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    Claremont Rd resident Barry Crossman has been trying to get speeds reduced on the busy narrow...

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    A group of residents feel they have hit a dead end in an effort to get speeds for Claremont Rd reduced.

    Women’s health advocate made ONZM

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    Women’s health advocate made ONZM

    Fairlie woman Celia Devenish Giddings has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women’s health and education.

    Tireless supporter’s work recognised

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    Tireless supporter’s work recognised

    A selfless Timaru grandmother has been named an honorary Age Concern dignity champion.

    Three-school band wins top spot

    The mixed South Canterbury high school band The Falveys, comprised of (back, from left) James...

    Three-school band wins top spot

    A band comprising students from three Timaru high schools took first place at the Timaru regional Smokefreerockquest last week.

    Samoan culture put in the spotlight

    Pupils from primary schools around South Canterbury take to the stage to celebrate Samoan...

    Samoan culture put in the spotlight

    The strength of South Canterbury’s Samoan community was highlighted last week with a variety of cultural performances.

    Students not LYTE on good ideas

    Showing off their prototype product are (from left) production manager Briar Allan, 18, chief...

    Students not LYTE on good ideas

    A group of five Craighead Diocesan School students are getting a taste of the entrepreneurial world.

    Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning

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    Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning

    The time has come for the staging of the third annual Geraldine Matariki Motor Muster.

    Solar energy farm build set to begin

    Construction will begin this month to build a solar energy site at Clearwater Farm in Clandeboye....

    Solar energy farm build set to begin

    Construction of a solar energy farm in Clandeboye is set to begin this month.

    Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony

    Celebrating being named a finalist at the Minister for Manufacturing Awards in Christchurch last...

    Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony

    Temuka apprentice Kate Cooper has been identified as a strong example of the progress being made in the manufacturing industry.

    World’s best mountain films to be screened

    The Banff Mountain Film Festival is set to screen in Timaru this weekend. PHOTO: BEN TIBBETTS...

    World’s best mountain films to be screened

    Timaru is the next stop for a nearly 50-year-old film festival.

    Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised

    Long-standing YCentral South Island board member Barrie Suter shows off his Y New Zealand...

    Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised

    The Y Central South Island has been named the recipient of two nationally recognised awards.

    Worth of collaboration, support emphasised

    Community group members come together for the second annual Aoraki Foundation Recipients...

    Worth of collaboration, support emphasised

    More than 20 community organisations came together last month for the second annual Aoraki Foundation Recipients Roundtable.

    Little dairy intensification since changes: papers

    Cows graze on a paddock on the Taieri, near Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Little dairy intensification since changes: papers

    If dairy effluent discharge permits are used as a proxy for dairy farms in Canterbury authorised prior to January 1 this year, the numbers of new conversions and dairy farm expansions are less than...

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    Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down

    Goldfields Cavalcade hikers make their way towards Twizel on the Moira’s Meander Trail in...

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    Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down

    Cavalcade organisers say a disagreement over fundraising distribution is a needless distraction, despite "concerning" social media posts this week.

    Initiative goes nationwide

    Enjoying a special volunteer lunch at the Timaru Plunket hub are (from left) Plunket volunteers...

    Initiative goes nationwide

    A Whānau Āwhina Plunket service that has its roots in Timaru is being rolled out nationwide.

    Photographic artist appointed ONZM

    Fiona Pardington. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Photographic artist appointed ONZM

    Acclaimed photographic artist Dr Fiona Pardington has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to photography.

    Olympic-level coach integral to the sport

    Clive Power’s 50-year involvement with New Zealand swimming has culminated in an award as an...

    Olympic-level coach integral to the sport

    A man described as a pioneer of swimming in New Zealand says he was not a swimmer of note himself, and "sort of drifted into coaching".

    ‘Humbled’ to be recognised

    Timaru. Photo: Getty

    ‘Humbled’ to be recognised

    When leaving Tonga over 20 years ago, Siesina "Sina" Latu could never have imagined the life she would build in Timaru.

    Pasifika advocate work recognised

    Newly-made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Pauline-Jean Luyten and Honorary King’s...

    Pasifika advocate work recognised

    A love of community and a love of rugby have been the driving forces behind a Timaru lawyer’s recent recognition.

    Seadown water voted best-tasting

    Seadown’s water supply has been named the best-tasting in New Zealand. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Seadown water voted best-tasting

    Timaru’s Seadown water supply has been crowned the best-tasting in New Zealand as part of the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.
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