The Southland Tribune; Edition #132
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” – Elbert Hubbard.
'Te Unua is a perfect fit': New museum name sorted
The Roaring Pen….. The No 1 (and only) dedicated Southland Stags podcast
Heartbreak for Peeters: World Championships final narrowly missed
Today’s Poll… What’s the most important election issue for you?
Out & About… SAM V Presents One Night Stand
'Te Unua is a perfect fit': New museum name sorted
“As seen in the museum concept designs released last week, Te Unua has been considered in the plans and has shaped the cultural narrative of the new facility. The double-hulled waka can be seen connecting the south and north entrances to the museum.” (READ MORE HERE).
The Roaring Pen…. The No 1 (and only) dedicated Southland Stags podcast
Have a listen:
Roaring Pen hosts Nick Jeffrey, Nathan Burdon, and Logan Savory look back at the Wellington Ranfurly Shield loss, look forward to the all-important Stag Day on Saturday, but most interestingly put some questions to Rugby Southland director of rugby Matt Saunders in an informative and entertaining chat.
Heartbreak for Peeters: World Championships final narrowly missed
Javelin thrower Tori Peeters has come up just short in her quest to book a spot in the final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The Southlander was attempting to become the first New Zealand female in history to reach a global (Olympics or World Championships) javelin final. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
About $55m was paid out in insurance claims 39 years ago in Southland for what reason?
What trophy do the Southland and Otago rugby teams play for?
Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck attended which Invercargill high school?
Where would you have found the old Sergeant Peppers Nightclub in Invercargill before it closed?
What was the name of the popular long-time cafe that operated on Tay St before it made way as part of the Invercargill Central development?
SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll….
Out & About….
SAM V Presents One Night Stand - Saturday, 8pm - Southland Musicians Club
Fresh off his USA exploits, the award-winning Sam V returns to the stages of his homeland for One Night Stand. A truly cultural experience.
In a polarising, somewhat questionable move, Sam V has elected to travel to the unknown territories of Southland (Invercargill) for a one-off dust at the Southland Musicians Club on Saturday, August 26 alongside rising local talents Michael Kuresa & Kevin Tairaki.
Head to ticketspace.co.nz for tickets
In case you missed it….
Please explain: The Invercargill City Council has voted unanimously to ask that Great South explain why a planned oat milk plant is now heading to Canterbury. (READ MORE HERE).
Climate change: An Invercargill City Councillor prompted a few puzzled looks on Tuesday when he declared he did not believe climate change “for a second”. (READ MORE HERE).
Ranking rise: Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has been propelled up the National Party list rankings and could be in line for a key role in a potential National-led Government. (READ MORE HERE).
$5m contribution: Invercargill’s new museum has been given a major funding boost, with Community Trust South confirming a multi-million dollar grant. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
The 1984 floods 2. Donald Stuart Memorial Trophy 3. James Hargest College 4. At Don St (Building became the Sugar Shack) 5. Zookeepers