Timaru District Council is on the hunt for three secondary school students to go on a three week escorted educational and cultural exchange to Eniwa, Japan in June 2026.

An upcoming exhibition at Aigantighe Art Gallery marks the first time ngatu ‘uli or blackened tapa has been featured, revealing its deeper meanings and metaphors.

The South Canterbury Arts Society 80th Annual Awards and Art Exhibition, opened on Saturday. The exhibition brought together 92 works showcasing the best of South Canterbury.

See here for a list of what's going on at our facilities these school holidays

Over 400 works from 20 schools will be available to view in Stafford St this year for Artarama 2025.

Keeping the light on the Theatre Royal Redevelopment

Timaru is rolling out the welcoming mat or the third year in a row letting newcomers know Timaru is Nau Mai Rā - Glad You're Here

Every month, we’ll bring you the latest updates on the Aorangi Stadium redevelopment—your courtside view of what’s happening!

Earthworks begin on major city project.