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    How to thrive in the holidays

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    Explore local nature, history these holidays

    The South Canterbury Museum is the perfect place to visit these school holidays and enjoy exploring local nature and history, as well as taking part in fun activities for kids.

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    Fostering connection to beat loneliness

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    Transitioning away from driving tips

    As we age, we may choose to drive less or need to transition away from driving altogether.

    ‘Frosty Jack’ inspires membership

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    ‘Frosty Jack’ inspires membership

    The South Canterbury Anglers Club held their annual "Frosty Jack" fishing trip recently, where club members travelled by car and were dropped off along one of the Waitaki lakes, Waitaki, Aviemore...

    Chances to buy from iris group loom

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    Chances to buy from iris group loom

    The South Canterbury Iris Group met recently in Timaru and were pleased to see on the competition table a special white iris called Iris magnifica x willmotiana, shown by Lynda Crossen.

    Win in mixed fours

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    Win in mixed fours

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    Dominant run wins cup for Gleniti golf team

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    Dominant run wins cup for Gleniti golf team

    The Gleniti Ladies Golf team have won the R.J. Low Cup. They remained unbeaten with wins against Geraldine 1/5, Kurow 1/5, Tinwald, 1/5 Fairlie 1/5 and finally Mayfield with Gleniti winning 6/0.

    New courses attract biggest field

    Timaru’s Coastal Run is attracting entrants from across the country. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    New courses attract biggest field

    Timaru’s Coastal Run is back with new courses, and the biggest field in the event’s history.

    Trophies lost, unbeaten run ends

    South Canterbury captain Willie Wright (left) hands over the Hanan Shield to his Mid Canterbury...

    Trophies lost, unbeaten run ends

    South Canterbury’s unbeaten run to open the Heartland Championship came to an end with a resounding thud as Mid Canterbury put on an impressive display to claim a 34-18 win.

    Long road for women JPs remembered

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    Long road for women JPs remembered

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    Former All Black captain to talk

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    Former All Black captain to talk

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    Insects often overlooked

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    Insects often overlooked

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    Education changes investment in future

    Education changes investment in future

    There have been some big policy moves in education recently which highlight the trajectory the National-led government wants to set New Zealand on.

    Hands-on agricultural experience

    Celebrating a $5000 contribution to Waimate High School’s AgHub are (from left) principal Jo...

    Hands-on agricultural experience

    Waimate High School’s new initiative — the AgHub — is already cultivating excitement across South Canterbury.

    Significant step towards rural water solution

    Waimate District Council chief executive Stuart Duncan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Significant step towards rural water solution

    The Waimate District Council has taken a significant step towards securing a long-term solution to elevated nitrate levels in the Lower Waihao rural water scheme.

    Choir performance to celebrate 80 years

    Timaru Choral Society’s inaugural concert in August 1945 is being remembered this month. ...

    Choir performance to celebrate 80 years

    Initially I wasn’t sure at all about choral music, but it’s something that grows on you. A local group will be singing for their supper this weekend. An event will be held to celebrate 80 years of...

    National award for hospital’s video

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    National award for hospital’s video

    A video created in Timaru to prevent infection has the potential to go viral.
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