The Southland Tribune; Edition #126
"We all have problems. But it's not what happens to us, [it's] the choices we make after." - Elizabeth Smart
'It a real pain': Year on and significant CBD building remains empty
The Roaring Pen podcast: Episode two, featuring Jack Taylor
Mum's the Word bringing laughter and tears to Invercargill audiences
Today’s Poll… Which Southland pro sports team do you prefer watching live?
Out & About… Crafternoon Tea
'It a real pain': Year on and significant CBD building remains empty
A year on from the Farmers department store vacating its previous Dee St site the Invercargill building remains empty. Although the building owner is still confident he will get it filled. (READ MORE HERE).
The Roaring Pen podcast: Episode two, featuring Jack Taylor
In episode two of The Roaring Pen podcast hosts Nick Jeffrey, Nathan Burdon, and Logan Savory dissect the Southland Stags’ week one loss to Waikato, they also chat with rookie hooker Jack Taylor, and look ahead to Sunday’s game against Northland. Have a listen:
Mum's the Word bringing laughter and tears to Invercargill audiences
If you’ve been a mum, have a mum or just fancy a night out then don’t keep quiet about Mum’s the Word. Repertory Invercargill’s latest offering, following on from the sell-out season of smash-hit Blackadder: Butler to the Prince, is funny, touching, raw and honest, just like motherhood itself. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
Who was the ILT CEO prior to the appointment of Chris Ramsay in 2017?
Southlanders Tom Sexton and Nick Kergozou claimed bronze medals at which sports event at the weekend?
In what year was Waxy O’Sheas Irish Pub opened in Invercargill?
Who will Southland Boys’ High School play in Saturday’s Highlanders regional first XV secondary schools rugby final?
Which Southland leader featured on The Project TV programme on Tuesday night?
SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll….
Out & About….
Crafternoon Tea - Saturday, 1pm to 3pm - Invercargill Public Library
Bring a craft or just come along for a look! From sewing to scrapbooking to super-gluing – Crafternoon Tea is the club for hands-on crafty people. Whether you have a project to show off, or a skill you want to learn, head along for a chat over a cuppa with like-minded people.
In case you missed it….
Reflection: 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).
Mayoral 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: 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).
Cricket return: 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).
‘Pride and honour’: 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).
Quiz Answers….
Greg Mulvey 2. World Track Cycling Championships 3. 2001 4. Otago Boys’ High School 5. Ben Bell