The Southland Tribune; Edition #92
Candidate tally rises to 12, including breakfast radio host/Dear Lily: A five-year retail plan cut to six months/THE SCENE: Arun O'Connor's music journey
Candidate tally rises to 12, including breakfast radio host
Dear Lily: A five-year retail plan cut to six months
Launch of THE SCENE - Where Southland music is the focus
THE SCENE: Arun O'Connor's music journey
Stags: Two tight-head props hit by injuries
Southland cyclists impress at opening round of national series
Today’s Poll… Did you get to meet Chase star The Dark Destroyer?
Out & About… Poetry Night
Candidate tally rises to 12, including breakfast radio host
Broadcaster Steve Broad is amongst the 12 candidates who have now officially confirmed they are standing for the Invercargill City Council by-election. (READ MORE HERE).
Dear Lily: A five-year retail plan cut to six months
Invercargill’s inner-city retail scene is continuing to undergo its biggest transformation in decades. Nestled in the middle of all of that is a story with a whole heap of determination attached to it. (READ MORE HERE).
Launch: THE SCENE - Southland's Original Music Scene
Today we’re excited to launch a new offering in a quest to shine a brighter spotlight on Southland’s original music scene. MASSAV Productions has teamed up with The Southland Tribune to bring you a regular feature piece in The Tribune labelled “THE SCENE - Southland's Original Music Scene”. (READ MORE HERE).
THE SCENE: Arun O'Connor's music journey
Today we quiz 2020 Southland Entertainer of the Year Arun O’Connor on his music journey, his creative song-writing process, who his influences have been, and much more. (READ MORE HERE)
Stags: Two tight-head props hit by injuries
A couple of SBS Southland Stags tight-head props have been struck down by injury. Although both are still expected to be ready to go for the start of the National Provincial Championship. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Southland cyclists impress at opening round of national series
Invercargill hosted the first round of Cycling New Zealand’s National Track Series over the King’s Birthday long weekend. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. Who won the Invercargill City Council’s last by-election in 2021?
2. Who did the Southland Sharks beat on Monday in Invercargill to win back the ILT Challenge Shield?
3. Sir Tim Shadbolt had two deputy mayors during his final term as Invercargill’s mayor, who were they?
4. Sir Richard Hayes of Te Anau was knighted in 2014, what has been his occupation?
5. Former Black Cap Lou Vincent now lives in what Southland town?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Poetry Night - Tonight (June 8) 7pm - Art Attic Gallery
An evening of sharing poetry, with provided food and drink. Come along and join the circle; read your own poems, share works by your favorite poet, or just come along to listen.
Casual and supportive atmosphere, we welcome any style of writing, any language, there is no right or wrong way to write a poem.
In case you missed it….
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark admits his relationship with one Rūnaka in the region is ‘fractured’ and is surprised he did not receive a ‘personal invite’ to the recent Murihiku Marae redevelopment opening. Although Clark believes his overall relationship with Māori leaders isn’t broken. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Regent St to space: “This is a young teenage girl on the DPB with a child trying to bring it into the world as best she can. I was in South Invercargill and there was an ingredient there for me to be a disadvantaged youth, and it didn’t turn out that way because of three key factors. (READ MORE HERE).
Showquest Southland: “It was wonderful to see so many students clearly enjoying their creativity as they devised their own performances. The standard was very high and it was a close competition.” (READ MORE HERE).
Quiz Answers….
Marcus Lush 2. Otago Nuggets 3. Toni Biddle & Nobby Clark 4. Helicopter pilot 5. Lumsden