The Southland Tribune; Edition #329
Artificial intelligence looms large in farmers future | Thirsty Thursday: I love my new second-hand couch | MP with licensing trusts in his sight to visit Southland | Best ever Invercargill Cup field
Artificial intelligence looms large in farmers future
“It’s a bit like a real estate agent saying location, location, location - I say AI, AI, AI. You have to understand what artificial intelligence is going to do because it is without doubt going to be the biggest driver.” (READ MORE HERE).
Thirsty Thursday: I love my new second-hand couch
“Mr mr and our strong and young and handy friend have just arrived with our new second-hand couch and are attempting to manoeuvre our old one out and our new one in and I don’t want to help. This involves stairs. I have just helpfully shouted “pivot!” (READ MORE HERE).
Sarah McCarthy’s Thirsty Thursday column is brought to you each week thanks to Invercargill-based law firm Mee & Henry Law
MP with licensing trusts in his sight to visit Southland
An MP who wants the remaining licensing trust “monopolies” in New Zealand abolished will visit Southland next month. ACT list MP Simon Court’s visit will include a meeting with Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark who is keen to share his personal views on the Invercargill Licensing Trust with the MP. (READ MORE HERE).
Best ever Invercargill Cup field looms for Ascot Park
Just over three weeks out, the Group One Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup is set to host its best-ever field. The Invercargill Harness Racing Club is gearing up to host the 99th edition of their annual feature and its third running at Group One level. (READ MORE HERE).
Sav's Sidelines: Eade’s coaching CV continues to grow
Rugby Southland pathways manager Scott Eade’s progression as a promising coach continues with the former Stags first five-eighth named the Highlanders’ U20s head coach for its 2025 campaign. (READ MORE HERE).
Taramea Bay's redevelopment opened to public
The newly developed Riverton Aparima playground was opened for public use this week. It’s the next step in the redevelopment of Taramea Bay, following the opening of the new amenities block in September. (READ MORE HERE).
Crosbie reflects on successful US F4 Championship campaign
Back at home in Southland and working in the family business after a whirlwind six months while he contested the US F4 Championship, 17-year-old racing driver Alex Crosbie took the time this week to look back on the campaign. (READ MORE HERE).
Quick Quiz…
Chris Blenkiron is CEO of which company?
Teretonga Park was opened in which year? (Multiple choice: 1957, 1967, 1977)
The Revlon Girl play will be staged where in Invercargill on Saturday night?
Stags No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa is currently training with which Super Rugby team?
Air New Zealand will end its direct service from Invercargill to which city in January?
Answers: 1. New Zealand Aluminium Smelters [Tiwai] 2. 1957 3. Civic Theatre 4. Moana Pasifika 5. Wellington
In case you missed it…
Fourth potline: New Zealand Aluminium Smelters is “actively exploring” the prospect of re-opening the fourth potline at Tiwai Point. It’s a move that would add 25 jobs and generate an estimated $100m in export revenue for Southland. (READ MORE HERE).
“Very solvable”: Employment Minister Louise Upston has real concerns about the number of young people on jobseeker benefits but says Southland is one region that can easily sort it. Southland currently has 3445 people on a jobseeker benefit which equates to about 5.5% of the working age population. (READ MORE HERE).
