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2392 days ago

Will you be going? Timaru Plunket Art Show invite delights artist mum

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Kat Boland is excited for a number of reasons at being able to exhibit at the 42nd annual Plunket Art Show.

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2392 days ago

Holiday turns into a charitable mission for this Timaru family

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The O'Keefe family had been saving for a holiday since last September and after choosing Fiji they discovered a way their trip could offer better support to women there.

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2393 days ago

Save $2,000 on a new Suzuki!

Suzuki New Zealand

Kiwis love their Suzukis and Suzuki love making it affordable to own a new one. We’ve cut the prices on these amazing cars, starting from $16,990+orc:

Save $2000 on the funky Ignis super-compact SUV.
Save $2,000 on the stylish Baleno with outstanding fuel economy.
Save $2,000 on the … View more
Kiwis love their Suzukis and Suzuki love making it affordable to own a new one. We’ve cut the prices on these amazing cars, starting from $16,990+orc:

Save $2000 on the funky Ignis super-compact SUV.
Save $2,000 on the stylish Baleno with outstanding fuel economy.
Save $2,000 on the roomy S-Cross with 5-star safety and all the technology you’ll need.

Plus all new Suzukis come with a 5-year warranty and roadside assistance package. Conditions apply.

Find a Suzuki dealer near you today. Find out why for the fourth year Suzuki has been rated No.1 in the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Click and save

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2395 days ago

A new way to report non-emergencies

New Zealand Police

Has something of yours been stolen, damaged or lost? You can now report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism, shoplifting and lost property online at 105.police.govt.nz. You can also get updates here on a Police report you’ve already made, or add information to it.

To report any other … View more
Has something of yours been stolen, damaged or lost? You can now report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism, shoplifting and lost property online at 105.police.govt.nz. You can also get updates here on a Police report you’ve already made, or add information to it.

To report any other non-emergency or get advice from Police, simply call 105. Just remember, in an emergency, always call 111. Click here to find out when to use 105.
Find out more

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2399 days ago

Nominations open for Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
Nominate now

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2400 days ago

Would you use a free bus to work?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Oceania Dairy at Glenavy has introduced a free bus service to get staff from Timaru and Oamaru to work and back each day.

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2400 days ago

Poll: Are you going to vote in the 2019 Local Body elections?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The triennial elections will cover district councils (Waimate, Timaru and Mackenzie), regional councils (Environment Canterbury) and district health boards (South Canterbury DHB).

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Are you going to vote in the 2019 Local Body elections?
  • 100% Yes I will be voting.
    100% Complete
  • 0% No I will not be voting.
    0% Complete
7 votes
2400 days ago

Are you a Timaru bus user?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

What do you think of the plans to change Timaru's bus services to an "on demand" system that could see much smaller vehicles used?

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2401 days ago

Coronation St stars boost 100th birthday party in Timaru

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Rosetta Rawlings' 100th birthday went off to the sound of 100 claps and birthday wishes from her favourite television stars from Coronation St.

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2408 days ago

Will a new "health shuttle" to Christchurch assist you?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

It's manned by St John volunteers and aims to relieve pressure on busy ambulance staff and help people get to important health appointments in Christchurch.

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2404 days ago

Looking to spruce up your walls?

Resene

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We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect … View more
Dress up and your walls and save 30% with Resene!

We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect design to suit.

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2405 days ago

Poll: Do you support the 70,000 primary and secondary teachers going on strike?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Teachers in area schools have voted to join primary and secondary teachers in New Zealand's largest-ever education strike on May 29.

The strike is the first time all teachers in the compulsory schooling sector have taken strike action simultaneously.

The teachers, who are jointly … View more
Teachers in area schools have voted to join primary and secondary teachers in New Zealand's largest-ever education strike on May 29.

The strike is the first time all teachers in the compulsory schooling sector have taken strike action simultaneously.

The teachers, who are jointly represented by primary and secondary teachers' unions NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA, voted to strike after four days of talks with the Ministry of Education failed to result in an offer. Read more here.

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Do you support the 70,000 primary and secondary teachers going on strike?
  • 60.1% Yes, they deserve a better deal.
    60.1% Complete
  • 3.5% No, it's inconvenient having to arrange childcare.
    3.5% Complete
  • 36.5% No, the unions should accept the offer on the table
    36.5% Complete
1094 votes
2405 days ago

Are you selling your home?

Stuff

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Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
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2406 days ago

What do you think of the proposed "on demand" public transport service planned for Timaru?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Concerns have been raised about whether older users of public transport in Timaru will be able to cope with the proposed new 'on demand' service.

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2408 days ago

Waimataitai School is the big cheese in rolls

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A monster fundraising effort has produced at least 50,000 cheese rolls and used more than 1000 kilograms cheese.

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