The Southland Tribune; Edition #256
The problem attached to selling the Southland dream | Stags scour globe for No 10 on back of injury | The Roar Podcast: Episode 12 - Ft. David Henderson
SBS performance 'significant in challenging economic climate
Out & About… Rotary Book Sale
The problem attached to selling the Southland dream
It’s a tentative placement of the welcome mat when it comes to Southland's new Get a Life campaign, because there's an ongoing problem around not having the required housing infrastructure to support an influx of people. (READ MORE HERE).
Stags scour globe for No 10 on back of injury
Stags first five-eighth Dan Hollinshead has suffered a season-ending injury as the decision-makers now quickly scour the globe to try find a replacement. At the same time many fringe Stags players have an important assignment in Dunedin tonight [Wednesday] in their push for a 2024 NPC contract. (READ MORE HERE).
It’s coming down…
Signs of demolition at Invercargill’s museum pyramid building is becoming more obvious to the public with exterior cladding being removed.
The Southland Museum and Art Gallery in Gala Street was constructed in 1942, with the iconic pyramid roof added as part of renovation work in 1990. Due to earthquake risk, the museum was permanently closed on April 9, 2018.
Demolition started in April this year with the base build of the new Te Unua Museum of Southland set to be completed by December 2025.
The Roar Podcast: Episode 12 - Ft. David Henderson
What a weekend for Southland sport with both the Southland Sharks and Southern Steel winning. When did that last happen? The Roar host Nick Jeffrey lets us know in this week’s podcast. In our feature interview in episode 12 we talk to Southland rugby legend David Henderson about his playing days, coaching, and of course the big 150th celebrations for the Blues Rugby Club. (READ MORE HERE).
SBS performance 'significant in challenging economic climate’
Invercargill-based SBS Group, which includes subsidiaries SBS Insurance, SBS Wealth and Finance Now, has recorded a surplus before tax of $56.6 million for the year ending 31 March 2024. (READ MORE HERE).
Lots of horse knowledge in Beck stable
These days, Winton horseman Allan Beck assists his wife Leda with her team of gallopers in their family-run racing stable. The Becks' daughter, Sarah, 18, shares track work riding with Leda and Allan helps with other work required. (READ MORE HERE).
Quick Quiz…
What is the name of the secondary school in Te Anau?
What is the name of the abandoned golf course at Sandy Point on the outskirts of Invercargill?
Where in Southland is former Prime Minister Bill English from?
Where in Southland is the oldest permanent settlement?
Who did the Southland Sharks beat on Saturday for their first win of the 2024 Sal’s NBL season?
Answers: 1. Fiordland College 2. Oreti Sands Links Golf Course 3. Dipton 4. Riverton/Aparima 5. Otago Nuggets
Out & About…
Rotary Book Sale - Thursday to Saturday - Scottish Hall, Invercargill
 The Rotary Club of Invercargill 2024 Book Sale is set to host the club's 43rd book sale in its 100 years.
After many years at the Civic Theatre, this year the sale returns to the Scottish Hall.
The major recipient for this year's funds is The Grace Street Project.Â
What: 2024 Rotary Club of Invercargill Book Sale
Event time: Thursday 30th May to Saturday 1st June 2024 - King’s Birthday Weekend
Where: New venue – Scottish Hall
In case you missed it…
Governance spat: 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).
150th celebrations: 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).
