The Southland Tribune; Edition #157
To sell or not? Strategic value of council properties to be discussed/Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
To sell or not? Strategic value of council properties to be discussed
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
Today’s Poll… Which is the best Great Walk?
Out & About… Artist Talk
To sell or not? Strategic value of council properties to be discussed
The Invercargill City Council is set to discuss the strategic value of certain council-owned properties with the prospect of potentially putting some up for sale. Council staff have prepared a report which will be discussed on Tuesday. It outlines six council-owned properties which could potentially be repurposed or “disposed of”. (READ MORE HERE).
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition
The Southland Stags’ sights have quickly switched to 2024 which will include sorting who will coach the team next season, in today’s Spotlight on Sport we outline the situation. Our racing correspondent Jamie Searle also takes a look at Sunday’s Winton Cup meeting, while we dish up another Magic Moment in our athletics series. Plus much more. (READ MORE HERE).
All for a good cause…. Hawthorndale Care Village
The one-of-a-kind SBS Bank Southland Stags player-worn and signed charity jerseys are now live for bids on Trade Me.
The Stags wore the on-off jerseys against Bay of Plenty recently and are now up for auction. Bidding closes at 7pm on Saturday, October 14.
Click here to check out the auction and make your bid.
All 23 Jerseys are signed on the front with a clean back so you have options to frame it with Signatures forward, or if you are a back of jersey sponsor, it can be framed fresh with your logo on show along with jersey number.
Winning Bids will include a match day programme and PNG action shot of the jersey on the player during the game.
All profits will be donated to The Hawthorndale Care Village which is in the final fundraising stages of their specialist Dementia Care Village.
Give generously Stag fans and own a piece of Southland rugby history.
Quick Quiz…
Where did comedian Billy Connolly perform in Invercargill in 2009?
Who was this week named the Southland Stags’ 2023 Player of the Year?
Where in Southland will you find the Connect Café?
Who is the Labour Party candidate for the Invercargill electorate at the October 14 election?
What is the name of the motorsport rally taking place in Southland on Saturday?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Artist Talk - Thursday October 12 - Whare Taupua Community Arts Space
head a long and hang out with at Whare Taupua Community Arts Space where Arts Murihiku is hosting an Artist Talk during the Southland Arts Trail 2023.
There will be three amazing artists speaking in the whare – Caitlin Rose Donnelly, Daegan Wells, and Paul McLachlan. All three are nationally recognised, and they all call Murihiku home. You won't want to miss the chance to hear them chat about their creative practices, approaches, and their experience in arts in Aotearoa.
Bring along your curiosity and maybe a few questions!
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In case you missed it…
Testing the body: What 37-year-old Simon Patton has dreamt up to test himself is one part madness another part inspirational. On October 19 Patton will set off in his quest to complete Southland’s five Great Walks in just five days. (READ MORE HERE).
Bullying or not bullying? Outgoing Gore District Council CEO Steve Parry has suggested the bullying “card” is too often played in the workplace environment. After 22 years Parry resigned last month and will finish up this month. It followed a challenging period that included and public falling out with New Zealand’s youngest mayor Ben Bell as well as public accusations from former staff of bullying at the council. (READ MORE HERE).
Food guide: “People often come to Southland knowing about cheese rolls, but there are so many other foods to savour, and we want to make sure visitors get the opportunity to experience as many as possible.” (READ MORE HERE).
Boutique or status quo? Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark wants to be 100% certain that rugby folk view its long-term future at Rugby Park before carrying out significant work on the venue during the next 12 months. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
ILT Stadium Southland 2. Blair Ryall 3. Otautau 4. Liz Craig 5. Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally