The Southland Tribune; Edition #354
'Six years and $6m later, we have ticked off Blair’s final bucket list' | World-renowned surgeon commits to Charity Hospital | Heart of City: New retail offering fills Kelvin St property | Plus More
'Six years and $6m later, we have ticked off Blair’s final bucket list'
Blair Vining’s vision was for a charity hospital to help those in the south get timely access to, initially, bowel cancer diagnosis, to improve their chances of survival. The Southern Charity Hospital is modelled on the successful Canterbury Charity Hospital, which has helped thousands of patients since its inception in 2007. (READ MORE HERE).
World-renowned surgeon commits to Southern Charity Hospital
Melissa Vining - a Southern Charity Hospital board member and driving force behind the hospital - hopes world-renowned surgeon Professor Frank Frizelle’s commitment will encourage other top medical professionals to get involved with the charity hospital. (READ MORE HERE).
Heart of the City: New retail offering fills Kelvin St property
Invercargill’s retail scene is set for a new addition as Niche Boutique prepares to open its doors on Friday. Niche Boutique will fill the space on Kelvin St previously occupied by Julie Byrce Fashion Emporium which closed in October after 35 years in business. (READ MORE HERE).
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Another national title for McLeay…
Southland teenager James McLeay’s athletics CV continues to grow with victory in the New Zealand U20 Championship held at the International Track Meet in Christchurch on Saturday.
He knocked out the mile in 4min 18.45sec heading off George Wyllie 4:18.62 and Hamish Murray 4:19.98.
McLeay’s next major assignment is the New Zealand Track & Field Championships in Dunedin from March 6 to 9.
Funding target reached for dementia unit
A Hugo Charitable Trust donation of $50,000 has enabled Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) to meet its funding target for an expansion project at the Iona dementia facility, Invercargill. (READ MORE HERE).
Increased visitor levy supports conservation investment
Southland conservation areas, including Stewart Island’s Rakiura and Fiordland National Parks, will get a funding boost as part of a $30 million Government investment across the country to improve local attractions, enhance facilities, and protect our unique natural environment, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. (READ MORE HERE).
The Eagles have landed in Southland
With over 260 attendees from all around New Zealand, the 58th National Eagles Golf Society Convention (“Wild South”) started on Monday with the AGM and cocktail evening welcome at the Ascot Park Hotel. (READ MORE HERE).
Samuels heads to Golden Shears on back of a commanding win
Southland shearer Leon Samuels set sail for his defence of the Golden Shears Open title in Masterton this week with a commanding win at the Pahiatua Shears on Sunday. (READ MORE HERE)
What’s on in Southland…
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Quick Quiz…
Who was the Labour list MP based in Invercargill from 2017 to 2023?
In what year did the Southland Sharks first play in the NBL?
What is the name of the church on the corner of Tay St and Ythan St in Invercargill?
Last year who become Southland’s first two-time Olympic gold medallist?
What closed in Mataura in August 2000?
Answers: 1. Liz Craig 2. 2010 3. First Church 4. Alena Saili 5. Mataura Paper Mill.
In case you missed it…
Thirsty Thursday: I let a lot of stuff go. At my advanced age, running on sputtering hormones and with a head full of half-remembered lines and plans and things I probs should fully get around to… (READ MORE HERE).
Sarah McCarthy’s Thirsty Thursday column is brought to you each week thanks to Invercargill-based law firm Mee & Henry Law
