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Central Timaru Traffic Signals Upgrade
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 2:02 pm | Timaru District Council
This work forms part of council’s planned asset renewal programme to maintain a safe, reliable, and cost-effective traffic signal network. More >>
Mayor Bowen In Support Of Government Announcement
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 3:46 pm | Timaru District Council
For too long, the urban voice of Christchurch has dominated regional policy, often failing to reflect the priorities and perspectives of South Canterbury urban and rural communities. More >>
Timaru And Mackenzie District Councils Commit To Joint Water Organisation
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:55 pm | Timaru District Council
Signing the Commitment Agreement (Left to right: Mackenzie District Council, Chief Executive Officer, Angela OosthuizenMackenzie District Council, Deputy Mayor, Rit FisherTimaru District Council, Mayor, Nigel BowenTimaru District Council, Chief Executive, ... More >>
Greg Murphy And Nathan Wallis Front Timaru Road Safety Talk On Teenage Brains
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 1:03 pm | Timaru District Council
Young drivers remain significantly over-represented in serious crashes across New Zealand. More >>
Redevelopement Works Kick Off Monday As Theatre And Museum Contractor Appointed
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 5:06 pm | Timaru District Council
Timaru District Council awarded the contract to proceed with the construction of the combined Timaru Theatre Royal, laneway and museum project to Hawkins Ltd, at Tuesday’s [January 27] Council meeting. More >>
Aorangi Stadium Reopens
Monday, 12 January 2026, 10:25 am | Timaru District Council
Timaru District Council Recreation Facilities General Manager Mike Wrigley said It will be good to have to have staff back in the facility. More >>
Community Saves Christmas
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 5:35 pm | Timaru District Council
A community-led proposal has been progressed to install a felled pine tree, to replace the fire damaged Christmas tree, at the top of the Bay Hill. More >>
Collaboration Shows Wider Consequences Of Car Crashes
Friday, 14 November 2025, 3:36 pm | Timaru District Council
Hilton Haulage, which in South Canterbury often recover vehicles from crash scenes working alongside New Zealand Police, are key partners in the demonstrations. More >>
TDC Water Services Delivery Plan Approved
Friday, 31 October 2025, 10:35 am | Timaru District Council
The approval follows detailed financial, technical, and legislative review, and recognises the Council’s commitment to best practice, transparency, and community engagement. More >>
Timaru District Council 2025 Triennial Elections - Progress FPP Result
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 5:32 pm | Timaru District Council
The outcome of these elections may change once all votes have been counted. More >>
Voting Now Open For Local Elections 2025
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 2:14 pm | Timaru District Council
Voter packs are being delivered by post and should begin arriving in mailboxes over the next week. Voting is conducted by postal vote, and completed voting papers must be posted back by Monday 7 October 2025 to ensure they can be counted. More >>
Have Your Say On The Design Of Timaru’s New Cemetery
Friday, 22 August 2025, 2:16 pm | Timaru District Council
The draft design, prepared by Glasson Huxtable Landscape Architects and Perspective Consulting, is based on the concept of a “cemetery within a park.” More >>
Timaru’s Strathallan Corner Redevelopment Moves Forward With Final Plan
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 12:45 pm | Timaru District Council
Timaru District Council is unveiling the finalised design for the Strathallan Corner redevelopment, a transformative project that will reshape one of the city’s civic spaces. More >>
Electoral Positions Still Available With Only One Week To Go
Friday, 25 July 2025, 1:24 pm | Timaru District Council
As of Friday morning only the Mayoral and Pleasant Point-Temuka Ward elections have had enough people throw their hat into the ring, with other elections either having no nominations or not enough for the number of seats available. More >>
Earthmovers Start Setting The Stage For Theatre Upgrade
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 12:05 pm | Timaru District Council
Local company Paul Smith Earthmoving will start work this week to demolish the structures that are being upgraded and replaced in preparation for the earthworks required to build the laneway and museum. More >>
On-Site Works Begin For Stadium Redevelopment
Friday, 18 July 2025, 2:56 pm | Timaru District Council
The initial phase of the project will see civil works and utility diversions, with the upgrade to the existing stadium kicking off in October. Work on the new part of the stadium will begin in January 2026. The entire project is expected to be completed ... More >>
Breaking Ground, Over 10,000 Tonnes Of Waste Removed From Peel Forest Landfill Has Gone Into Redruth
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 9:53 am | Timaru District Council
Having to deal with legacy landfill issues underlines the importance of the council and community working together to minimise the amount that goes into landfill in the future through our green waste and recycling streams. More >>
Find Out More About Standing As A Candidate In This Year’s Elections
Monday, 16 June 2025, 8:06 pm | Timaru District Council
Deputy Electoral Officer Stephen Doran said that while standing for election can seem like a daunting process, it’s reasonably straightforward and staff are there to help. More >>
Get Ready For Forecasted Downpour Says Civil Defence
Friday, 6 June 2025, 12:08 pm | Timaru District Council
Metservice is currently forecasting extremely heavy rain across the district from 1pm this afternoon, which will lessen but continue for the rest of the day. With the ground well saturated after recent rain this raises the risk of surface flooding ... More >>
Timaru’s Water Becomes A Third Time Champion For Taste
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:27 pm | Timaru District Council
Timaru District Council Drainage and Water Manager Andrew Lester said after winning the best tasting water with Pleasant Point and Downlands in previous years, it was important to “show a little love to Timaru’s other water Schemes”. More >>
