The Southland Tribune; Edition #14
Southland connection to Kansas City's Super Bowl victory/Invercargill mayor 'not prepared to sit back' on hospital matter/Sir Tim Shadbolt has settled his claims against the Invercargill City Council
The Southland connection to Kansas City's Super Bowl victory
Invercargill mayor 'not prepared to sit back' on hospital matter
Sir Tim Shadbolt has settled his claims against the Invercargill City Council
Today’s Poll…. Have you heard Michael Kuresa’s debut single Across the Ocean yet?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #14 (Orepuki Beach Cafe)
Out & About…. Burning Horse 2023
Plus, Tribune Shoutout, Stories Elsewhere, our Quick Quiz and more
The Southland connection to Kansas City's Super Bowl victory
They say you can find a Southland connection in almost anything. Well, in terms of Super Bowl LVII, we’ve done just that. (READ MORE HERE)
Invercargill mayor 'not prepared to sit back' on hospital matter
“I’m not prepared to sit back…. This is a hospital that needs to be fit for purpose for the next 50 years.” (READ MORE HERE)
Sir Tim Shadbolt v Invercargill City Council….
Sir Tim Shadbolt has settled his claims against the Invercargill City Council and Riskpool, the council’s insurers.
Shadbolt was seeking to recover his legal expenses related to a 2015 defamation claim brought by councillor Karen Arnold. The ICC and Riskpool have not accepted liability for these expenses, but have agreed to a resolution. A council statement says Shadbolt is satisfied with this resolution and has agreed to discontinue his proceedings.
No figures have been provided in terms of the settlement.
Statement from Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark:
“Throughout this process, council has been measured in its consideration of options and Councillors have worked to balance lawful obligations and the interests of the community. To date, Council has incurred costs of $285,000 in these proceedings.
“It is likely Council would have faced further costs had this settlement not occurred. It was important for Council to draw a line under these proceedings and move forward. Council is not able to comment further on this matter.”
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Quick Quiz….
What is the name of the high school in Wyndham?
In 2019, Rakiura Stewart Island was officially recognised as the world’s fifth international what?
Who is the president on the Invercargill Licensing Trust board?
Who was the Southland Stags player who scored a match-winning try against the Crusaders in its preseason rugby fixture?
Which food outlet will you find on the corner of Tay St and Jed St in Invercargill?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s poll…
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Tribune Shoutout….
Former Southland Boys’ High School pupil Jacob Duffy has been called into the Black Caps test squad for the first test against England at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui, scheduled to start on Thursday.
The Southlander has represented New Zealand in the T20 and ODI formats but is yet to play in a test match, which is regarded by most as cricket’s pinnacle.
Duffy and Scott Kuggeleijn have been called into the squad with Kyle Jamieson ruled out of the test series with a suspected back stress fracture. Matt Henry will also miss the first test as he waits the birth of his first child.
As always, Southland is behind you Jacob Duffy.
Stories Elsewhere….
While obviously a scary situation Evan Harding’s story for The Southland Times and Stuff where Paul Harrison outlines to him the moment when an “out-of-control motorbike flew through the air towards him” is compelling.
Harrison was one of five people taken to hospital after two separate crashes at the Bluff Hillclib at the Burt Munro Challenge. Check out what Harrison had to say in the Southland Times/Stuff article. (READ MORE).
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #14
(We think it’s worth reminding ourselves why Southland is such a special place, so that’s what we’ll do regularly)
Orepuki Beach Cafe…. It has fantastic garden to table food, house baked breads and cake, and great coffee, beer and wine in a relaxing cafe where you can enjoy a meal or cabinet food.
Nestled on 8 hectares of pastureland adjacent to the Orepuki township, it produces it own lamb and beef. The chefs have passion for serving fresh, on premise cooked and baked, locally-sourced food.
The cafe is housed in a grand old house that stands on the main highway of Orepuki overlooking Te Waewae Bay and the Longwoods Forest. Built around 1885, the first owner of this house was Captain Crowther of the Colonial Guard, who was sent from England to the new colony. The house had been recently restored.
Out and About….
Burning Horse 2023 - Friday, Feb 17 to Sunday, Feb 19
Burning Horse is a unique multi-disciplinary art festival. It combines live and electronic music, performance and installation art, live painting, wellness workshops, nature immersion, regenerative education and a large flaming horse sculpture.
The festival is held on The Montana Flat, a sheep farm in Northern Southland.
The first public Burning Horse was held in 2018 and by 2020 it attracted 700 attendees. After missing two years it returns in 2023.
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In case you missed it….
No sleep, no problem: 19-year-old Dean Stewart had a go at rugby once to see if he was “good enough to be an All Black”. It turns out he isn’t, his special strength in life is instead “running around in the hills and not sleeping”. Stewart shares his journey with Nathan Burdon. (READ MORE HERE)
3 Waters: The Invercargill City Council opposes being asked to collect revenue for Three Waters services it will no longer control and deliver in the future. (READ MORE HERE).
Mediawatch: RNZ Mediawatch presenter Colin Peacock caught up with the Tribune’s Logan Savory for a segment on its weekly Sunday morning programme. Colin asked some questions that might also be on your mind as to what The Southland Tribune is all about and the challenges ahead.
Have a listen to the interview:
Quiz Answers….
Menzies College 2. Dark Sky Sanctuary 3. Paddy O’Brien 4. Jack Taylor 5. Fat Bastard Pies.
Well I hope Sir Tim got a decent settlement from this.
Anything less is the price he pays for being shafted. IMO