The Southland Tribune; Edition #293
Blow to Southland as Green Hydrogen project paused | Thirsty Thursday: Avocados and the Great Oasis Reformation of 2024 | Councillor stopped from leaving meeting early, but why?
Blow to Southland as Green Hydrogen project paused
Southland’s quest to diversify its economy has been dealt a blow with Meridian Energy announcing it is pausing a Southern Green Hydrogen project. This initiative, central to New Zealand’s renewable energy strategy, was set to become one of the world’s largest green hydrogen production facilities based out of Southland. (READ MORE HERE).
Thirsty Thursday: Avocados and the Great Oasis Reformation of 2024
“It’s a funny time of year where I like to play a game called Do I Have Hayfever Or A Really Bad Cold and the blossoms are coming out but it’s 10degC and I am so tired of eating hearty wintery food, so we shiver through sushi at dinnertime.” (READ MORE HERE).
Sarah McCarthy’s Thirsty Thursday column is brought to you each week thanks to Invercargill-based law firm Mee & Henry Law
Councillor stopped from leaving meeting early, but why?
Invercargill’s deputy mayor says his move to stop Cr Allan Arnold from leaving a meeting early this week wasn’t about ensuring Arnold stayed to vote the way he wanted. (READ MORE HERE).
No 'poaching' at play in Stags midfielder's move to Northland
Northland coach Dale MacLeod says he “went through the front door” when grabbing Southland Stags midfielder Tevita Latu to play for the Taniwha this year. The Stags will head to Whangarei on Friday night to take on Northland in an NPC fixture that has some added intrigue attached. (READ MORE HERE).
Council calls for public feedback on museum budget
Invercargill City Council is calling on the community to have their say on the final budget for Southland’s new museum. Submissions are now open for the Te Unua Museum of Southland consultation. (READ MORE HERE).
Next stop Canada for Invercargill teen Alex Crosbie
Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie travels to Canada this week to take part in the penultimate round the F4 US Championship at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario. (READ MORE HERE).
Quick Quiz…
Which public figure has the distinction of being the first person to run the Kepler Track 30 times?
Which popular event is being held at ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill this week?
What name does Southland’s senior men’s rep rugby league team go by?
Ray Laurenson last week officially started in what role?
Which international sporting event will take place in Invercargill on October 6?
Answers: 1. Mayor Nobby Clark 2. Murihiku Polyfest 3. Southland Rams 4. Southland Boys’ High School rector 5. New Zealand-England netball test
In case you missed it…
Patience runs out: Invercargill’s mayor, deputy mayor, and some councillors appear to have had enough with a recent Code of Conduct complaint “continuing to be relitigated” by colleagues. That frustration was evident at a council meeting on Tuesday with Mayor Nobby Clark saying the overwhelming message from the public is for him to stop apologising and get on with the job. (READ MORE HERE).
John Chittock: Well-respected Southland farmer and sportsman John Chittock is being remembered after he died on Friday. (READ MORE HERE).
Jazz: The Southland Youth Jazz Band has been ranked in the top 10 secondary school jazz bands in the country and now has a trip to Wellington for the national final to look forward to. (READ MORE HERE).
