Pleasant Point - Temuka, Pleasant Point

Win a brand new home!

Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

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2274 days ago

Billards, Snooker and Chess rolled into one!! Intrigued?

Maurice from Timaru

Croquet, a game for all ages. ( 14 to 105 yrs) Bring your kids along to Ashbury Croquet Club on Te Weka/Park View Cnr Saturday's at 1.15. $5.00 green fees. For more information ring Maurice 027 2267 645

2275 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!

Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Enter now

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2276 days ago

One-of-a-kind $15,000 bike yet to be located by police

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Police have yet to locate an ironman athlete's $15,000 bike after it was stolen just four weeks out from his world championships debut.

Timaru's Reon Park was left horrified on Tuesday after discovering someone had broken into the bike room at his home and stolen his custom time trial … View more
Police have yet to locate an ironman athlete's $15,000 bike after it was stolen just four weeks out from his world championships debut.

Timaru's Reon Park was left horrified on Tuesday after discovering someone had broken into the bike room at his home and stolen his custom time trial bike.

The 47-year-old is set to compete at his first Ironman World Championships in Hawaii on October 14. An ironman encompasses a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180km bike and a 42km run.

Senior Sergeant Anthony Callon, of Timaru, said the investigation was ongoing but urged people to be on the lookout for the "high value" bike. Police ask anyone with information to please contact Timaru Police on 03 687 9808 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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2276 days ago

Spring Horticultural Show

Paula from Timaru

Timaru Horticultural Spring Show - Caroline Bay Hall, Saturday 15th 2 to 5 pm and Sunday 16th 11 to 4 pm. Entries invited now for: Daffodils, Cut Flowers, Container Plants, Orchids, Alpine and Rock Garden Plants, Bonsai and Floral Art. All classes catered for plus a Braggers Corner. No charge or … View moreTimaru Horticultural Spring Show - Caroline Bay Hall, Saturday 15th 2 to 5 pm and Sunday 16th 11 to 4 pm. Entries invited now for: Daffodils, Cut Flowers, Container Plants, Orchids, Alpine and Rock Garden Plants, Bonsai and Floral Art. All classes catered for plus a Braggers Corner. No charge or limit for entries. Kids Craft Corner on Sunday 1 - 3pm. Entries close Thursday 13th September at 1 pm with the Secretary - Di Middlemiss Ph: 684 7406

2277 days ago

Can you do it? Do you want to do it?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

South Cantabrians keen to live more sustainably have a plethora of options for learning how this weekend.

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2277 days ago

Jonas Kaufmann: Under the Stars

Movie Max Digital Cinemas

Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann performs famous arias and timeless Italian songs from Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne amphitheatre. 8th and 9th September... on sale now

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2277 days ago

New figures reveal our roads are much busier

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

There have been some dramatic increases in vehicle numbers on South Canterbury roads over the past few years.

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2278 days ago

Rate your doctor and win $3,000!

Whitecoat

Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

Whitecoat is all about helping Kiwis make more informed decisions about their healthcare providers.
Find out more

2278 days ago

Poll: Is it okay for neighbours to use your rubbish bin?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you … View moreThere has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you think - is it okay to put rubbish in a neighbour's bin?

Is it fair game to use a neighbour's bin if it's out on the street? Vote in the poll below!

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Is it okay for neighbours to use your rubbish bin?
  • 15.8% No it's not okay!
    15.8% Complete
  • 52.8% It's okay if they ask first
    52.8% Complete
  • 30.7% Doesn't bother me
    30.7% Complete
  • 0.6% I have no opinion
    0.6% Complete
5566 votes
2278 days ago

Have your say on Trade for All

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

We want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission… View moreWe want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission here.

- How can trade support sustainable economic development that takes into account the impact on our environment?
- How can trade benefit our regions and support women, Maori and small and medium enterprises to succeed globally?

Come to a public meeting or hui. You can find the details and register here.
Find more information about Trade for All and our current trade policy at www.haveyoursay.mfat.govt.nz

Have your say on Trade for All. Submissions close on 14 October 2018.
Have your say

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2278 days ago

What should the Timaru District Council spend its $1.2m windfall on?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The TDC's group manager for infrastructure, Ashley Harper, told councillors that spending the money and doing the extra work might pose some problems in the current climate.

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2279 days ago

People the key to post-quake city

Reporter The Press

Christchurch isn't rebuilding, writes Vicki Anderson. We are ''reimagining'' ourselves as a city.

2280 days ago

How chilly was it at yours this morning?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Spring arrived and so did the snow and rain.

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2279 days ago

Share your tomato-growing tips, and win a prize!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!

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2279 days ago

Will you donate for the Richie McCaw statue?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Kurow is going to the public in an effort to raise $175,000 for a bronze statue of the town's favourite son.

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