Organisations giving information by the book Two community organisations have come together to produce a much-needed booklet for residents.
Volunteer’s extra help recognised Volunteer’s extra help recognised On top of her day job, a Timaru volunteer has still found the time to help two extra organisations.
Full throttle towards electric future Full throttle towards electric future Timaru’s MyWay by Metro service will soon be 100% electric with the introduction of 10 new electric vehicles.
High cost of petrol fuels rally High cost of petrol fuels rally Broomsticks, hobby horses, scooters and skates ...
Breastfeeding event brings mums together Breastfeeding event brings mums together Timaru’s youngest residents have latched on to a good idea.
Women’s health issue 'not talked about enough' Women’s health issue 'not talked about enough' A women’s health issue will be stripped bare at a woolshed in the Peel Forest north of Geraldine on Sunday.
Artist stumps up for new chainsaw Artist stumps up for new chainsaw A Geraldine sculptor has left his mark on a tree stump in the area.
Topic ‘not talked about enough’ Topic ‘not talked about enough’ A women’s health issue will be be stripped bare on the boards of a woolshed in Peel Forest this weekend.
Chainsaw artist’s new work a man of the woods Chainsaw artist’s new work a man of the woods A Geraldine sculptor has left his mark on the area.
Hair chopped for hospice Hair chopped for hospice When almost 5-year-old Blake Johns came up with the idea of cutting off his mullet to make money for ‘‘sick kids’’ — which was how he named the South Canterbury’s Hospice — his mother was cautious.
Buying hair with haircuts Buying hair with haircuts A Temuka-based wigmaker has found an ethical way to source hair.
Geraldine-born medium inspired by palliative care Geraldine-born medium inspired by palliative care A Geraldine-born medium found her calling while working in palliative care.
Volunteer enables others to help Volunteer enables others to help One of Timaru volunteer Nicki Curr’s four volunteering roles is finding the perfect role for others.
Online advice for families Online advice for families Timaru parents are being urged not to leave their children to their own devices.
Community united for new helipad Community united for new helipad One high country farmer’s vision has become a reality.
Duo in Australian festival Duo in Australian festival Two Timaru Community House co-workers are the only New Zealanders selected to compete in this year’s Australian Wearable Arts Festival.
Challenge to be demanding day for competitors Challenge to be demanding day for competitors The Ironman of firefighting will take place at Waimate’s William Boland Park this weekend.
Repair Cafe in need of new face Repair Cafe in need of new face The South Canterbury Eco Centre is vowing to keep one man’s legacy alive.
Society makes life easier for film-lovers Society makes life easier for film-lovers Timaru’s film society is offering newcomers the chance to break into the scene.