The Southland Tribune; Edition #125
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.” - Eleanor Roosevelt.
Ben Bell: 'We all look back and realise mistakes were made'
Mayor acknowledges 'unease' around Kumagaya invite
Diversifying Southland's economy; easier said than done
Top-level domestic cricket returning to Queens Park
Broad: 'I will work hard for all voices in the city'
Today’s Poll… Banning cel phones in school, good idea?
Out & About… Saints All Male Choir’s all-star show
Ben Bell: 'We all look back and realise mistakes were made'
Ben Bell admits he “came in hot” at the start of his stint as Gore’s mayor and on reflection says he probably should have taken more time to make change. (READ MORE HERE).
Mayor acknowledges 'unease' around Kumagaya invite
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has confirmed it was his decision to invite Michael Skerrett on a sister city trip to Japan ahead of the council’s official mana whenua appointees Evelyn Cook and Pania Coote. (READ MORE HERE).
Diversifying Southland's economy; easier said than done
Southland’s long-term economic plan is probably easier to write than to put into action. We as a province have a job on our hands. Some of it will also rest on decision-makers outside the region. (READ MORE HERE).
Top-level domestic cricket returning to Queens Park
After close to three years in the wilderness, top-level domestic cricket will return to Southland’s premier venue in November. New Zealand Cricket has released its 2023-2024 domestic playing schedule which includes Queens Park as one of 15 venues throughout the country. (READ MORE HERE).
Broad: 'I will work hard for all voices in the city'
Steve Broad spoke of a feeling of pride and honour after officially being sworn in as the Invercargill City Council’s newest councillor. Broad was sworn in by Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark at a community wellbeing committee meeting on Tuesday. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
Who finished second in the Invercargill by-election behind Steve Broad?
Who will the Southland Stags play at Rugby Park on Sunday?
Where in Invercargill will you find Gadoochi’s brewery?
Who was the Southland prop named in the All Blacks World Cup squad?
What was the name of the passenger express train that ran between Invercargill and Christchurch from 1970 to 2002?
SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll….
Out & About….
Peace, Love and Music is exactly what we need.
Saints All Male Choir’s all-star show is hitting the stage at Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill on August 12 for their massive annual fundraiser.
The Invercargill-based choir has been singing for nine years at everything from fundraisers, to Santa Parades, Christmas shows, the entertainment awards and rest home tours. The choir fundraisers support children, who might otherwise not have been able to afford it, to take part in music lessons.
Dean Addie, a Saints founding member, said the 60s and 70s themed songs were coming together brilliantly, and the audience was going to be treated to a spectacular night of entertainment - with MC Jack King running the show in-between acts.
But the Peace Love and Music show is more than a bunch a middle-aged blokes singing their hearts out under the expert eye of choirmaster Jo Ward.
The backing band for the evening, The Band With No Name, features Southland music legends Chris Chilton, Matt Ward, Andy Doherty and Scott Calvert.
Top Southland bands The Yardmen and Hoodaki will be smashing out a few bangers while the line-up of individual acts is a true who’s who of Southland entertainment.
Cheryl Anderson, Holly Muirhead, Kylie McGinnis, Bonnie Turner, Jo Ward, Andy Doherty, Lindsay Moffatt, (Saints’ own) Brian Dennis, Ryan Isaacs, Daniel Monteath and Luke Thomas will have everyone up on their feet.
After show band, The Imposters, will keep the music pumping into the early hours.
A few tickets are still left but there won’t be door sales on the night. Get in touch with The Ascot Park Hotel for ticket details - tickets are $50 or $500 for a table of 10.
The doors open at 7pm and the show gets underway at 7.30pm
In case you missed it….
Face-to-face benefits: Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark last year opposed the city council spending money on sister city trips, preferring online catchups. Although he now concedes face-to-face meetings have significant benefits. (READ MORE HERE).
Halfback debut? Japanese halfback Kaisei Tamura is in line for a potential National Provincial Championship debut in Invercargill on Sunday. (READ MORE HERE).
Sammy Murrell: “This tournament has turned the women’s football world on its head over the past few weeks, and I know I’m not alone when I say that I’m here for it.” (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
David Meades 2. Northland 3. At Tuatara Cafe and Bar 4. Ethan de Groot 5. Southerner
I briefly attended a school that banned cellphones, it didn't make me use my phone less, just made me better at hiding it and made me more inclined to wag.