The Southland Tribune; Edition #58
The good, the bad, the ugly that is Gore [at the moment]/Transport World to add yet another business to its stable/Quest for vacant Gore council seat set to begin
The good, the bad, the ugly that is Gore [at the moment]
Transport World to add yet another business to its stable
Quest for vacant Gore council seat set to begin
Today’s Poll…. What’s the best thing about Gore?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #58
Out & About… Not Quite Broadway
The good, the bad, the ugly that is Gore [at the moment]
Tuesday’s Gore District Council meeting provided a reminder of something special brewing in the town. Although in double quick time, that was overshadowed by the ugly relationship breakdown between the town’s Mayor and the council’s CEO. [READ MORE HERE].
Transport World to add yet another business to its stable
Transport World is about to add yet another business to its stable of Invercargill attractions. It will open an inner-city lolly shop called Toot Sweets. (READ MORE HERE).
Quest for vacant Gore council seat set to begin
Nominations for the Gore District Council by-election, caused by the recent resignation of a councillor, open today (April 19). The by-election is to fill the vacancy in the Gore Ward created when long-standing councillor Bret Highsted resigned. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. Which building has Mayor Nobby Clark highlighted as his personal preference for a future public art gallery in Invercargill?
2. Who is the front of singlet sponsors of the Southland Sharks?
3. Where is Burt Munro's original 1920 Indian Scout motorbike housed in Invercargill?
4. Which sport does Southland’s Alena Saili represent New Zealand in?
5. The first Saturday of what month is opening day for duck shooting each year?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Not Quite Broadway - Saturday, April 22 - two shows 3pm and 7.30pm - Repertory House
Leftover Pavlova Productions is proud to present Not Quite Broadway. If you love musical theatre then this is the show for you! Come and watch some of Southland's most talented performers singing songs from musicals in weird and wonderful ways. Not Quite Broadway showcases performers singing songs from roles they will never play, for gender/age or other reasons.
This show features songs from musicals such as Into the Woods, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, Mean Girls, Chess and Phantom of the Opera. Grab yourself a glass of wine from the bar, and settle in for a performance like nothing else you have seen before!
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #58
(We think it’s worth reminding ourselves why Southland is such a special place, so that’s what we’ll do regularly)
Lumsden (Ōreti) is Northern Southland’s main hub and a major junction in Southland, with roads to traveller’s destinations departing on all four points of the compass. An hour south is Invercargill, an hour north lies Queenstown, to the south-east you’ll find Gore, and the north-west road leads to Te Anau, Manapōuri and Milford Sound. A number of quirky cafes and restaurants line the main street, making this town an excellent stop over or a convenient, peaceful holiday destination.
The township, settled in 1862, was known as “The Elbow” because it is situated beside the spot where the Oreti River sharply turns 90°, from east to south - although the name was later changed to compliment the Honourable George Lumsden, a Scottish trader who became a New Zealand politician. Railway was an important aspect of Lumsden’s past, and the old railway station is now preserved as a tourist information centre with two Drewry diesel shunters and three wagons on display outside. The Lumsden Heritage Trust also has the chassis of New Zealand Railways steam locomotive P60 on display at the town's southern entrance. (Blurb credit: Southland NZ).
In case you missed it….
Resignation: Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says Nigel Skelt has not resigned as an Invercargill city councillor despite departing his job at ILT Stadium Southland on “medical grounds” and for “personal reasons”. (READ MORE HERE).
Insight: Welcome to The Southland Tribune’s weekly column spot called “Insight”. We’ve asked leaders of various Southland organisations to share a bit about some of the wins they are having and also some of the challenges they may be facing. This week Invercargill Licensing Trust CEO Chris Ramsay provides an insight into what the ILT is all about. [READ MORE HERE]
Cycling performers: Mike White was one of the top Southland performers at the Age Group Road National Championships in Timaru, taking out the bunch sprint from a select chase group behind solo winner Andy Beale from Canterbury to claim the silver medal. (READ MORE HERE)
Quiz Answers….
Bank of NSW Building [Cnr of Tay St and Dee St] 2. SBS Bank 3. E Hayes & Sons 4. Rugby [Sevens] 5. May