The Southland Tribune; Edition #138
"Tension is who you think you should be, relaxation is who you are." - Chinese Proverb
Gore council CEO Steve Parry resigns
'It's crazy': Reflecting on an emotional national triumph
Southlander takes vital step to massive MotoGP goal
Tuatara guru presented with Paul Harris Fellowship
Today’s Poll… Who will win the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
Out & About… World Cup opener on the big screen
Gore council CEO Steve Parry resigns
Steve Parry’s resignation follows a turbulent period in Gore which has included a public breakdown in relationship between Parry and Gore Mayor Ben Bell. (READ MORE HERE).
'It's crazy': Reflecting on an emotional national triumph
“Five years ago, you would think this never could happen. Two years ago, you never would think this would happen, at the start of the season you thought this could never happen. When we got to the Top 4 people around the country thought this could never happen.” (READ MORE HERE).
Southlander takes vital step to massive MotoGP goal
Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan has been re-signed to contest the 2024 FIM JuniorGP World Championship in Europe. Buchanan, 17, has confirmed a contract with leading Spanish team AGR Racing for his second full campaign in the championship – a vital step towards achieving his goal of being the next kiwi racer in the MotoGP paddock. (READ MORE HERE).
Tuatara guru presented with Paul Harris Fellowship
The North Invercargill Rotary Club has decided to honour Lindsay Hazley who is best known for his work in Tuatara rehabilitation. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
What event will be held at Don St in Invercargill from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Friday night?
Name the Southern Steel player who has been selected in the Silver Ferns team for the Taini Jamison Trophy and Constellation Cup series?
What annual event will be held at Bill Richardson Transport World on Friday, September 15?
Stags prop Paula Latu will play for which country at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
In what year did outgoing Gore council CEO Steve Parry start in the role?
SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About….
World Cup opener live on the big screen - 7.15am kick-off - Stary Rugby Club, Invercargill
Want to kick-off the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a true rugby environment? How about heading along to the Star Rugby Club in Invercargill on Saturday morning to watch the All Blacks take on France in the competition opener.
For $20 you’ll get breakfast and the chance to watch the game on the big screen in amongst good rugby company. Doors open at 6.15am.
See details below as to how to book your spot.
In case you missed it….
Making the move: Former Invercargill deputy mayor Toni Biddle has made the shift to Christchurch and hasn't ruled out a shot at central government politics in the future. (READ MORE HERE).
Coaches, shoe-string budget, lifelong mates: Southland Boys’ High School’s rugby success over decades has bubbled away without a cashed-up rugby programme that some other schools operate with throughout New Zealand. There is no head-hunting players, through the lure of scholarships, that has been rife nationally in first XV rugby. (READ MORE HERE).
Historic world title: Julie O'Connell has etched her name into Southland bowls folklore by becoming a world champion. O’Connell has teamed up with Teri Backbourn to clinch the gold medal at the inaugural Women's Para Pairs event during the World Bowls Championships on the Gold Coast, Australia. (READ MORE HERE).
Basketball coup? ILT Stadium Southland has locked in another sporting coup with New Zealand and Australia to square-off in a 3x3 basketball series in Invercargill in October. Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) has announced that its 3x3 men’s and women’s national teams will play in Aotearoa - for the first time ever – from October 25 to 28, when they face Australia in a brand-new Trans-Tasman series. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Night Food Market 2. Kate Heffernan 3. Southland Business Excellence Awards 4. Tonga 5. 2001