporters. After some encouragement from the Stags’ No 1 fan Lindsay Beer the podcast is back for a second season this year.
Hosted by Jeffrey and Burdon - with The Tribune’s Logan Savory joining in as well - the podcast will again shine a light on all things the Southland Stags throughout the 2023 NPC season.
In episode No 1 in season two we take a look back at 2022, look at the season ahead, and delve into the makeup of the 2023 Stags squad ahead of the competition opener in Invercargill on Sunday.
Upskilling Southland's performing arts from 'from page to stage'
Southland’s performing arts scene is getting another boost this month with the team from StageAntics coming to town. (READ MORE HERE).
SBS Bank renews sponsorship commitments with Southland community
SBS Bank has renewed its financial support for a wide range of Southland organisations. The 154-year-old Invercargill-based bank has confirmed a further two-year commitment to its key sponsorship portfolio that extends to community partnerships, sports, arts and culture. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
What is the name of the bar at the top of The Langlands Hotel?
Who is the naming rights sponsor of the Southland Stags?
Hilary Barry was a compare at which Southland event at the weekend?
Southlander Karl McDonald is the physiotherapist for which international rugby team?
What is the name of the cafe at 33 Arena Ave in Invercargill?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll….
Out & About….
Southland Stags v Waikato - Sunday, 4.35pm - Rugby Park, Invercargill
The best time in New Zealand’s rugby calendar is here again - Stags season.
The 2023 National Provincial Championship kicks-off this week with the Southland Stags taking on Waikato at Rugby Park in Invercargill.
Get along and again show the rest of country how you a supposed to get in behind a provincial rugby team.
In case you missed it….
Next generation leaders: Close to 14 years ago Matt Saunders, David Hall, James Wilson, and Josh Bekhuis, were part of something special. Fast forward to 2023 and that quartet of 2009 Southland rugby heroes have united in a quest to try to spark some more special rugby moments in the south. (READ MORE HERE).
THE SCENE: In today’s THE SCENE profile we catch up with FOTA lead singer Jay Sellwood as he provides an insight into his music journey and the Southland group. (READ MORE HERE).
Opinion: “This election seems to be pandering to either get into power or stay in power rather than a vision of the society or country we want to live in.” (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
360 2. SBS Bank 3. Hokonui Fashion Awards 4. Japan 5. Industry