The Southland Tribune; Edition #21
What was found when doors to closed council workshops were flung open?/Blood sweet and tears attached to filmmaker’s dream/Southland U18 mixed team's three days of touch bliss
What we found when doors to closed council workshops were flung open?
Blood sweat and tears attached to filmmaker’s dream
Today’s Poll…. Should Wachner Place be replaced by street access?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #21 (Transport World)
Out & About…. Free Esports event
Plus, Tribune Shoutouts, our Quick Quiz and more
What was found when the doors to closed council workshops were flung open?
There’s been a sense of scepticism amongst reporters around the Invercargill City Council’s closed workshop meetings over the years. Although have we overplayed just what goes on in those meetings? It turns out the possible return of 1950s barrel organs gets raised. (READ MORE HERE)
Blood sweat and tears attached to filmmaker’s dream
Invercargill filmmaker Matt Inns’ journey to getting a short-film accepted in a prestigious international film festival has taken a lot of graft and plenty of rejection. (READ MORE HERE)
TAKE TWO: So, who is Invercargill's new council CEO?
Apologies. There seemed to be a bit of a gremlin in our email system yesterday where some of our subscribers were unable to open the link to our story on Michael Day. We’ll try again.
Here’s a snapshot of who the Invercargill City Council’s new CEO is, why he thinks he’s up to the job, and even what football team he supports. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland U18 mixed team's three days of touch bliss
“Our team’s ability to work hard for each other was great. After the first couple of games we started to see the results and we knew that it was possible to get a good placing." (READ MORE HERE)
Alonzo Burton back for the Southland Sharks
“There were heaps of learning points for all of us last year. I know I’ve grown as a player and a person and as an athlete you can’t expect to have a smooth ride your whole career." (READ MORE HERE).
Quick Quiz….
1. Who is the new coach of the Southland Sharks?
2. Which milk company can be found at 19 Pease Street, McNab?
3. Mossburn has a statue of what animal in the town?
4. What is the name of the main restaurant at Langlands Hotel in Invercargill?
5. Which three Black Ferns were in Southland on Wednesday with the World Cup Trophy?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Tribune Shoutout #1…. ILT staff bonus
Invercargill Licensing Trust staff are getting a bonus.
The ILT has invested somewhere close to $400,000 - the equivalent of one its larger grants - to provide its about 630 staff with a bonus.
All active ILT employees, from full time through to casual staff, are set to welcome the bonus in their pay packet this week. The bonus has been structured in a way to ensure it is fairly distributed across all of the ILT team. This includes seasonal students, who will also benefit from this.
ILT President Paddy O’Brien said the bonus is a genuine thank you to all the team for their hard work, particularly when staff levels were constrained due to the challenges created by the current employment market and Covid related illness.
“We are pleased that so many of our community are back enjoying our hospitality. Not only has this resulted in vibrancy around the city, but it has also helped us to achieve a strong financial performance,” O’Brien said.
“The contributions and impact that every member of our organisation has made during this difficult year is nothing short of extraordinary. We want to recognise that by sharing the success they have helped to create.”
ILT Chief Executive Chris Ramsay said the bonus is about acknowledging our amazing team.
“We are on track to exceed $7 million in donations for this financial year, which is ahead of last year. It’s really pleasing to be able to recognise our staff, whilst continuing to positively grow our donations back to pre-Covid levels,” Ramsay said.
“We are committed to our people and know we have a competitive remuneration plan in place.”
Tribune Shoutout #2…. He Waka Tuia exhibition
People from the Invercargill community are sharing their own precious personal items at He Waka Tuia’s latest exhibition Nohi: Artefact.
Nohi is an Aotearoa slang word for nosey, which He Waka Tuia manager Sarah Brown says fits this exhibition well.
“People from the community are essentially inviting members of the public in to view some of their personal treasured possessions.”
On display are items such as teddy bears, 16th Century rosary beads made from tin and fruitstones, a Lava Necklace made from Pompeii volcanic rock, and even a 1960s surfboard owned by Invercargill City Council Group Manager Leisure and Recreation Steve Gibling.
Brown said this exhibition was a change from the usual collection items they displayed.
“These items have been personally picked as things that hold a lot of meaning for an individual or family. Some have been passed down through generations and others are treasured childhood toys.
“It’s a rare opportunity to take a look at the things people hold dear from their own homes.”
Beginning at the same time is Lennel: The People and the Plants – a Heritage Month exhibition recognising the evolution of the garden that once belonged to J T Thomson, also known as John Turnbull Thomson, the man who surveyed the site for Invercargill.
Turnbull Thomson built his retirement house named Lennel in north Invercargill in the 1880s, which also boasted an impressive garden.
This exhibition will follow a timeline of information and photos looking at how the gardens have changed when first cared for by Turnbull Thomson himself, then by his gardener Albert, through other descendants and owners until today, when the garden is being restored by current owners Laura Thompson and Will Finlayson.
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Today’s poll…
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #21
(We think it’s worth reminding ourselves why Southland is such a special place, so that’s what we’ll do regularly)
Transport World…If you're looking for things to do in Invercargill then you can't miss Bill Richardson Transport World. With literally hundreds of motor vehicles and petrol pumps on display there is a lot to take in.
Transport World is the largest private collection of its type in the world. Designed to have something for everyone, not just vehicle enthusiasts.
Housed in over 15,000sqm of exquisite "sheds" are over 250 vehicles including retro Kombi's, Henry Ford Letter Cars, Model T"s, stunning 1930"s V8"s and 150 vintage petrol bowsers. You will also find a growing wearable arts collection, movie theatre, children's play zones and themed bathrooms fast becoming as famous as our vehicles. The scale of the collection is sure to impress so allow plenty of time. (Blurb credit - Southland NZ).
Out and About….
Free Esports event for 13-to-17-year-olds - Saturday, Feb 25 - 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
The free Esports event for Invercargill teens won Saturday will be held at ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday with the winner of each game winning $20.
there will be two hours of game time per-person. All you need to do is register at yourcorps.co.nz, by clicking on free events.
All equipment provided - 20 high-performance computers in the same room, all linked together to play multiplayer games.
In case you missed it….
Tribune’s first month: Here’s a look back at a selection of stories produced in the first month of The Southland Tribune. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quiz Answers….
Guy Molloy 2. Mataura Valley Milk 3. Stag 4. Meld 5. Amy Rule, Amy du Plessis, Kendra Cocksedge