The Southland Tribune; Edition #405
Investigation into potential council merger confirmed | Unique new store home to World War 2 telescope | 'I’ve eaten a lot': The beefed-up newbie Stags lock | Plus More
Investigation into potential council merger confirmed
The Local Government Commission has confirmed they will investigate the prospect of a merger of councils in Southland. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott made the proposal in August last year to reorganise local government in Southland into two unitary authorities – one rural based and one for Invercargill city. (READ MORE HERE).
Unique new store home to World War 2 telescope
A telescope with a unique history has made its way to Invercargill. And for now, it is providing a significant talking point as part of a new boutique design store that opened in the city last month. (READ MORE HERE).
The Roar Podcast: Southland Sharks Special
The big Southland sporting story this week is the Southland Sharks’ home playoff game against the Auckland Tuatara on Thursday. The Roar Podcast goes into the Sharks camp. Hosts Nick Jeffrey, Nathan Burdon, and Logan Savory as usual also discuss the other sporting matters, including Saturday’s Galbraith Shield final. The winner of our Super Rugby picking comp also drops into the studio for a yarn. (HAVE A LISTEN HERE).
'I’ve eaten a lot': The beefed-up newbie Stags lock
Rookie lock Alex Yallop’s opportunity with the Southland Stags has come on the back of a lot of hard work and… well… a lot of eating. (READ MORE HERE).
Sav's Sidelines: Bravo, Rugby Park is finally being utilised
Rugby Park is finally getting the use that it should be, and that needs to be celebrated. The increase in the amount of rugby games played at the venue has lifted dramatically in 2025 compared to recent years. (READ MORE HERE).
'Everything that makes Gore great': Event up for award
The Mataura Valley Milk Hokonui Culture Feast has been named a finalist in the 2025 New Zealand Event Association (NZEA) Awards. The Culture Feast is a finalist in the Food, Beverage or Lifestyle Event of the Year. It is the only Southland event to make this year’s honours roll. (READ MORE HERE).
Averil’s big day out, that proved exactly that
Northern Southland owner Averil Fowler sponsored one of the feature events at Ascot Park in the Averil’s Big Day Out Gold Chip Final. The event was run just two races after Fowler watched her pacer Miki Cohen win at $21 odds for trainer-driver Kirstin Green. (READ MORE HERE).
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In case you missed it…
Stags season launch: New Southland Stags coach Nathan White has reminded his players their 13-weeks together will be a sprint, and they to make every day together count in a quest to get better. And it all started from day one on Monday. (READ MORE HERE).
