The Southland Tribune; Edition #44
The event that could match the Burt Munro Challenge/Invercargill ratepayers in line for a 5.5% rate rise/Hidden Markets showcases what community 'wants the city to feel like'
The event that could match the Burt Munro Challenge
Invercargill ratepayers in line for a 5.5% rate rise
Hidden Markets showcases what community 'wants the city to feel like'
Stags hope Banks will shake injuries for NPC campaign
'Player welfare No 1 priority': Baseline neurological testing offered
Elliott celebrates 50th game on home court
Today’s Poll…. Which holiday spot are you picking?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #44 (house prices)
Out & About… Southland Sharks v Otago Nuggets (pre-season)
The event that could match the Burt Munro Challenge
“It is showcasing another incredible story like Burt Munro’s is to Southlanders. It’s something we can be really proud of…. Long-term we’d love for this to be something that attracts three, four, five thousand people over the four days.” (READ MORE HERE).
Invercargill ratepayers in line for a 5.5% rate rise
"The increase is slightly higher than the 5.05 per cent forecast last year. As a community we’re going to face some difficult decisions to bring the budget back into balance next year." (READ MORE HERE).
Hidden Markets showcases what community 'wants city to feel like'
Interest in the first Hidden Markets event has been deemed a success, so much so the demand was larger than expected and the organisers have apologised for food selling out. (READ MORE HERE).
Stags hope Banks will shake injuries for NPC
The SBS Southland Stags has confirmed Marty Banks will be back for a third season in the maroon jersey. Although the 33-year-old does have some injuries to shake before the start of the NPC in August. (READ MORE HERE).
'Player welfare No 1 priority': Baseline neurological testing offered
The Headache Clinic Founder Helen Tufui says how crucial it was for sports teams to put their players’ health first. “Baseline testing is an important tool that helps identify and manage head injuries, such as concussions, which are all too common in contact sport.” (READ MORE HERE).
Elliott celebrates 50th game on home court
“It’s a cool milestone to bring up. Just knowing you’ve been around to do so many games and have those experiences.” (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. Who finished second to Nobby Clark in the 2022 Invercargill mayoral election?
2. Who was named the 2022 Southland Sportsperson of the Year?
3. Where in Southland is the Te Hikoi “Southern Journey” Heritage Museum?
4. What date will the Southland Sharks play its first game in Invercargill in the 2023 NBL?
5. What is the name of the secondary school in Wyndham, Southland?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll….
Out & About….
Southland Sharks v Otago Nuggets (pre-season) - Friday, 6pm
Take a look at how the Southland Sharks are shaping up for its 2023 National Basketball League season on Friday night at ILT Stadium Southland.
The Sharks will fine-tune their game on Friday before the first competition game against the Manawatu Jets in Invercargill the following Friday (Good Friday).
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #44
(We think it’s worth reminding ourselves why Southland is such a special place, so that’s what we’ll do regularly)
House prices. As of February 2023, the median house price in Southland was $430,000, while the national median was $762,000. Why tie up all your income paying the mortgage elsewhere in New Zealand, when you can get yourself a nice house and live a little in Southland?
In case you missed it….
Shadbolt’s hospital stay: Sir Tim Shadbolt has been admitted to Calvary Hospital in Invercargill, although his long-time partner Asha Dutt says it’s only for “short respite care”. (READ MORE HERE).
McCaw on way to Invercargill: Richie McCaw, the greatest All Black of all time, has confirmed he will hit the road from Queenstown to Invercargill to raise money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in May. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Toni Biddle 2. Alena Saili (Black Ferns sevens) 3. Riverton 4. April 7 (Good Friday) 5. Menzies College