The Southland Tribune; Edition #80
Will an Invercargill 'lighting and sculpture trail' get the green light?/Putting a horror Southern Steel season to bed/Southlander wins 2023 New Zealand Rose of Tralee/Tori Peeters topples own New Zea
Will an Invercargill 'lighting and sculpture trail' get the green light?
Putting a horror Southern Steel season to bed
Southlander wins 2023 New Zealand Rose of Tralee
Tori Peeters topples own New Zealand javelin record
Jeremy Kendle writes name into Southland Sharks record books
Today’s Poll… What’s your main source of heating?
Out & About… Top Paddock
Will an Invercargill 'lighting and sculpture trail' get the green light?
It’s been suggested $100,000 be put aside to scope out a potential lighting and sculpture trail which will take in the Ōtepuni Gardens in Invercargill. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has pushed to develop a lighting and sculpture trail that would link the Ōtepuni Gardens and other areas of Invercargill’s central city. (READ MORE HERE).
Putting a horror Southern Steel season to bed
Reinga Bloxham doesn’t hide from the fact it was the toughest season to date since taking on the Southern Steel’s head coaching job in 2016. But she’s adamant she will be a much better coach on the back of dealing with what she has. (READ MORE HERE).
Southlander wins 2023 New Zealand Rose of Tralee
Kelsi Wallace still can’t quite believe that in 2 months’ time she will be representing New Zealand on the World stage in Ireland…again. The 27-year-old is the newly crowned New Zealand Rose of Tralee. (READ MORE HERE).
Tori Peeters topples own New Zealand javelin record
Tori Peeters has broken her own New Zealand women’s javelin record in an impressive outing in Japan. The Southlander, who is now based in Waikato, broke the record at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Yokohama in Japan on Sunday night. (READ MORE HERE).
Jeremy Kendle writes name into Southland Sharks record books
American import Jeremy Kendle has etched his name into the Southland Sharks record books with a remarkable display against the Manawatu Jets on Saturday. Kendle delivered the impressive stat-line of 20 points and 20 assists as he played another important role in lifting the Sharks to a 105-89 victory over the Jets in Palmerston North. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. Name the Southland musician who on Friday released his single “Forever”?
2. How many goals did the Southern Steel lose its final game of the 2023 ANZ Premiership by on Sunday?
3. Where in Southland will you find the Carriers Arms Hotel?
4. Former Stags coach Dale MacLeod is an assistant coach for what Super Rugby team?
5. Where in Southland will you find the Blazing Copper Restaurant and Bar in Southland?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Top Paddock - Saturday, May 27 - Gore Town & Country Club
Get ready for the energy and enthusiasm of Top Paddock, New Zealand’s flagship event for contemporary country music.
Top Paddock will be the headline event that kicks off the Tussock Country Music Festival, delivering a dynamic line-up of national country music stars.
The event is credited with creating a new country-pop/rock movement in New Zealand that gives fresh meaning to what 'country' looks and sounds like. Get along to this lively event to hear the sounds of contemporary country music stars.
The 2023 lineup includes Jenny Harraway, Lachie Hayes, Arun O’Connor, Keith Pereira, and Southbound XO.
In case you missed it….
‘Flat-stick’: Sharon Soper has a message for anyone who is starting to feel the financial strain. Don’t let it fester, ask for some help and advice. Soper is the general manager for Jubilee Budget Advisory Service and says the demand on its organisation is the most it’s ever been. (READ MORE HERE).
Single release: Emerging songwriter Sam Cullen has released his infectiously catchy new single ‘Forever’. This new offering, from an exciting up-and-comer, is an absolute confession of love - snapshotting the moment in time when a person realises they’re head-over-heels, but also scared to admit it. (READ MORE/HAVE A LISTEN).
Budget 23: Regional leaders have welcomed recent Government support for Southland’s transition to a low-emission, high-wage economy. Southland Just Transition Enduring Oversight Group (EOG) co-chair Aimee Kaio said they welcomed the Government’s ongoing commitment to Southland Just Transition. (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Sam Cullen 2. One 3. Riverton 4. Moana Pasifika 5. Gore