Mesopotamia, Mount Peel

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2128 days ago

Great news for Waimate's ambulance coverage

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Waimate to have four full-time ambulance officers with the announcement from St John that it is creating three new positions.

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2128 days ago

Have you had problems finding land to build on?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A shortage of land is being blamed on a significant drop in the number of new residential dwelling building consents in the Timaru District.

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2130 days ago

Degenerative disease forces sale as couple call time for much needed rest

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Barry and Tracey Austin have realised their vineyard dream in Opihi but illness is forcing them to move on in the process.

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2130 days ago

Stig the cat still stealing

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Stig is now "The Norwegian from New Zealand with the Very Sticky Paws" in a new rhyming book covering his exploits around Timaru.

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2130 days ago

Local Business Hero competition closing soon

Prospa

If you haven’t nominated your favourite local business for the Prospa Local Business Hero awards – you’d better get a move on.

The nominations closes on Thursday 5 March 2020 – and the competition is hot across the country. Don’t forget...if your ‘business hero’ is a regional … View more
If you haven’t nominated your favourite local business for the Prospa Local Business Hero awards – you’d better get a move on.

The nominations closes on Thursday 5 March 2020 – and the competition is hot across the country. Don’t forget...if your ‘business hero’ is a regional finalist, you BOTH get a $100 Prezzy® card. PLUS the national winner gets a raft of prizes including advertising packages and a cash prize of $2,500.

Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
Nominate now

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2130 days ago

Connect and play this Children's day

Oranga Tamariki

Want to show your child you love them? Take them to something exciting this Children's Day.

Children’s Day is on Sunday 1st of March and it's all about putting tamariki first. Find an event near you.
Learn more

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2131 days ago

Discover New Learning Possibilities.

NumberWorks’nWords

NumberWorks’nWords are the English and Maths tuition experts with over 34 years experience. Our tuition programmes have proven to be effective, boosting student’s confidence and results.

We believe it’s the personalised approach that really makes a difference. We cater for students of all… View more
NumberWorks’nWords are the English and Maths tuition experts with over 34 years experience. Our tuition programmes have proven to be effective, boosting student’s confidence and results.

We believe it’s the personalised approach that really makes a difference. We cater for students of all abilities from New Entrant to Year 11 — No matter whether your child is struggling to keep up, or racing to get ahead, we can tailor a tuition programme to meet their needs.

Call your local Number Works'Words on 0800 386 266 to book your Free Assessment and Introductory Lesson today
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2135 days ago

Help us be there.

NZ Red Cross

Always wanted to help New Zealand Red Cross?... now you can!

Our Red Cross Appeal is coming up and we would love your help. Can you spare an hour or two of your time to help vulnerable people in your community and overseas?

During 16-22 March 2020, we will have street collections around the… View more
Always wanted to help New Zealand Red Cross?... now you can!

Our Red Cross Appeal is coming up and we would love your help. Can you spare an hour or two of your time to help vulnerable people in your community and overseas?

During 16-22 March 2020, we will have street collections around the country. We would love to have you on our team.
Sign up today

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2137 days ago

Pioneering retirement for a trailblazing generation

Our residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.… View moreOur residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.

Ryman has been pioneering retirement living for 35 years. Our New Zealand and Australian villages are named after trailblazers: Sir Edmund Hilary, Weary Dunlop, Rita Angus, Nellie Melba. We always have, and always will, challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents.
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2141 days ago

Timaru sculptor still learning after 40 years and 600 works

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The third video in a fascinating three-part series by the Timaru Herald's chief photographer John Bisset that follows the many hours South Canterbury sculptor Trevor Askin spends in making a bronze sculpture.

2141 days ago

Timaru sculptor still learning after 40 years and 600 works

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The second video in a fascinating three-part series by the Timaru Herald's chief photographer John Bisset that follows the many hours South Canterbury sculptor Trevor Askin spends in making a bronze sculpture.

2141 days ago

Timaru sculptor still learning after 40 years and 600 works

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The first video in a fascinating three-part series by the Timaru Herald's chief photographer John Bisset that follows the many hours South Canterbury sculptor Trevor Askin spends in making a bronze sculpture.

2142 days ago

Timaru to have two resident District Court judges for the first time

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A second resident District Court judge in Timaru is the result of increased demand.

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2142 days ago

Peter to upsize on leisure time

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The man who introduced Timaru to the goodness of the Golden Arches is retiring.

2142 days ago

Have you been plagued by obnoxious odours in Timaru?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Environment Canterbury believes one source of the bad smells plaguing Timaru has been located.

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