The Southland Tribune; Edition #130
"Tension is who you think you should be, relaxation is who you are." - Chinese Proverb
$6m budget boost needed for museum build as costs rise
The Roaring Pen podcast - Episode 3
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
The Invercargill-based company with a history of giving back
Today’s Poll… Is the 12c fuel taxes rise a good move?
Out & About… Foveaux Harmony Chorus and special guests
$6m budget boost needed for museum build as costs rise
The Invercargill City Council looks set to bump its new museum build budget up by $6m to ensure it can progress with a concept design that has “the wow factor”. And they hope it won’t hit ratepayers in the pocket. (READ MORE HERE).
The Roaring Pen podcast - Episode 3…
Have a listen:
In episode 3 of The Roaring Pen podcast hosts Nick Jeffrey, Nathan Burdon, and Logan Savory delve into the Southland-Northland draw on Sunday - a game that has been likened to 1000 ugly-looking Axotols. (See below).
Although they also take a glass-half-full approach and find a couple of reasons why a potential upset Ranfurly Shield win over Wellington in Wellington on Saturday afternoon might not be completely far-fetched.
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
Buckle up there’s plenty in today’s Spotlight on Sport offering. We ask if NZ Rugby is showing the NPC any love, football columnist Sammy Murrell outlines the World Cup moment that almost had her in tears, we preview a big weekend in club hockey, and also share the story of Josh Cocker’s rapid rise in the sport of netball. Plus, much more. (READ MORE HERE).
The Invercargill-based company with a history of giving back
“We were with the Sting since its inception and have been with the Sharks since their inception. We’ve also been with the [Tour of Southland] for 27 years, it’s been a long-term investment from us.” (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz…. (Ranfurly Shield special)
What year did Southland last win a Ranfurly Shield challenge?
Who kicked all of the points when Southland beat Canterbury 9-3 to win the Ranfurly Shield in 2009?
Southland broke a Ranfurly Shield drought of how many years when it beat Canterbury in 2009?
Who landed a drop goal to lift Southland to a Ranfurly Shield win over Canterbury in 2011?
Who started at No 8 when Southland won the Ranfurly Shield in 2009?
SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll….
Out & About….
Foveaux Harmony Chorus presents their annual show with special guests: Ascot Park Hotel Brass Band, finalists in the ILT / Foveaux Harmony Scholarship and adjudicator Cheryl Anderson. Head along to First Church in Invercargill on Sunday to enjoy an afternoon of fabulous music and talent.
In case you missed it….
The amphitheatre can be used to view Southland landmarks in the daytime and the Southern Lights at night, and can also be utilised as an area for performances, markets, and moonlight cinemas. (READ MORE HERE).
Six-year-olds and Uni papers: There are some remarkable stories emerging from the old Elmwood Garden site in Invercargill. The Dee St building is now home to Enrich@ILT, a school that is an example of innovative thinking backed by the community, along with the ILT. It’s something Invercargill should be proud of. (READ MORE HERE).
Time to shine: There’s never been as much attention on women’s football in New Zealand as there is at the moment. Those at Southland Football HQ know it as well. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
2011 2. Robbie Robinson 3. 50 years 4. James Wilson 5. David Hall