The Southland Tribune; Edition #35
South Invercargill's revival and the thousands of volunteer hours behind it/Cam Millar, Highlanders, Rugby Park...Sounds good?/17-year-old Riley Snow makes it 100 for Sharks
South Invercargill's revival and the thousands of volunteer hours behind it
Cam Millar, Highlanders, Rugby Park...Sounds good?
17-year-old Riley Snow makes it 100 for Sharks
Today’s Poll…. Where should an art gallery go in Invercargill?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #35 (Colac Bay)
Out & About… On the Fly Mataura River Festival
Plus, our Quick Quiz and more
South Invercargill's revival and the thousands of volunteer hours behind it
When South Invercargill residents were surveyed over a decade ago only 35% indicated they were proud of the neighbourhood they lived in. The latest survey points to 91% now being proud of South Invercargill. How did the community turn this around? [READ MORE HERE].
Cam Millar, Highlanders, Rugby Park...Sounds good?
Rookie first five-eighth Cameron Millar, who is originally from Gore, looms as a solid prospect to play in a Super Rugby Pacific fixture at Rugby Park in Invercargill on Sunday. [READ MORE HERE].
17-year-old Riley Snow makes it 100 for Sharks
“I didn’t think basketball was going to be my journey when I started out playing sport but here, I am today getting this amazing opportunity and I’m just ready to crack in.” (READ MORE HERE)
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Quick Quiz….
1. Where did the yellow Mini Cooper, which was used in the 2017 Pork Pie movie, end up after filming was finished?
2. In what year was the Zero Fees scheme introduced at the Southern Institiute of Technology?
3. What was the name of the 2006 movie directed by Roger Donaldson which told Burt Munro's story?
4. Which Invercargill City Councillor is also the manager of Radio Southland?
5. Which Invercargill-based business is the front of the jersey sponsor for the Highlanders?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About….
On the Fly Mataura River Festival - Sunday, March 19
The Gore District Council on Sunday will celebrate fly fishing, the elusive brown trout, Southland’s world-renowned Mataura River and Gore’s title as the World Capital of Brown Trout Fishing.
The day will include fly-fishing, delicious food trucks, free children's activities, live entertainment (including a magic show).
Whether you’re a keen fisherman or are new to the game, all experience levels are welcome. Attend a group lesson from Chris Dore or Mike Weddell, ask our local guides for the best fishing spots, or learn how to tie flies with the Southland Fishing Club.
Celebrity chef Brett McGregor will also teach you delicious and easy recipes to try at home – including a fun recipe for the kids to get their hands stuck into.
Join in at Walnut Grove along Woolwich St in East Gore from 11am – 3:30pm next on Sunday.
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #35
(We think it’s worth reminding ourselves why Southland is such a special place, so that’s what we’ll do regularly)
Ōraka Colac Bay. Colac Bay is 12 km west of Riverton/Aparima. The area has a long history of Māori settlement. European settlers arrived to mill timber in the 1850s, and the settlement boomed after the railway arrived in 1881. By 1900, the township contained some 2,000 inhabitants, and a post office, hall, school, blacksmiths, various shops, three hotels and even a sail maker. Nearby were the Chinese gold diggings at Round Hill.
Today there are sheep, deer and cattle farms, and it is a popular holiday resort with a tavern, cafeteria–bar, shop, camping ground and many holiday homes. Also sited there is the Takutai o te Tītī marae of the Ōraka-Aparima rūnanga of Ngāi Tahu.
The local surf beach is also the most popular in Southland. (Blurb credit: Southland NZ).
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In case you missed it….
Mayoral-Art 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).
Nightmare start: 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).
Quiz Answers….
Bill Richardson Transport World 2. 2001 3. The World’s Fastest Indian 4. Darren Ludlow 5. SBS Bank