The Southland Tribune; Edition #196
Tom Campbell profile | Pack the Park teams announcement | Invercargill Central's latest retail addition | Plus more
The suspect job advert, possible mayoral aspirations, and the 'strong captain'
Teams named: Star-studded lineups confirmed for Pack the Park
Invercargill Central's latest retail addition
Plus more
A suspect job advert, possible mayoral aspirations, and the 'strong captain'
Tom Campbell has stepped in as Invercargill’s acting mayor in the absence of Nobby Clark. Tribune editor Logan Savory chatted with Campbell about how the Scotsman ended up in Invercargill, the chances of him standing for mayor at the next election, and what the previous critic makes of the current council. (READ MORE HERE).
Teams named: Star-studded lineups confirmed for Pack the Park
A former All Black captain, an English international, and Southland rugby’s most capped player are amongst the star-studded teams named for the Pack the Park festival rugby game to be played at Rugby Park in Invercargill. (READ MORE HERE).
Invercargill Central's latest retail addition
The latest addition to the Invercargill Central jigsaw puzzle will be put in place on Friday. Doors will officially open to the new JB Hi-Fi Invercargill store on Friday. (READ MORE HERE).
Job Advertisement
Counsellor for Chatbus South
Chatbus South is expanding its service and is seeking an experienced Counsellor to join the team. Our service provides a mobile counselling service around five schools in Invercargill area.
Applications close Monday 22 January 2024 at 12.00pm. Send covering letter and CV to principal@tisbury.school.nz
Cormac Buchanan: 'I’m a racer, I want to win'
Southland’s Cormac Buchanan has continued his dominant streak in the Supersport 600 class at the fourth round of the New Zealand Superbike Championships in Timaru at the weekend. (READ MORE HERE).
Poetry and improv: Shakespeare-styles
City poets are being encouraged to pre-register for a Poetry Slam event being run as part of Shakespeare in the City later this month. The Poetry Slam, at SIT Centrestage Theatre, offers some great prizes for those ready to hit the stage and share their work, including a one-night stay at The Langlands Hotel. (READ MORE HERE).
ILT returns to refurbished head office
ILT’s Head Office has received some much-needed remedial work, presenting a unique opportunity to not only modernise the office space but also to set the stage for improved renewable energy outcomes. (READ MORE HERE).
Tribune Shoutout…
Congratulations to Southland’s Harriett Cuttance who has been called into the first-ever Aotearoa Wahine Māori cricket team.
The Gore cricketer is part of the Māori women’s team which will take part in the Pacific Nations Cup starting in Auckland on Wednesday.
Other teams taking part in the tournament include Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Samoa, Fiji, and Vanuatu.
Putting the dogs to the test….
(Words and photos by Jamie Searle)
The Southland Dog Training Club held a championship event with about 80 entries at the weekend.
Three championships are held annually at the club's headquarters in Invercargill to test dogs' agility and obedience.
Judges from Hamilton, Christchurch (two) and Otatara were officiating.
Club vice-president and agility show secretary Sarah Aitken said the championships were good days out for owners and their dogs.
“It's a fun thing to do with your dog . . . you and your dog doing things together.”
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Quick Quiz…
In what year was the Homer Tunnel completed?
In what year did the Southern Sting win its first national netball title?
Where in Southland is the biennial Southern Field Days event held?
Where in Southland will you find the Maple Glen Gardens?
Who are the two captains of the teams for the Pack the Park game at Rugby Park on January 27?
Answers: 1. 1953 2. 1999 3. Waimumu 4. Wyndham 5. Paddy Gower & Matt Watson