The Southland Tribune; Edition #65
Invercargill Mayor stands firm on mana whenua attendance at AGM/The career path that's got that bit more lucrative/Funds dished out for Murihiku youth aspirations
Invercargill Mayor stands firm on mana whenua attendance at AGM
The career path that's got that bit more lucrative
Funds dished out for Murihiku youth aspirations
Today’s Poll… Are you a regular watcher of The Chase?
NZ Music Month…. A Southlander’s song choice
Out & About… Grand Kyiv Ballet
Invercargill mayor stands firm on mana whenua attendance at AGM
Invercargill’s Mayor is standing firm on his stance that mana whenua representatives should not attend Local Government New Zealand’s AGM in July. At a recent Invercargill City Council meeting mana whenua representative Evelyn Cook expressed her disappointment that she hadn’t been provided any information about LGNZ’s AGM last year, and to date that had also been the case this year. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
The career path that's got that bit more lucrative
Some in the hospitality sector joke that it’s now the chefs who interview prospective employers, rather than the other way around. Graham Hawkes worked in the hospitality industry for 57 years and says the shortage of chefs is a global problem. (READ MORE HERE).
Funds dished out for Murihiku youth aspirations
Initiatives to support the aspirations of young Māori in Murihiku (Southland) have been awarded funding in the second round of Te Ōhanga Tīwhera contestable fund. (READ MORE HERE).
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NZ Music Month…. A Southlander’s song choice
This month is New Zealand Music Month and we at The Southland Tribune are keen to celebrate it. We’ve teamed with the crew at MASSAV Productions and throughout the month we will ask various Southlanders to provide a New Zealand song choice and ask them why they opted for it.
Today’s song selector: REBECCA AMUNDSEN - Rebecca is the chairperson of Arts Murihiku and an advocate for all things arts.
Artist: Devilskin - Devilskin was formed in June 2010 in Hamilton New Zealand and features the spectacular Jennie Skulander on lead vocals.
Rebecca’s Song choice: Start a Revolution
Why?: “I am a big fan of the NZ band Devilskin and Start a Revolution is one of my favourite songs from them. I like this style of music because I was a teenager in the 90s and grew up listening to all sorts of alternative music like Smashing Pumpkins, the Pixies, and Radiohead as well as classic rock from the 70s.
I find the chorus of Start a Revolution a good reminder that we all have a responsibility to make a difference and stand up for what is right; and a good motivation when it isn't that easy to keep going. I mean who doesn't want to get up in the morning and start a revolution. GET UP! GET UP!”
Quick Quiz….
1. Where in Southland will you find the Route 6 Cafe?
2. Eion Crossen kicked four penalties to lead Southland to a 12-7 win over what international rugby team in 1989?
3. The Invercargill City has budgeted $30,000 to send a delegation of councillors to where in July?
4. In what year was the inaugural Tour of Southland cycle race held? (Multi-choice: 1956, 1966, or 1976).
5. The Star Rugby Club and Old Boys Football Club are both based at what park in Invercargill?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Tribune Shoutout…. (James Hargest College House Day)
Invercargill’s James Hargest College hosted its first-ever full-house day on Friday. It meant those at its junior campus marched up Layard St to the senior campus to join senior students for the big day of competition.
Well done to everyone who took part.
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Grand Kyiv Ballet - Saturday May 6 - Civic Theatre, Invercargill
From the trauma and heartbreak of war in their country, to the major cities of USA and Europe, and now to the stages of New Zealand. This is the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine.
Act One – The Ukrainian showpiece Forest Song. This legendary ballet, which for over 75 years remains the pride of Ukraine. Forest Song is a magical love story, full of mysticism alongside the conflict between the human world and nature. It tells a tale of love and the fearless and brave Mavka, who longs for peace in her world, just as Ukraine longs for peace in her country today.
Forest Song is performed for the first time ever in New Zealand.
Act Two – Don Quixote. This flamboyant and festive Spanish ballet is a much-loved romantic comedy. It tells the story of a courageous but troubled man’s quest for love. Gypsies, bullfighters, lavish costumes, breath-taking dancers and an inspiring music score ensures that Don Quixote is a not-to-be-missed experience. Two sensational performances. One magnificent evening of ballet. (Blurb credit: Southland NZ).
In case you missed it….
Touch-and-go: Marty Banks looks like a touch-and-go prospect for the start of the Southland Stags’ 2023 National Provincial Championship season. Banks has undergone surgery on his groin with the plan to be ready to go for the Stags’ round one game against Waikato on August 6 in Invercargill. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Lumdsen 2. France 3. Kumagaya 4. 1956 5. Waverley Park