Tireless supporter’s work recognised
Tireless supporter’s work recognised
A selfless Timaru grandmother has been named an honorary Age Concern dignity champion.
Three-school band wins top spot
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Initiative goes nationwide
A Whānau Āwhina Plunket service that has its roots in Timaru is being rolled out nationwide.
Photographic artist appointed ONZM
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
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
‘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
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 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.
Recognition thought to be a hoax
Recognition thought to be a hoax
Waimate’s Gary Rooney was so surprised to be included in the King’s Birthday Honours List he thought it was all a hoax.
Trailblazing designer made MNZM
Trailblazing designer made MNZM
New Zealand fashion designer Trish Gregory has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the fashion industry.