The Southland Tribune; Edition #255
Henderson angered as governance spat heats up | Wilding pine work ‘at risk’ as funds dwindle | Half A Ton More: The duck shooting controversy of 1994
Booze-free supermarkets: The city with a bottle store monopoly
Out & About… Rising Stars Of Country
Henderson angered as governance spat heats up
Former Southland captain and coach David Henderson is angered by public comments from New Zealand Rugby Players Association’s boss Rob Nicol around the future of New Zealand Rugby’s governance structure. (READ MORE HERE).
Wilding pine work ‘at risk’ as funds dwindle
A Southland pest control group fears 18 years of work could be in jeopardy amid difficult conditions. Since 2006, Mid Dome Wilding Trees Charitable Trust has worked to cull rogue pines from over 40,000 ha of land east of the Mataura River. (READ MORE HERE).
Half A Ton More: The duck shooting controversy of 1994
As one of Southland rugby’s most storied clubs celebrates its 150th jubilee over King’s Birthday weekend, an updated history of the club, Half A Ton More, has been published by former Southland Times sports editor Nathan Burdon. The attached excerpt looks at the 1994 campaign and Blues’ eighth-straight Galbraith Shield title. (READ MORE HERE).
Booze-free supermarkets: The city with a bottle store monopoly
There aren’t many left around the country, but in Invercargill, the licensing trust model is alive and well — controlling the sale and supply of alcohol in the city. Matthew Rosenberg looks into the system, and why it isn’t more widely used. (READ MORE HERE).
Mad Jack's statement from the 30m mark
Brent Barclay wore a black armband when driving Mad Jack to victory to honour the recent passing of Quinn McIntyre, the son of Macca Lodge proprietors Brent and Sheree McIntyre. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland Squash Open attracts record field
Four years after being relaunched, the Southland Open squash tournament continues to gather momentum. Last weekend’s two-day fi innovations-sponsored event, held at Squash City and ILT Stadium Southland, attracted a near-capacity field of 122, a small increase on last year’s record field. (READ MORE HERE).
Quick Quiz…
Which Southland town is The Country radio host Jamie McKay from?
Which well-known NZ country singer is on the Invercargill Licensing Trust board?
Which late author has a “Writer in Residence” honour in Invercargill named after him?
In what year was the company H&J Smith established in Invercargill?
Who is the Southlander that is the Highlanders head coach?
Answers: 1. Riversdale 2. Suzanne Prentice 3. Dan Davin 4. 1900 5. Clarke Dermody
Out & About…
Rising Stars Of Country - Wednesday - Gore RSA
Dinner and a toe-tapping show at the Gore RSA with New Zealand’s Rising Stars of Country. Led by 2023 Overall NZ Gold Guitar Winner Zac Griffith (Tapawera), this is an all-ages event featuring 2023 APRA Best Country Song Finalists The Mitchell Twins (Gore), award winning vocalist and guitarist, Josh Keating (Christchurch) and award circuit favourite Maddison Connor (Nelson).
From timeless classics to fresh originals, this show will have something for everyone.
Select from Dinner & Show tickets which includes a two course buffet and reserved seating from 6pm or Show Only tickets from 7pm. Open to the general public.
In case you missed it…
A working group will now be formed to look at the future prospects of Rugby Park following what’s been described as a “really positive” meeting on Wednesday. (READ MORE HERE).
Thirsty Thursday: Entertaining wordsmith Sarah McCarthy writes a weekly column for The Southland Tribune called Thirsty Thursday. Checkout her random musings from this week. (READ MORE HERE).
Where s the club rugby results?