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South CanterburySeptember 7

Landlord drops 'Airbnb dream' for worker housing

As the Mackenzie district grapples with a shortage of long-term housing and worker accommodation, a Twizel property owner has turned his former Airbnb into a rental for workers.
    Landlord drops 'Airbnb dream' for worker housing
    Landlord drops 'Airbnb dream' for worker housing
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    Timaru Boys’ High School field First XIII for the first time

    History was made last week as Timaru Boys’ High School fielded its first ever rugby league side.
    Connor Haley
    Timaru Boys’ High School field First XIII for the first time
    Timaru Boys’ High School field First XIII for the first time
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    Small change will make a big difference

    An organisation in Temuka is rallying the community to give their small change to make a big change for their friends in Nepal.
    Shelley Inon
    Small change will make a big difference
    Small change will make a big difference
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    Timaru boxing tournament a success at new venue

    A group of Timaru boxers have relished the opportunity to fight in front of a hometown crowd.
    Connor Haley
    Timaru boxing tournament a success at new venue
    Timaru boxing tournament a success at new venue
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    South Canterbury retain cup with dominant performance

    South Canterbury blitzed Buller 73-10 in round three of the Heartland Championship at Fraser Park, running in 11 tries to two in a comprehensive win that saw them retain the Allan Strachan Cup.
    Stu Piddington
    South Canterbury retain cup with dominant performance
    South Canterbury retain cup with dominant performance
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    South Canterbury's top leaders open their playbooks

    What does it take to build a successful career, lead a growing business, influence others, drive innovation and create a compelling vision for the future?
    South Canterbury's top leaders open their playbooks
    South Canterbury's top leaders open their playbooks
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    Talent show set to take place

    Students in Geraldine are bringing the good vibes.
    Shelley Inon
    Talent show set to take place
    Talent show set to take place
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    AA South Canterbury backs staged four-laning of SH1 through Timaru

    The Automobile Association (AA) is urging decision-makers to commit to the gradual four-laning of State Highway 1 through Timaru.
    AA South Canterbury backs staged four-laning of SH1 through Timaru
    AA South Canterbury backs staged four-laning of SH1 through Timaru
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    Three free online safety courses will be available this month

    Three free workshops aim to provide parents across Timaru district with a better understanding of an online world.
    Three free online safety courses will be available this month
    Three free online safety courses will be available this month
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    Good turnout for final winter bowls tournament

    The Timaru Bowling Club held its last tournament for the winter season last month, and again we were lucky with having 24 teams.
    Good turnout for final winter bowls tournament
    Good turnout for final winter bowls tournament
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    Safety upgrade significantly boosts Opuha Dam's flood protection function

    The Opuha Dam's ability to protect South Canterbury communities from major flooding has taken a major step forward, with Opuha Water Limited (OWL) successfully commissioning a new outlet valve capable of releasing record volumes of water from the dam in advance of a weather event.
    Safety upgrade significantly boosts Opuha Dam's flood protection function
    Safety upgrade significantly boosts Opuha Dam's flood protection function
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    The trials and tribulations of trapping Timaru’s predators

    It’s a trap! There has been quite the debate lately around Predator Free Timaru on the topic of traps.
    The trials and tribulations of trapping Timaru’s predators
    The trials and tribulations of trapping Timaru’s predators
    South CanterburySeptember 3

    Trip of a lifetime nets gold for South Canterbury softballers

    Following a successful softball season with the South Canterbury U19 Boys team, Anthony Baker and Lachie Cater, recently returned from the trip of a lifetime.
    Claire Allison
    Trip of a lifetime nets gold for South Canterbury softballers
    Trip of a lifetime nets gold for South Canterbury softballers