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2301 days ago

Our retreating glacier

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

New Zealand's longest glacier is in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and it is melting away.

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2302 days ago

Have you checked out the new resident at Saltwater Creek?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A traffic-stopping sea lion on the main highway into Timaru is further disrupting the exercise plans of people wanting to use the Saltwater Creek walkway.

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2302 days ago

How do your children get to school each day?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

One Timaru school is encouraging parents to give their children more independence and learn resilience by letting them walk some of the way to school.

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2305 days ago

Loans built for small business

Prospa

Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed … View more
Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed as a time-strapped business owner – and the funds were immediately put to use on upgrades and kitchen renovations.
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2308 days ago

What do you think? Yes or no to artificial flowers on graves?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The parents of a 26-year-old Timaru woman slain in Uganda in 1999 will consider relocating her ashes if the crematorium where she rests goes ahead with a ban on artificial flowers.

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2307 days ago

Will you be going to Soundsplash at the Caroline Bay Soundshell?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A smorgasbord of local and international acts will be winging their way to Timaru as part of the Soundsplash music festival in January.

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2307 days ago

Poll: Timaru Mayoralty

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

If the 2019 election for the Mayor of Timaru was held today, who would you vote for?

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Timaru Mayoralty
  • 42.9% Janie Annear
    42.9% Complete
  • 21.4% Nigel Bowen
    21.4% Complete
  • 35.7% Gordon Handy
    35.7% Complete
  • 0% Kari (AJ) Mohoao
    0% Complete
  • 0% Shane Wilson
    0% Complete
14 votes
2307 days ago

Should visitor numbers be restricted in our national parks?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

As visitor numbers explode in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, the acting chairman of the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board is calling for restrictions.

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2308 days ago

Do you feel the small earthquake?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A small earthquake occurred near Timaru during the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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2313 days ago

A chance to have your say on speed limits in the Mackenzie Country.

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Speed limits on State Highway 8 through Tekapo and Burkes Pass are finally to be reviewed.

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2313 days ago

Are you a real estate agent?

Stuff

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Showcase Plus displays your listing to a relevant geographic audience. The property will be exposed to as many potential… View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

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Potential buyers will click straight through to your listing on your website to see detailed property information.

Email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to promote your listings.
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2313 days ago

Will you walk the reopened track?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Part of the popular Saltwater Creek Walkway has reopened but another section is staying closed for several more months.

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2313 days ago

Should a license be issued for whitebait season?

Reporter The Timaru Herald

Hi neighbours - a keen whitebaiter says he would like to see a licence issued for the practice as the season gets underway.

This season is under the microscope as the Government is pushing ahead with a Bill to propose stronger regulations on the country's indigenous fishery and possible … View more
Hi neighbours - a keen whitebaiter says he would like to see a licence issued for the practice as the season gets underway.

This season is under the microscope as the Government is pushing ahead with a Bill to propose stronger regulations on the country's indigenous fishery and possible regulation of whitebait fishing in public Conservation areas.

Timaru fisherman Braden Clarke said he's not opposed to sensible regulations - "you could have a license for whitebait fishing like you do for normal fishing."

What are your thoughts? Should a license be issued for whitebait season?

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2315 days ago

Fundraising car rally comes with a cancer twist

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A South Canterbury man's drive to raise money for the Cancer Society has taken on a personal journey following his own cancer diagnosis.

2315 days ago

Is the South Canterbury Drama League right be disappointed over delays?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Bookings at Timaru's Theatre Royal will be taken until at least December, but the drama league's president is concerned about the time the upgrade is taking.

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