The Southland Tribune; Edition #379
Heart of the City | Thirsty Thursday | The phone call that sparked a breakout star's rapid rise | Kett returns to council but won't vote on rates | Plus More
Heart of the City: The tales of a fourth generation building owner
“Why do I maintain my interest in these buildings? It’s not only because of my family connection, but because I like this place and I care about [Invercargill]. Owning the Dee St buildings is definitely not for economic reasons, I can ensure you.” (READ MORE HERE).
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Thirsty Thursday: Take me back to the little cabin of joy
“I’d say it did me the world of good but here I am, struggling to get the slightest amount of anything done and wishing myself back in that little cabin with what felt like a whole world outside the window.” (READ MORE HERE).
Sarah McCarthy’s Thirsty Thursday column is brought to you each week thanks to Invercargill-based law firm Mee & Henry Law
The phone call that sparked a breakout star's rapid rise
Southland’s Semisi Tupou Tae’iloa has emerged as one of the storylines of the 2025 Super Rugby season. He has gone from a tackle bag holder in preseason to a Moana Pasifika star. The Tribune’s Logan Savory chatted with the young No 8 about his rapid rise. (READ MORE HERE).
Kett returns to council but won't vote on rates
Peter Kett has returned to the Invercargill City Council for the first time in six months, although he says he is struggling to read submissions and won’t vote in May on the looming rate rise. (READ MORE HERE).
South Alive warns of well-being impacts from funding cut
A community-led South Invercargill organisation fears for the impact on community wellbeing projects if the Invercargill City Council opts to slash funding. The Invercargill City Council plans to cut $200,000 from its Community Wellbeing Fund as the council attempts to reduce costs. (READ MORE HERE).
PowerNet announces new chief executive
“Southland has always been home for me, and the opportunity to return with my family and contribute to the region’s future is something I’m really looking forward to.” (READ MORE HERE).
Environment Southland chief executive to retire
Environment Southland chief executive Wilma Falconer has announced she is retiring from her role and will leave the organisation at the end of August. (READ MORE HERE).
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