The Southland Tribune; Edition #227
Arts leader points to council project budget removal | Future uncertain for small town’s iconic surfer statue | Former Invercargill council boss lands new job | U20s presence 'massive' for Southland
Out & About… SBHS Gala Dinner
Arts leader points to council project budget removal
A Southland arts leader has acknowledged some concerns following the Invercargill City Council’s removal of an arts budget in its proposed long-term plan. In 2018 the Invercargill City Council included $14 million as part of its 2018-2028 long-term plan to build a new arts and creativity hub in the city. That allocation has now been removed. (READ MORE HERE).
Future uncertain for small town’s iconic surfer statue
A prominent statue that has graced the entrance of a Southland town for 25 years could be riding its final wave. Wear and tear from the elements and damage from people climbing on it has put the future of Colac Bay/Ōraka’s giant surfer in doubt. (READ MORE HERE).
Former Invercargill council boss lands new job
Former Invercargill City Council chief executive Clare Hadley has been named as the Manuherekia Catchment Group’s (MCG) General Manager. Hadley joins the group following a lengthy career working in Local Government. Her most recent role was with the Invercargill council for five years through to 2023. (READ MORE HERE).
U20s presence 'massive' for Southland rugby
Southland’s growing presence at the Highlanders U20 rugby level is “massive” for the province, says Rugby Southland’s academy manager. In previous years Southland’s representation in the Highlanders squad at the national Super Rugby U20s tournament has hovered around the three-to-five mark. (READ MORE HERE).
Large-scale February events provide ILT financial boost
The Invercargill Licensing Trust has had a February bounce-back recording an encouraging trading month following some negative January headlines. (READ MORE HERE).
Bluecliffs residents ‘hacked off’ over treatment
A Bluecliffs resident says people are “hacked off” at emergency management’s communication while the area has been under threat. On Wednesday, Emergency Management Southland announced residents of the small coastal hamlet could return home following a 12-day evacuation to clear an old dumpsite. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz…
1. What was Aurora College called before being named Aurora College in 2005?
2. Which Japanese city is a sister city to Invercargill?
3. What are the names of the two rowing clubs at Sandy Point on the bank of the Oreti River?
4. The Southern Steel will line up in the Southern Showdown preseason fixtures starting on Friday in which city?
5. Where in Southland will you find Holt Park?
Answers: Mt Anglem College 2. Kumagaya 3. Waihopai Rowing Club & Invercargill Rowing Club 4. Dunedin 5. Otautau
Out & About…
In case you missed it…
Survey ‘awful’: Invercargill’s Deputy Mayor says the public’s view of the council is “awful” and they shouldn’t continue to accept that. The Invercargill City Council conducts resident surveys and for the past three years, just 17% to 20% of respondents have been satisfied with the council’s democratic process. (READ MORE HERE).
