05/10/2026
Monday again already?! 😅
You know what that means… time to rewind the last seven days, dish out a few congratulations & then have a nosey at what we’ve got lined up for you this week.
Lock in, she’s another long one. 👇
📕 First up, apparently a couple of our Handle Club members decided keeping their talents in Southland simply wasn’t enough. 😏
A MASSIVE congratulations to Stephen Unahi & Antony Stodart, who headed across the ditch and took out 1st & 2nd place in the 350mm Single-Handed Saw at the Perth Royal Show!
Not a bad little 1–2 for the Handle Club boys! 👏
📕 Monday we had the Invercargill Army Cadets in for their Jingo fundraiser, followed by Phoenix Marching on Wednesday. Two fantastic nights with plenty of support shown for both groups. Thank you to everyone who came along, bought cards, got amongst the raffles & helped them out. ❤️
📕 Thursday, Bruno was back doing what Bruno does best… testing exactly how long you can hang on for. 🐂
📕 Friday was a BIG one.
The Southland Stags played their final game of the 2026 season against Northland at Rugby Park, going down 28–14.
Not quite the ending we were hoping for, but we’ve loved getting behind the boys again this season. Antlers Up & we’ll see you back out there next year! 🦌
Then it was time for the first qualifier of our Old School October Karaoke Competition! 🎤
Congratulations to Kyla Elder & Sophie Harper, who survived the 2000s, impressed our judge & crowd to became our FIRST TWO singers through to the Grand Final! 👏🔥
Two down… six qualifiers & one wildcard still to find. 👀
📕 Our sponsored BMAC Racing boys Jacob & Josh McIntyre were also back turning laps at Powerworx Central Motor Speedway after their recent racing trip to Toowoomba. 🏁
We’ll have plenty more on the boys and their upcoming season soon!
📕 Then there was Sunday…
After weeks of draws, stamps, filled cards and crossed fingers, the Great Pub Cash Giveaway finally came down to the big $5,000 GRAND PRIZE! 💰
A huge congratulations to Lindsay Herman, who was at Eastern Suburbs Tavern when their name was pulled and walked away $5,000 richer! 👏
Sadly the big cheque wasn't coming back to The Kiwi with us… but we couldn't have a bar full of hopeful faces & send EVERYONE home empty-handed. 😂 So we pulled 10 consolation winners from everyone who was here with us.
RIGHT. Last week officially dealt with.
What are we doing THIS WEEK? 👀
👉 TUESDAY: OLD SCHOOL OCTOBER BEGINS! 🕺
Tomorrow night we're winding the clock alllll the way back to the 70s for Jingo from 7pm!
The playlist is going retro & there's a prize for the BEST DRESSED TABLE, so rally the troops and raid whatever section of the wardrobe is necessary. Bookings are essential!
👉 WEDNESDAY: JINGO FUNDRAISER ❤️
This week's fundraiser is supporting the SGHS England Trip!
Be here from 6.30pm, grab your cards & raffle tix & let’s raise some money!
👉 THURSDAY
Handle Club raffles from around 6pm, followed by S*M: Sadie Wech & Matt Murray from 9pm! 🎶
👉 FRIDAY: ROUND TWO! 🎤
The hunt for our Old School October Karaoke finalists continues from 9.30pm, & this week we're heading back to the 70s! 🕺
Kyla & Sophie already have their spots secured.
Who are the next two joining them? 👀
Remember, singing a song from the featured decade earns you that all-important bonus point, & dressing the part can help those presentation scores too.
This week we have the AMAZING Sadie Wech joining us as a guest judge.
👉 SATURDAY: BLEDISLOE TIME! 🖤🏉
One of rugby's biggest rivalries is back as the All Blacks take on the Wallabies LIVE from Eden Park at 7.10pm! The All Blacks are hunting their 25th consecutive Test victory over Australia at Eden Park, a ground where New Zealand hasn't lost a Test since 1994. 👀
We'll have it LIVE, so round up the crew and get your tables sorted.
And THAT should just about bring everyone up to speed. 😮💨
Last week was huge, this week isn't exactly looking quiet either…
We'll see you at The Kiwi!
