Tūātapere Sports Day Winding up After 116 Years

Tūātapere Sports Day winding up after 116 years

A team saw through a log at a previous Tūātapere Sports Day. Photo: Supplied / Dave Loudon A sports event that has woven itself into the fabric of a small Southland town is wrapping up after 116 years.

Tūātapere Sports Day winding up after more than a century

A sports event that has woven itself into the fabric of a small Southland town is wrapping up after more than a century.

Tuatapere Event Wraps After 116 Years

After more than a century of bringing people together in Southland, the Tuatapere Sports Day will hold its final event on New Year’s Day, marking the end of a 116-year tradition.Organiser and long-time commentator Peter Templeton confirmed that this year’s event would be the last, citing major changes in community interest and involvement."It's a sign of the times, but there's nothing you can do about it. As I said, everything's changed," Temple…