The Southland Tribune; Edition #289
Sam Cullen: A Rugby Park gig that 'means heaps' | 18 Eden Avenue: The perfect way to say goodbye | New play set to astound at Repertory Invercargill
Sam Cullen: A Rugby Park gig that 'means heaps'
The opportunity to play a gig at Rugby Park is somewhat personal for Sam Cullen. The born and bred talented Southland musician - who is now based in Auckland - will return to Invercargill to perform in front of what’s hoped to be a big crowd at Rugby Park on Saturday night. (READ MORE HERE).
Community board chair ousted at Winton meeting
Oreti Community Board chairman Colin Smith has been ousted despite public support, as well as the backing of Southland District Mayor Rob Scott. (READ MORE HERE).
18 Eden Avenue: The perfect way to say goodbye
It’s a fitting goodbye for Meadow Bodkin-Allen. On Saturday night the Invercargill teenager will take to the Civic Theatre stage and play the role of Poppy in the show 18 Eden Avenue. It is the show her mother Sally helped write. (READ MORE HERE).
New play set to astound at Repertory Invercargill
Invercargill-based director Pip Smith brings to life a reimagining of the classic myth Orpheus as told through the eyes of its heroine, Eurydice, to Invercargill audiences this week. (READ MORE HERE).
Full list of winners: 2024 Southland Creative Arts Awards
Arts Murihiku chairperson Rebecca Amundsen said it was clear from the overwhelming response to nominations and the sell-out event that it was long overdue. “This event has also been a wonderful way to bring together people from across the arts sector and highlights the important role the arts plays in our region and our communities.” (READ MORE HERE).
A glimpse of the inaugural Southland Creative Arts Awards in photos…
It was a special night for Southland arts community on Saturday night with the inaugural Southland Creative Arts Awards being held in front of a sellout crowd at the Ascot Park in Invercargill. The plan is to now hold the event again in two years’ time to celebrate more people and organisations in the arts community.
Grace St Project: Government fund provides $500k boost
Former Southland Just Transition programme co-chairs Neil McAra and Aimee Kaio have both praised the Grace Street Project which will see a rundown old chapel turned into a community hub. (READ MORE HERE).
Sav's Sidelines: Will we get to see Sevu Reece in a Stags jersey?
Stags coach Matt Saunders has declared it “zero chance” that All Blacks wing Sevu Reece will line up for the Stags at Rugby Park in Invercargill on Saturday night. Although that’s not to say it won’t happen later in the season, depending on what unfolds within the All Blacks. (READ MORE HERE)
Quick Quiz…
Which mayor has put up a proposal to merge councils in Southland?
Name the Southland shearer who last week was handed the prestigious ‘master shearer’ honour by Shearing Sports New Zealand?
What inaugural event was held at the Ascot Park Hotel on Saturday night?
Who will Southland Boys’ High School play in the South Island secondary schools rugby final on Saturday?
Where in Southland will you find the Eagle Hotel?
Answers: 1. Rob Scott (Southland District) 2. Leon Samuels 3. Southland Creative Arts Awards 4. Nelson College 5. Bluff