The Southland Tribune; Edition #288
One mayor proposes a merger, another worries it's 'selling hugs and rainbows' | Thirsty Thursday: 'I’ve put the children on a traffic light system' | 135 and counting
One mayor proposes a merger, another worries it's 'selling hugs and rainbows'
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott believes four councils in Southland is too many and says now is the time to talk mergers in search of cost savings. (READ MORE HERE).
Thirsty Thursday: 'I’ve put the children on a traffic light system'
“I’ve put the children on a traffic light system because it appeals to my voter base, who all hate children but who sell children’s’ clothes and toys.” (READ MORE HERE).
Entertaining wordsmith Sarah McCarthy’s weekly Thursday Thirsty column is brought to you with the support of the team at Mee & Henry Law.
135 and counting: A number that's unlikely to be matched again
One hundred and forty-three. It is a very special number within Southland rugby’s history books. It’s the number of appearances Jason Rutledge made in the maroon jersey through a provincial career which stretched from 2000 to 2020. A former team mate is now not too far behind. (READ MORE HERE).
Ocean Beach: When food, science and tourism collide
The past week has seen a surge of high-profile visitors to Ocean Beach, ranging from international chefs eager to savour boutique seafood and local gin, to inbound tour operators and educators captivated by the cutting-edge practices that are putting Southland on the global map. (READ MORE HERE).
Steel pulls off coup landing Tactix midcourter
“With next year being a unique season, I thought, why not? Go challenge myself, get out of comfort zone, refresh and experience a different environment with different players and coaching staff.” (READ MORE HERE).
Alena Saili on The Roar Podcast…
Southland’s first two-time Olympic god medalist Alena Saili joined The Roar Podcast this week where she talked about her bumpy ride to Paris and plenty more.
To listen to the full episode click here.
Quick Quiz… (Ranfurly Shield Special)
What was the score when Southland beat Canterbury in 2009 to win the Ranfurly Shield?
Who kicked the winning drop goal in 2011 when Southland beat Canterbury to win the Ranfurly Shield?
Prior to 2009 when was the last time Southland won the Ranfurly Shield?
Who kicked three penalties in Southland’s 2009 Ranfurly Shield victory?
Which current-day Stags player played in the 2009 and 2011 Ranfurly Shield winning team?
Answers: 1. 9-3 2. James Wilson 3. 1959 4. Robbie Robinson 5. Josh Bekhuis
In case you missed it…
To sell or not to sell?: The Invercargill City Council is consulting on its draft Donovan Park Masterplan amidst a push from Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark to sell off some farmland for housing. (READ MORE HERE).
Opinion: A new way forward for water services is being delivered by the Government, after councils and ratepayers in Invercargill and Southland rejected Labour’s expensive and bureaucratic Three Waters experiment. (READ MORE HERE)
Master shearer: Southland shearer Leon Samuels has been acclaimed a ‘Master Shearer’ after a meteoric rise to the top in the last five years and an unprecedented string of major New Zealand Open title wins from March 2023 to March this year. (READ MORE HERE).
