The Southland Tribune; Edition #169
New hotel development impacts Langlands valuation/Cassie Watt, a true Southland rugby success story/Tour of Southland stage win a welcome return for Patterson
New hotel development impacts Langlands valuation
Cassie Watt, a true Southland rugby success story
Review: Invercargill Repertory's thought-provoking latest offering
Tour of Southland stage win a welcome return for Patterson
Today’s Poll… Do you embrace Halloween?
Out & About… The Great Southern Country Showdown
New hotel development impacts Langlands valuation
The Invercargill Licensing Trust has survived what its CEO describes as the hospitality sector’s most disruptive period in history, although another challenge now looms for the community-owned organisation. That challenge is expected to come when a new 150-room 4.5-star hotel opens in Invercargill. (READ MORE HERE).
Cassie Watt, a true Southland rugby success story
Just 14 years ago Cassie Watt wasn't aware what a knock-on was in rugby, now she is an international referee in what's been an inspirational journey that’s involved a huge amount of determination. (READ MORE HERE).
Review: Invercargill Repertory's thought-provoking latest offering
“The play can be viewed as both a statement on artistic expression and a viciously satirical take on youthful relationships. The four actors are beyond good. They’re sublime. This is difficult material but Maggie Pirie, Logan Dalgity, Conrad Broad, and Kellie Post don’t just deliver a big-city phonebook worth of sassy lines.” (READ MORE HERE).
Tour of Southland stage win a welcome return for Patterson
Cambridge’s Zakk Patterson has capped a tough year with his second Te Anau stage win on the SBS Bank Tour of Southland, with Regan Gough retaining the leader’s orange jersey for a second day. (READ MORE HERE).
Quick Quiz…
On Monday which band announced a 50th anniversary tour that will start in Invercargill on April 12?
What sporting debut is Marshall Erwood making this week?
The Invercargill Public Library is named after which former Invercargill Mayor?
Who was the last Southlander to play for the Black Caps?
Where in Southland will you be eating at Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
The Great Southern Country Showdown - Thursday, Nov 1 - St James Theatre, Gore
Operatunity is bringing entertainers from around the country including our own Marian Burns for the Great Southern Country Showdown, for one night only.
Join us from 6.30pm for drinks and nibbles (included in the ticket price) ahead of the show at 7.30pm.
Tickets on sale from St James Theatre from 9th October - cash only.
Gore Women's Club are hosting the Operatunity group for a fundraiser in Gore.
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In case you missed it….
Severance payments: The Gore District Council has spent a combined $262,000 on staff severance payments over the past two years, including a $182,500 payment to one individual. (READ MORE HERE).
Award winners: A school sports leader is hailing the province’s young sporting talent given the quality of performances acknowledged at the Southland Secondary School Sports Awards on Monday night in Invercargill. (READ MORE HERE).
SBS Tour of Southland: Australian professional Sam Jenner has claimed a fast and frantic stage two on the 2023 SBS Bank Tour of Southland with Regan Gough taking over the tour leaders’ orange jersey. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Dragon 2. First SBS Tour of Southland 3. Eve Poole 4. Jacob Duffy 5. Te Anau