The Southland Tribune; Edition #128
“Every day brings new choices.” -Martha Beck.
Cost concern for council projects; museum build included
Pride of the south called into Black Caps squad
Southland Stags prop could be World Cup-bound
Southland Arts Trail is back; artists invited to get involved
Today’s Poll… Who are you backing to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup?
Out & About… Upstage: Michael Kuresa - Currency Single Launch
Cost concern for council projects; museum build included
Invercargill’s new museum project is “tracking well” in regard to time, and those that have had a sneak peek at the soon-to-be-released design suggest it has the wow factor. However, it appears there are some concerns about whether the project’s current budget is sufficient on the back of rising costs. (READ MORE HERE).
Pride of the south called into Black Caps squad
Jacob Duffy has been called into the Black Caps T20 squad which will take on United Arab Emirates this week. Duffy, who started his cricketing journey in Southland, replaces Blair Tickner who has been withdrawn to allow him to be at home with his wife and newborn daughter. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland Stags prop could be World Cup-bound
Southland Stags prop Paula Latu has been called into the Tongan squad and could now line up at the Rugby World Cup starting in France next month. Injuries have struck the Tongan propping stocks with Latu called in for its test against Canada in Tonga on Tuesday. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland Arts Trail is back; artists invited to get involved
The Southland Arts Trail is back for its second year, providing an opportunity for artists to open their doors to the public. Arts Murihiku invites emerging and established creatives, from all genres, guilds and galleries to get involved. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
Who won the recent Invercargill City Council by-election?
Southland swimmer Todd Utteridge did what in 1989?
Which Southland musician will launch his single Currency at the Civic Theatre tonight?
Which international rugby team did Southland beat at Rugby Park in 1978?
Kirsty Pickett is the new chair for which southern organisation?
SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll….
Out & About….
Upstage: Michael Kuresa - Currency Single Launch - Tonight (August 15, 7pm) - Civic Theatre
Southland singer/songwriter Michael Kuresa is ready to make waves.
With musical influences ranging from Six60 and Michael Bublé to Stevie Wonder, and an assist from Parachute Studios and APRA Silver Scroll-winning producer/songwriter Daniel Martin, Kuresa’s star is rising steadily.
His debut single, Across the Ocean, hit number seven on the NZ singles chart; Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret is delighted to host Kuresa as he gives Murihiku a sneak peek of his next drop, Currency.
Join Kuresa for an intimate, one-night-only showcase and celebrate one of Southland’s finest talents.
In case you missed it….
Confidence down: 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: 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).
Golden day: Southland holding school rugby bragging rights in the Highlanders region after the Southland Girls’ High School and Southland Boys’ High School teams both beat Dunedin schools to win their respective finals on Saturday. (READ MORE HERE).
NZ team named: The New Zealand team for next month’s Davis Cup tennis tie against Thailand in Invercargill features a mix of experience and promise. Rubin Statham, New Zealand’s most experienced Davis Cup player, has been named in the team alongside Artem Sitak, Ajeet Rai, Isaac Becroft, and Finn Reynolds. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Steve Broad 2. He swam Foveaux Strait 3. Michael Kuresa 4. Australia 5. Community Trust South