The Southland Tribune; Edition #6
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Is a non-alcoholic alternative drink revolution really on its way?
What to do with missing piece in city block jigsaw?
Today’s poll… Which Southland pub would you rather go to?
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #6 (Summer daylight hours)
Out & About…. Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival
Plus, Tribune Shoutouts, Stories Elsewhere, our Quick Quiz and more
Is a non-alcoholic alternative drink revolution really on its way?
An alcohol-free bottle store with a bar?… In Invercargill?… Really?… Kelly Blomfield does a pretty good job of laying out her case for her business’ future and tending to some of the scepticism attached. (READ MORE).
What to do with missing piece in city block jigsaw?
The Invercargill City Council will next month ponder whether to sell or retain a vacant piece of land which is part of Invercargill Central Limited’s city block development. (READ MORE)
Tribune Shoutout….
Sorry, we’re a bit late to this one, but it would be remiss of us not to give a huge Tribune shoutout to Gore lad Ben Lockrose. He produced a stunning display on Sunday to help the Otago Volts beat the Central Stags in a T20 Super Smash cricket fixture.
Best known as a spin-bowler Lockrose put together an unbroken partnership of 81 off 39 balls with Dean Foxcroft. The pair came together after 13 overs, with their side 109-6 chasing 188 at University of Otago Oval in Dunedin.
Lockrose finished 58* off 26 balls to give his team the win with three balls to spare. He’s back in action today with the Volts in a 50-over fixture. You can follow the action here.
Stories Elsewhere….
The popular Winton Bakery has a new owner. As outlined in Evan Harding’s Stuff/Southland Times article this week bakery owner Jeannie Peebles has sold the business. The bakery’s new owner, Panha Chum, also has The Bakery, Queenstown. The McKenzie family had the Winton business for 53 years before Peebles became its second owner 16 years ago. For the full Stuff story, you can read it here.
Quick Quiz….
Which popular Invercargill attraction is situated on the corner of Tay St & Anglem St?
Where in Southland will you find the Switzers Museum?
Who was the first coach of the Southland Sharks in 2010?
What is the name of the restaurant & bar at Bluff’s Stirling Point?
Which Southland Stags rugby player is also a talented competitive rock ‘n roll dancer?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s poll…
Why Southland is a gem…. Reason #6
Our long summer daylight hours. When Auckland backyard cricketers pull stumps in the summer months because it’s too dark those of us in Southland have close to another hour of play ahead.
In this Stuff article in January MetService meteorologist Jessie Owen said on December 21 [the longest day] Invercargill had 15 hours 46 minutes of daylight time, a full 70 minutes more than Auckland’s 14 hours 36 minutes.
Out and About….
Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival - February 4 & 5.
Bring out the banjos, fetch the fiddles, mandolins and string bass. It's time to sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere at the Niagara Bluegrass Festival. Every February musicians from throughout New Zealand converge at the picturesque Niagara Falls Cafe in the heart of the wild and beautiful Catlins for a weekend of toe-tapping goodness. The festival venue is idyllically situated 10km from Curio Bay, along the Southern Scenic Route at Niagara. (Blurb credit - Great South).
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In case you missed it….
Mayoral profile: As large of a profile as Nobby Clark managed to drum up leading into his mayoral victory in October, how well do you actually know the man now at the helm of Invercargill? (READ MORE)
Rating Esk Eats: Three new food offerings are up and running in Invercargill as part of the Invercargill Central development. How do they rate? (READ MORE)
Quiz Answers….
Bill Richardson Transport World 2. Waikaia 3. Richard Dickel 4. Oyster Cove 5. Joe Robins.