The Southland Tribune; Edition #59
When music is your job, passion, and everything in between/Southland's housing problem... A complex conversation
When music is your job, passion, and everything in between
Southland's housing problem... A complex conversation
Today’s Poll…. Do you put non-recyclables in the recycling bin?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #59 (Our penguins)
Out & About… SBHS 1st XV v Auckland Grammar 1st XV
When music is your job, passion, and everything in between
Jordan Cossill’s passion for music is obvious. Logan Savory chatted with the Invercargill musician about everything from living out his dream working in a record store, to the need for an entertainment venue in the city centre. (READ MORE HERE).
Southland's housing problem... A complex conversation
From the outside looking in, the solution seems simple. Free up some land, loosen up some regulation, and get some more houses built promptly. Beyond 2025 project lead Bobbi Brown suggests it’s complex, with the type of housing on offer in Southland an important piece to the puzzle. (READ MORE MORE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. In 1981 Saint Catherine's College amalgamated with Marist College to form what school?
2. Name the Progress Valley couple who received a Southland District Council Community Service Award at Tokanui on Sunday for their contribution to music and entertainment?
3. What’s the closest driving distance in kilometres from Invercargill to Bluff? (Multi-choice: 20km, 27km, 35km)
4. Name the Southlander who was the physio for the All Blacks at the 1987 World Cup?
5. Lloyd Esler taught at what Invercargill venue from 1991 to 2001?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
SBHS 1st XV v Auckland Grammar 1st XV - 11am, Friday - SBHS No 1 field
The Southland Boys’ High School 1st XV rugby team will take on the visiting Auckland Grammar in its first game of of the 2023 season.
The two teams will clash at the No 1 field at Southland Boys’ at 11am on Friday.
The SBHS 1st XV will also play King's College from Auckland at Southland Boys' High School, on Tuesday, with kick off at 11.30am.
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #59
(We think it’s worth reminding ourselves why Southland is such a special place, so that’s what we’ll do regularly)
Our penguins. Did you know that there are more species of penguins that call New Zealand home than any other country? We are particularly blessed with these beautiful birds here in Southland as we have three species found on our shores. The tawaki Fiordland crested penguins can be found along the Fiordland coast whilst the hoiho yellow-eyed penguin is a common sight in the Catlins. The world’s smallest penguin, the kororā little penguin can be spotted at many places on our coastline. (Blurb credit: Southland NZ).
In case you missed it….
Relationship breakdown: 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].
New business: 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).
By-election: Nominations for the Gore District Council by-election, caused by the recent resignation of a councillor, opened yesterday. The by-election is to fill the vacancy in the Gore Ward created when long-standing councillor Bret Highsted resigned. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Verdon College 2. Marylyn and Steven Hayes 3. 27km 4. Neil Familton 5. Southland Museum & Art Gallery