The Southland Tribune; Edition #93
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition/Sir Tim Shadbolt's long-time partner to contest by-election
Sir Tim Shadbolt's long-time partner to contest by-election
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition…
Today’s Poll… Do you use the public bus service in Invercargill?
Out & About… Jingo - Alex Pledger's Move Your Butt Appeal
Sir Tim Shadbolt encourages long-time partner to have crack at politics
Sir Tim Shadbolt’s long-time partner Asha Dutt says Shadbolt is “absolutely delighted” she is now having her own crack at politics. In fact, Shadbolt tried to convince Dutt to stand at the last election alongside him. (READ MORE HERE).
Spotlight on Southland Sport: Friday Edition…
In today’s Spotlight on Southland Sport, we celebrate the fact that Rugby Park this week is getting plenty of use and take a look at where things are at in the attempt to turn it into a multipurpose venue. We also outlined which Stag has signed with an Italian club, while our rugby experts share their Super Rugby quarterfinal picks. Plus more. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. How many candidates will contest the Invercargill City Council by-election?
2. What event will take place at the Ascot Park Hotel tonight (Friday)?
3. Invercargill-based developer Geoffrey Thomson owns which national business chain?
4. Who is the Southland Girls’ High School principal who was included in the Kings’ Birthday honours list?
5. Doug Bath won what sporting event in 1994?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Jingo - Alex Pledger's Move Your Butt Appeal - Monday, June 12 - Waikiwi Tavern
Join the Southland Sharks in helping raise some money for Alex Pledger's Move Your Butt Appeal. It starts at 6.30pm, there’s great Jingo prizes, raffles, and one or two awesome auctions. If you're interested in attending, help the organisers work out numbers by registering through this link: https://tinyurl.com/3pp35xbv
In case you missed it….
Dear Lily: 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).
Announcement: 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: 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)
Quiz Answers….
14 2. ILT Southland Sports Awards 3. Distinction Hotels 4. Yvonne Browning 5. Tour of Southland