The Southland Tribune; Edition #182
Simpson: Unnecessary fear sparked by pillar safety suggestion/Jones returns to Kepler Challenge after breakthrough year/Harry’s Sons - a new podcast launch
Simpson: Unnecessary fear sparked by pillar safety suggestion
Jones returns to Kepler Challenge after breakthrough year
Harry’s Sons - a new podcast launch
Today’s Poll… How often do you play the pokies?
Out & About… Murihiku Christmas Tree Festival
Simpson: Unnecessary fear sparked by pillar safety suggestion
An Invercargill architect believes unnecessary fear has been sparked via suggestions four prominent city pillars might be earthquake-prone. (READ MORE HERE).
Jones returns to Kepler Challenge after breakthrough year
With the potential for a record-equalling sixth Kepler Challenge mountain race title on Saturday, top New Zealand ultrarunner Daniel Jones is as interested as anyone to see how he goes in Te Anau. (READ MORE HERE).
Harry’s Sons - a new podcast launch
A new podcast - Harry’s Sons - has been launched by a couple of Invercargill lads who for the moment are keen to keep a few guessing by simply operating under the names “Fizz” and “Wax”.
The podcast hovers a magnifying glass over some Invercargill matters in a pretty relaxed chat, while also delving into some random life topics.
Along the way, they hope they might be able to help get younger people to take a bit more notice of what’s going on, in what would otherwise might be regarded as pretty mundane topics, such as council matters.
In their early podcasts, Fizz and Wax have roped in The Southland Tribune editor Logan Savory for a guest appearance.
Please Note: If you are offended by the odd swear word, you might want to sit this one out.
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Quick Quiz…
Where in Southland will you find the Tui Base Camp?
Guy Molloy is the coach of which Southland sports team?
In what year was Sir Tim Shadbolt first elected as Invercargill’s mayor?
In what year was Rugby Park in Invercargill opened? (Multi-choice: 1908, 1918, 1928).
Which popular event will bring plenty of people to Te Anau at the weekend?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About….
Murihiku Christmas Tree Festival - December 1 to 21 - ILT Stadium Southland
Head along and experience Murihiku's largest display of Christmas trees, visited by thousands of people every year!
Decorated by fantastic local businesses, the festival donates all proceeds to the top three winning tree's chosen charities, as voted by YOU!
Gold coin entry. Monday to Friday 4pm until 8pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm.
Activities for the tamariki also include: colouring in and write a letter to Santa
You might even catch a glimpse of the jolly man himself.
A huge thank you to the Waihopai City Lions for presenting this festival.
For group bookings outside of the specified times, please contact our friendly reception team via reception@stadiumsouth.co.nz.
In case you missed it….
Decision time: A recommendation to rename the Invercargill Airport terminal in honour of long-serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt will be put to councillors on Tuesday. (READ MORE HERE).
Key task: Former Gore District Council deputy chief executive Rex Capil will start a new role at the Invercargill City Council on Monday with one of his key tasks being the museum rebuild. (READ MORE HERE).
16 Days of Activism: The Zonta Club of Invercargill is proud to embark on 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10, alongside Zonta clubs worldwide. The campaign aims to raise awareness and advocate for change to gender-based attitudes and behaviours in order to end violence against women and girls. (READ MORE HERE).
Club rugby: In a blow to Southland premier club rugby, the Midlands Rugby Club isn’t expected to play in the 2024 competition. The Winton-based club will instead line up in the second-tier Division One competition next year. (READ MORE HERE).
Southern Volts: For this following article, we are going to unapologetically take the liberty of referring to the Otago Volts as the ‘Southern Volts’. It feels right. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Tuatapere 2. Southland Sharks 3. 1993 4. 1908 5. Kepler Challenge