The Southland Tribune; Edition #349
A quest to create more special Riverton memories | Heart of the City: Dee St site earmarked for new 'key attraction' | Two national selections, one small town school | Plus More
A quest to create more special Riverton memories
Jaimee McCabe’s quest to get a new blues and jazz festival off the ground at Riverton can been traced back to a walk two-and-a-bit years ago. It was during that stroll down the beach at Taramea Bay when the seed for an ambitious event was sown. (READ MORE HERE).
Heart of the City: Dee St site earmarked for new 'key attraction'
The Invercargill City Council has identified 66 Dee St for a possible new inner city attraction as part of a $4.9m city centre play project. The council is set to consult the public on its urban play development which would include the new “vibrant, centrally-located play site designed to be a key attraction in the city”. (READ MORE HERE).
The Heart of the City column is brought to you in partnership with Invercargill Central. Visit invercargillcentral.nz for more info about on what’s on offer.
Two national selections, one small town school
Two Central Southland College pupils have been named in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics squad for its inaugural tour to California in April. (READ MORE HERE).
Temporary closure of Splash Palace leisure pool
The leisure pool at Invercargill’s Splash Palace is set to be temporarily closed in March, as its foam tile flooring is replaced. Invercargill City Council Aquatic Services Manager Stephen Cook said the pool – known to most as the wave pool – would be closed to the public from March 3 to March 24. (READ MORE HERE).
Brewing connections with Te Anau's senior coffee group
It’s Wednesday morning at Te Anau’s Olive Tree Café. Tea brews. The coffee machine hums to life. Tables are pulled together. Conversation flows, and a large group of local seniors gather, relaxed and comfortable in each other’s company. (READ MORE HERE).
Superb driving, training performance sparks Wairio Cup win
Craig Ferguson was taking none of the credit after his perfectly judged front-running drive helped Shepherd’s Delight win Sunday’s Otautau Four Square Wairio Cup. (READ MORE HERE).
What’s on in Southland…
There are plenty of options for an outing or two in our Southland Tribune events calendar - powered by Southland NZ
There’s plenty happening in Southland this week, including the popular MLT Moonshine mountain bike and off-road run event held in and around Dolamore Park.
Quick Quiz…
What is the name of the community-owned South Invercargill outlet that is ending its bulk grocery offering and will focus on being a cafe?
The “On The Fly Festival” on February 23 will be held in which Southland town?
Three Southland Stags players scored tries in the Crusaders-Highlanders Super Rugby game at Rugby Park on Waitangi Day. Who were they?
Who is Invercargill’s MP?
If you were having a meal at Howl at the Moon, where in Southland would you be?
Answers: 1. The Pantry 2. Gore 3. Sean Withy, Michael Manson, Sevu Reece 4. Penny Simmonds 5. Gore
In case you missed it…
Thirsty Thursday: “When did I start bruising like an elderly woman? And when did I start banging my knuckles and it immediately starts bleeding? And have my heels always looked like that?” (READ MORE HERE).
Sarah McCarthy’s Thirsty Thursday column is brought to you each week thanks to Invercargill-based law firm Mee & Henry Law
