The Southland Tribune; Edition #94
Sir Tim Shadbolt declines tribute suggestions/Mayor to endorse candidate or two in by-election campaign/Kitchen Dinner: An ode to Southland produce
Sir Tim Shadbolt declines tribute suggestions, prefers statue
Mayor to endorse candidate or two in by-election campaign
Kitchen Dinner: An ode to Southland produce
Leitch thrilled with 'insane' Le Mans experience
Today’s Poll… Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
Out & About… Flames on Esk
Sir Tim Shadbolt declines tribute suggestions, prefers statue
Long-time former Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has declined having a significant Invercargill reserve, or a major city asset, named after him as a part of a civic tribute. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Mayor to endorse candidate or two in by-election campaign
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark plans to take the unique approach of endorsing a candidate or two during the by-election campaign. (READ MORE HERE).
Kitchen Dinner: An ode to Southland produce
Louise Evans - the person behind Southland food magazine Wee - headed along to chef Ethan Flack’s unique new Kitchen Dinner offering in Invercargill. Check out what Evans found and why she encourages any foodies to check it out. (READ MORE HERE).
Leitch thrilled with 'insane' Le Mans experience
Southland’s Brendon Leitch is still savouring the experience of racing on the famed La Sarthe Circuit, France, as part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend. (READ MORE HERE).
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Quick Quiz….
1. The Invercargill Musical Theatre production of what show starts on July 7 at the Civic Theatre?
2. Who was named the 2022-23 Southland Sportsperson of the Year?
3. Who is the Mayor for the Southland District?
4. What was the Southland public asked to help do to ensure a Southland-Auckland Ranfurly Shield game went ahead in Invercargill in 2010?
5. Chris Dillon is the president of the Southland branch of what organisation?
(SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR ANSWERS)
Today’s Poll…
Out & About…
Flames on Esk - Friday, June 16 - Esk St
Prepare to be mesmerised by a fiery display on Esk Street in the Invercargill CBD. Colourful fairies will be roaming ready to spread magic and the Invercargill Central food court will be open until 9.00pm.
Session times: 6.00pm-6:15pm, 6.45pm-7.00pm, 7.30pm-7.45pm, 8.15pm-8.30pm
In case you missed it….
Club Rugby: Logan Savory wraps up the latest round of Southland’s premier club competition which included two hat-tricks, with one to a 45-year-old Woodlands legend. While Blues provided a glimpse of just what they can do in what has otherwise been a challenging season. (READ MORE HERE).
Stags Countdown: We are under two months away from the start of the 2023 National Provincial Championship season. Logan Savory is taking a look at some of the Southland Stags’ playing prospects for the 2023 season. Today he looks at the options lining up to play in the looseforwards. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Rugby Park use: There have been years when Rugby Park has basically been used for five Southland Stags games and a kids’ triathlon. Bugger all else. That’s why this week has been refreshing. (READ MORE HERE). (Paid subscriber content).
Sharks record: It was a bittersweet type of Saturday night for American Jeremy Kendle. The American yet again inked his name into the Southland Sharks record books. Kendle’s 45-point haul against the Taranaki Airs at ILT Stadium Southland equalled the record for the most points scored by a Sharks player in a single game. (READ MORE HERE).
THE SCENE: 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….
Jersey Boys 2. Amy Rule 3. Rob Scott 4. Clear the Rugby Park field of snow 5. Federated Farmers