The Southland Tribune; Edition #347
'Exercise in Southland pride': The Hayes family's Rugby Park return | 'People power': Mayor pleased with hospital outcome | Opinion: Businesses have pivotal role in SIT’s revival | Plus More
'Exercise in Southland pride': The Hayes family's Rugby Park return
Steven Hayes is well accustomed to playing at Rugby Park in Invercargill. He was once a wiry Southland loosehead prop who famously was a thorn in the side for an all All Black Auckland frontrow of Craig Dowd, Sean Fitzpatrick, and Olo Brown. On Thurdsay he will be back playing at Rugby Park, this time alongside son Lachie in a different capacity. (READ MORE HERE).
'People power': Mayor pleased with hospital outcome
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is pleased with the Government’s Dunedin Hospital announcement believing it should help avoid similar problems that the Southland Hospital has faced. (READ MORE HERE).
Opinion: Businesses have pivotal role in SIT’s revival
“Under Te Pūkenga’s centralisation model, the region lost much of what made SIT exceptional. The once-thriving operation that championed Southland’s Zero Fees Scheme and attracted students from around the globe was weighed down by inefficiencies and decision-making detached from our unique local needs.” (READ MORE HERE).
The Roar Podcast: Ft. Michael Manson
With the Highlanders and Crusaders set to go head-to-head in Super Rugby preseason action on Thursday at Rugby Park friend of The Roar Podcast and Highlanders wing Michael Manson joined us for a yarn. Hear how he’s found a Jamie Joseph preseason. As usual The Roar hosts Nick Jeffrey, Nathan Burdon, and Logan Savory also delves into plenty of other Southland sporting matters from the week. (HAVE A LISTEN HERE).
Hercules’ farewell tour…
Three iconic Hercules C130H aircraft landed at Invercargill Airport on Monday night as part of their farewell tour before departing again on Tuesday morning.
After more than 100,000 take-offs and landings and 60 years in the air, the fleet of C-130H Hercules aircraft has been farewelled this week.
The fleet officially retired at the end of January and the planes took a nationwide tour before travelling to RNZAF Base Woodbourne, where four of the five will remain. One will go on display at the Air Force Museum in Wigram, Christchurch.
Heart of the City: Night of the Arts returns for 2025
Prepare for an evening of pure enchantment as the Night of the Arts (NoTA) returns to the Invercargill CBD on Friday, May 16 from 3pm to 9pm. With a program bursting with creative flair, NoTA 2025 is set to bring the streets alive again. (READ MORE HERE).
What’s on in Southland…
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There’s plenty happening in Southland this week, including some big events coming to town - notably the Burt Munro Challenge and Highlanders-Crusaders preseason Super Rugby game.
Quick Quiz… (Burt Munro Challenge special)
Who played Burt Munro in the movie the World’s Fastest Indian?
In what year was the first Burt Munro Challenge held?
Burt Munro was born in which Southland town in 1899?
Where in Invercargill will you now find Burt Munro’s legendary 1920 Indian Scout bike?
Where in the United States did Burt Munro set a land speed record in 1967?
Answers: 1. Anthony Hopkins 2. 2006 3. Edendale 4. E Hayes & Sons 5. Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah
In case you missed it…
‘Unacceptable’: A prominent Invercargill businessman has sent the mayor and city councillors an “urgent request” asking them to review the planned 21m power poles at Mill Rd South. Although it doesn’t appear he will get his wish with Mayor Nobby Clark saying the council’s “hands are tied”. (READ MORE HERE).
GodZone: A group - including three Southlanders and All Black great Richie McCaw - have united to ensure the GodZone adventure race goes ahead again after a two-year hiatus. GodZone - the world’s largest expedition race - was cancelled in 2024, due to a concession application being held up by the Department of Conservation. (READ MORE HERE).
