The Southland Tribune; Edition #311
New hotel an 'ally' in quest to increase international visitors | Respected business and community man dies | ‘Invercargill Pays, Too’: Council ramps up hospital push back...
New hotel an 'ally' in quest to increase international visitors
The new Distinction Hotel in Invercargill has been identified by Great South as an important “ally” in the attempt to increase international visitors to the city in coming years. (READ MORE HERE).
Respected business and community man dies
Well-respected Southland business and community man Reece McDonald has died suddenly. McDonald owned the Invercargill branch of Good Tech - previously Ricoh - and in April this year took over the role as the Southland Business Chamber’s president. He was also one of the key drivers behind the Westpac Chopper Appeal bike ride fundraiser. (READ MORE HERE).
‘Invercargill Pays, Too’: Council ramps up hospital push back
The Invercargill City Council has attached the ‘Invercargill Pays, Too’ tagline to its pushback against possible cuts to the Dunedin Hospital build. Invercargill city councillors have agreed to join a united Southland-Otago fight against any cuts to the Dunedin Hospital project. (READ MORE HERE)
Call for Southland farmers to boycott Fish & Game
Federated Farmers Southland is calling for local farmers to boycott Fish & Game and remove fishing access across their land. "Farmers have always allowed anglers to walk across their land as a gesture of goodwill but, unfortunately, that goodwill has been completely eroded by Southland Fish & Game," Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick said. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland's athletic achievers to be recognised through new awards
Southland athletics have had plenty achievers over the years but there is a feeling that some have gone unrecognised or slipped under the radar. On Friday that is about to change. (READ MORE HERE).
Success stories stack up for Southland female rugby league talent
“The [Warriors] NRLW team couldn’t come any sooner. I think in the boys’ space we’ve got real visibility with the Warriors men’s team but with the girls, to give it that next push, that NRLW side is going to provide a real visibility and pathway.” (READ MORE HERE).
ILT Murihiku Art Awards winners revealed
The winners of the first ILT Murihiku Art Awards have been announced at a private opening and can be now seen at an exhibition displayed at He Waka Tuia. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz…
Southland Federated Farmers is asking farmers to boycott which organisation?
Southland’s Jesse Hawken recently won a national title competing in what sport?
Name the Gore singer and songwriter who was named Southland’s Entertainer of the Year in 2017?
In what year was the Kelvin Hotel opened in Invercargill?
Who is the Gore mayor?
Answers: 1. Fish & Game 2. Boxing 3. Jenny Mitchell 4.1965 5. Ben Bell
In case you missed it…
Thirsty Thursday: “Mr mr and I told the kids to be grateful, because going for drives at the weekend meant for us and those of our vintage that you had to sit quietly and still in someone’s living room while the adults talked and maybe get a Raro or be allowed into someone’s musty spare room to look at elderly toys if you were incredibly lucky.” (READ MORE HERE).
Sarah McCarthy’s Thirsty Thursday column is brought to you each week thanks to Invercargill-based law firm Mee & Henry Law
The underdog: Gore 18-year-old Jayden Broome has played a lead role in one of New Zealand rugby’s more memorable upsets this year. It’s the underdog tag he says he’s lived with for most of his life that spurs him on. (READ MORE HERE).
