The Southland Tribune; Edition #34
The 'backdrop' to the art and mayoral unease/Southern Steel's nightmare start to campaign continues/Webster returns for second development stint with Sharks
The backdrop to the art and mayoral unease
Southern Steel's nightmare start to campaign continues
Webster returns for second development stint with Sharks
Southlander in great position heading into international campaign
Today’s Poll…. What’s your favourite park?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #34 (Curio Bay)
Out & About… Southland Multicultural Food Festival
Plus, Tribune Shoutout, our Quick Quiz and more
The backdrop to the art and mayoral tension
Pick apart Nobby Clark's seven hours of back-to-back media interviews and there was a topic that crept in which seems to explain some tension between the Invercargill Mayor and some in the arts community. (READ MORE HERE).
Southern Steel's nightmare start to campaign continues
Captain Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit’s post-match interview painted a pretty difficult picture. The Southern Steel had just lost its third straight game big a big margin. The latest was a 74-40 loss to the Northern Stars in Auckland on Monday night. (READ MORE HERE).
Southlander in great position heading into international campaign
Southland 16-year-old Cormac Buchanan has locked away both the 300 and 600 Supersport classes at the New Zealand Superbike Championship. Now for another shot on the global stage. (READ MORE HERE).
Webster returns for second development stint with Sharks
Quake Webster will again suit up for the Southland Sharks as one of its two local rostered Development Players for the 2023 Sal’s New Zealand National Basketball League. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. What is the name of the first European settler who made the Invercargill area home in 1856 and was celebrated at Invercargill Central on Saturday?
2. Which Environment Southland councillor was previously an MP in Parliament?
3. Which business previous operated on the corner of Esk St and Dee St before the building was demolished to make way for a new office building?
4. Who is the Southlander who hosts the TV programme Fair Go?
5. Who will the Highlanders play at Rugby Park in Invercargill on Sunday?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About….
Southland Multicultural Food Festival - Saturday, March 18
Take a trip through the diverse flavours, sights and sounds of Southland’s epic Multicultural Food Festival.
There’s no going back once you’ve tasted Brazilian Coxinha (they’ve been called “the most delicious street food in the world”) or delectable Nepalese MoMo dumplings.
Food brings us together and the festival offers a window into the incredible diversity Southland offers - through the many ethnicities that have chosen to make the region their home.
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #34
(We think it’s worth reminding ourselves why Southland is such a special place, so that’s what we’ll do regularly)
Curio Bay is a popular holiday and day trip destination, with a growing number of accommodation providers but not very many shops - so come prepared.
The highlight of Curio Bay (Tumu Toka) is watching the outgoing tide reveal a 180-million-year-old Jurassic fossil forest – one of only three such accessible fossil forests in the world. Millions of years ago the Curio Bay area was part of the eastern margin of the ancient super continent Gondwanaland. The forest was destroyed multiple times by massive sheet floods of volcanic debris; growing back only to be covered again. These events are clearly recorded by distinct bands of fossils in the now exposed cliff face. The erosion of the sea has exposed tree stumps, logs and other fascinating fossils.
The bay is also home to a colony of rare Yellow-Eyed Penguins (Hoiho) and a resident pod of rare Hector's Dolphin (Upokohue). Whether you are exploring the petrified forest at low tide, spotting penguins and dolphins for photo opportunities, swimming or surfing in the safe waters of nearby Porpoise Bay, or relaxing on the beautiful sandy beach, Curio Bay surrounds you with spectacular scenery and wildlife. (Blurb credit - Southland NZ)
Well worth a visit in our own Southland backyard.
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In case you missed it….
One term and out: In 2019 Bonnie Mager decided to stand as a councillor for Environment Southland. She was successful, and somewhat bucked the trend. Mager was one of just two females elected and was 19 years younger than the next youngest councillor at the table. But she quickly became frustrated. [READ MORE HERE].
Remembering the past: John Kelly’s key part in Invercargill’s historical story will forever be remembered as people tuck into their pizza or ponder what movie they might want to watch at the location where 166 years ago Kelly set up home as the first European settler in the area. (READ MORE HERE).
Taking on NZ: Invercargill local Brendon Ferguson will have his, and his excavator’s, mettle tested in Feilding later this week when he shows off his skills in a 13-tonne digger to represent Southland at the National Excavator Operator Competition. (READ MORE HERE).
Athletics Champs: Sprint sensation Cody Lawson (SBHS) again showcased his abilities at the Southland Secondary School Athletics Championships. His 100, 200 and 400 were the fastest of all grades at the championships. Lawson was one of many impressive performances at a championships event where the number of participants was low. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
John Kelly 2. Eric Roy 3. Night ‘n Day 4. Haydn Jones 5. Western Force