The Southland Tribune; Edition #343
A sense of purpose that's followed a 'sudden, shocking' loss | Fundraiser for sudden cardiac death prevention research | Thirsty Thursday | Fundraiser with a twist for alpine skier
The sense of purpose that's followed a ‘sudden, shocking' loss
Stacey McIntyre has endured grief that few wives at such a young age have. The Tribune’s Logan Savory talked to Stacey about her late husband Quinn, the family’s health discovery, how the Southlander will be celebrated on Saturday, and a fundraising effort attached to it. (READ MORE HERE).
Fundraiser for sudden cardiac death prevention research…
On Saturday - at the Hawea Hotel - the Quinnchella Music Festival will be held. In will celebrate what would have been Quinn McIntyre’s 43rd birthday.
The event is also a fundraiser for Cure Kids’ research into sudden cardiac death prevention. The quest is to raise $40,000.
People can support the cause by buying a ticket and attending. However, if you are unable to attend there are plenty other ways to support the important fundraising efforts.
You can bid on an auction item or donate to the cause by clicking here, or by using the Quinnchella QR code below.
There also still is the opportunity to jump on board as an event sponsor, so that by covering the costs of the event, all ticket proceeds can go directly to the charity.
Thirsty Thursday: A trip to Gibbston, the chicken soup, and a throne of pillows
It’s the final countdown - to the end of the school holidays and also democracy. I still have to get stationery, school uniform bits and bobs and also shoes, as well as water, canned food, a go bag with my passport in it and a transistor radio - although how I’ll get Spotify on that I have no idea. (READ MORE HERE).
Sarah McCarthy’s Thirsty Thursday column is brought to you each week thanks to Invercargill-based law firm Mee & Henry Law
Fundraiser with a twist for alpine skier
An art exhibition with a twist is set to be unveiled by Special Olympic Southland later this month to raise funds for an Invercargill athlete heading to Italy for the Winter World Games in March. (READ MORE HERE).
‘To be on the fringes is better than not being on the fringes’
Black Cap Jacob Duffy joined The Roar Podcast this week offering up an interesting insight into a host of things. It includes his reaction to missing out on the Black Caps squad for next month’s Champions Trophy. (FULL EPISODE HERE).
Sunday treat: Summer Sounds in Bluff
Summer Sounds Bluff is back for 2025 with three acts ready to perform at Argyle Park in Bluff this Sunday. (READ MORE HERE).
Quick Quiz…
Jo Hutton has just completed her first 12 months as the general manager for which organisation?
Name the Tall Black basketballer who has signed to play for the Southland Sharks in the 2025 NBL?
Where in Southland will you find The Moose Bar & Restaurant?
Invercargill’s Rugby Park was officially opened in what year? (Multi-choice: 1888, 1908, 1928).
Who is Gore’s Mayor?
Answers: 1. Stadium Southland 2. Sam Timmins 3. Te Anau 4. 1908 5. Ben Bell
In case you missed it…
A year on: Last year Jo Hutton became just the second general manager in Stadium Southland’s now 25-year history. Twelve months into the role Hutton talked to The Tribune’s Logan Savory about the challenges, the highlights, and the priorities for 2025. It includes improving the venue’s food offering. (READ MORE HERE).
Electioneering: “I think we councillors were elected with the expectation that it is a three-year term, rather than two plus a year for electioneering. So, I’m going to resist the temptation to come out with my own manifesto until mid-year.” (READ MORE HERE).
