The Southland Tribune; Edition #127
"You’re never too important to be nice to people." - Jon Batiste.
Federated Farmers: 'We have real concerns about farmer wellbeing'
Southland innovators honoured with national awards
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
Today’s Poll… Will Winston Peters return to parliament?
Out & About… 'Takin' Care of Business'
Federated Farmers: 'We have real concerns about farmer wellbeing'
A recent survey of over 1000 dairy, sheep, beef, and arable farmers has found that confidence is at historic lows, says Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland innovators honoured with national awards
Third-generation Balfour farmers Blair and Jody Drysdale have been recognised for their innovation at the 2023 Arable Awards of New Zealand. (READ MORE HERE).
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
The Southland Stags have drafted in a new hooker, rookie Stags hooker Jack Taylor outlines what has been said after the first-round loss, athletics coach Lance Smith offers up a must-read book for any leaders, and we take a look at the sporting weekend. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
What was the Invercargill Eye before it was stopped in 2018?
Which current All Black attended Edendale Primary School?
In 2015 Splash Palace in Invercargill found itself making global headlines for what reason?
Former Southland rugby players Jeremy Winders and Steven Hayes teamed up as part of what band?
Where in Southland is the Auld Farm Distillery?
SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll….
Out & About….
'Takin' Care of Business' - August 17, 18 & 19 - Southland Musicians Club, Invercargill
The Southland Musicians Club is proud to present its 2023 Theatre Restaurant - 'Takin' Care of Business' in which they will take an affectionate look at the subject of "Work".
These shows are always popular, and will again this year, feature a plethora of the south's most popular singers along with The Jetset Show band bringing you songs that all relate to the toil of making a living. Interspersed with a snappy narration and humorous skits.
You will be treated to some top-class live music as you arrive, enjoy a scrumptious Country Manor meal served to your table, followed by the show.
Tickets, $55, can be purchased at Little Fire Musicworks, 153 Dee Street.
In case you missed it….
‘It’s a real pain’: 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 - Listen here:
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.
Mum’s the Word: 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).
Quiz Answers….
A weekly newspaper. 2. Damian McKenzie 3. Code browns on six successive Friday evenings 4. The Swede Eaters 5. Scotts Gap, Western Southland
Thanks Logan. ☺️
How do I find the result of a poll conducted earlier this week?