The Southland Tribune; Edition #229
The $300k-plus funding gap the arts sector needs to fill | 'Political accountability' behind councillor's sister city question | The Roar Podcast: Episode 3 - Ft. Andrew Wheeler
'Political accountability' behind councillor's sister city question
Out & About… Rootstock
The $300k-plus funding gap the arts sector needs to fill
A Southland arts organisation says the sector is bursting with opportunities and there is a buzz about what is happening. However, Arts Murihiku is faced with the significant task of finding hundreds of thousands of dollars to be able to continue its current level of work. (READ MORE HERE).
'Political accountability' behind councillor's sister city question
“If you are going to send a crowd of people over to do something like this - an MOU is a very strong document to sit down and sign - there needs to be accountability.” (READ MORE HERE).
The Roar Podcast: Episode 3 - Ft. Andrew Wheeler
In Episode 3 of The Roar hosts Nick Jeffrey, Nathan Burdon, and Logan Savory cover off various Southland sporting matters from the weekend. They also talk to Southland Sharks stalwart Andrew Wheeler who has been with the organisation since day one in 2010. (READ MORE HERE).
Southern ambassador sought for Rose of Tralee
A hint of Irish heritage is all that is required to be eligible for the Southland Rose of Tralee competition according to the Invercargill Irish Society. The Rose of Tralee is an international festival held annually in Ireland that celebrates women and appoints a female ambassador for Irish culture and heritage. (READ MORE HERE).
Riverton's biggest day: Town's businesses in for boost
Riverton is preparing for its biggest event of the year - the Easter races. The president of the Riverton Racing Club, Trevor Brown, said the town's businesses gained a boost when visitors arrived for the races. Racing will be held at the seaside town on Saturday and Monday. (READ MORE HERE).
The 'honest conversations' that help coaching development
Dayna Cunningham has a luxury at Pirates-Old Boys that many other club rugby coaches don’t - playing depth. Although the former Southland Stags prop quickly points out that playing depth does offer other challenges, the sort of challenges he believes will help him develop as a coach. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz…
What year did boxer Joseph Parker fight at ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill?
Where in the United States did Burt Munro set a under-1000cc world motorcycle record in 1967?
Who is the Newstalk ZB talkback radio host who lives in Bluff?
Which rugby club (town) did former All Black No 8 Paul Miller play for in Southland?
Who is the mayor of the Southland District?
Answers: 1. 2015 2. Bonneville Salt Flats 3. Marcus Lush 4. Waikaka 5. Rob Scott
Out & About…
Rootstock - Saturday, April 20 - Wilson’s Veges farm
Get ready for Southland's most Southland event, Rootstock: a paddock festival celebrating the humble swede.
Think swandries and gumboots, local music, and plenty of swedes to be pulled up and cooked by local chefs in a variety of ways.
This isn't your typical winter mash. Talented chefs and local bakers (and chocolatiers) are embracing the swede's simple charm and elevating it from humble beginnings to the centrepiece.
Swede sorbet, anyone?
Swede tacos?
Swede vodka?
Enjoy a day filled with culinary innovation, music, and Southern hospitality set on a picturesque working farm in the rain, hail, or even shine.
In case you missed it…
Councillor-Mayor clash: An Invercargill City Councillor says Mayor Nobby Clark, at the start of the term, told her to “sit there and do nothing” because he didn’t need her vote. Although Clark described Cr Ria Bond’s comments as “outrageous” and adds she hasn’t raised any of those issues with him personally. (READ MORE HERE).