Carol Angland, who actively served her South Canterbury community for more than 50 years, is delighted theatre has been recognised as important for the wellbeing of the community.

It was a special moment at Barton Rural school earlier this term when two new entrant pupils, possessing ties to the formation of the school, started on the same day.

More than 1000 runners, walkers and joggers have met at the Soundshell in Timaru each Saturday morning since May to take part in the Caroline Bay parkrun.

After the recent opening of the new Timaru Seafarers Welfare Centre, the doors were opened to the public in an effort to raise more awareness about the centre’s work.

The Aoraki Foundation has completed its annual funding round, distributing $170,000 to community organisations across South Canterbury.

Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.

South Canterbury Metro services fares, including MyWay by Metro, Timaru school services, and the Temuka-Timaru service, will increase on January 26, 2026.