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On-site works begin for Stadium Redevelopment
18 Jul 2025

On-site works begin for Stadium Redevelopment

Work is about to kick off on the major project to redevelop Aorangi Stadium and create a major centre for indoor sports for the region.
Works Ahead: Week Starting July 20
18 Jul 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting July 20

See here for the road closures for the week ahead starting from July 20
Over 10,000 tonnes of waste removed from Peel Forest Landfill has gone into Redruth
15 Jul 2025

Over 10,000 tonnes of waste removed from Peel Forest Landfill has gone into Redruth

The major project to remove the waste from the closed Peel Forest Landfill and protect the Rangitata River has broken ground and is making great progress with 10,077 tonnes removed as of July 11.
Local Water Done Well hearing and workshop 15/07
15 Jul 2025

Local Water Done Well hearing and workshop 15/07

See from here 9am for the local water done well hearing.

Council News

On-site works begin for Stadium Redevelopment
18 Jul 2025

On-site works begin for Stadium Redevelopment

Work is about to kick off on the major project to redevelop Aorangi Stadium and create a major centre for indoor sports for the region.
Local Water Done Well hearing and workshop 15/07
15 Jul 2025

Local Water Done Well hearing and workshop 15/07

See from here 9am for the local water done well hearing.
Proposed District Plan Hearing G - Day One and Two
08 Jul 2025

Proposed District Plan Hearing G - Day One and Two

See here for the livestream of the Proposed District Plan Hearing G - Day One and Day Two
Works Ahead: Week Starting July 7
04 Jul 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting July 7

See here for the road closures for the week ahead starting from July 7
It’s time to stand for your community
04 Jul 2025

It’s time to stand for your community

Nominations for the Local Elections 2025 open across the country today, so you can now stand to represent your community.

Culture + Lifestyle

July School holiday Guide
24 Jun 2025

July School holiday Guide

See here for the Timaru winter school holiday guide!
Beyond the Peak: New Exhibition Centres Māori Connection to Aoraki
11 Jun 2025

Beyond the Peak: New Exhibition Centres Māori Connection to Aoraki

The Aigantighe Art Gallery is proud to present Aoraki Tangata Whenua, an exhibition of Southern Alps landscapes from the gallery’s permanent collection, opening  June 14 2025.
Rising Māori Artist Debuts Powerful Portrait Series at Aigantighe Art Gallery
09 Jun 2025

Rising Māori Artist Debuts Powerful Portrait Series at Aigantighe Art Gallery

The Aigantighe Art Gallery is proud to present Whakahōnore i tō tātou taonga tuku iho, the first solo public art gallery exhibition by Timaru-based photographer Maania Tealei.
Empowering the Next Generation: Timaru Hosts GLAM Sector Careers Event
29 May 2025

Empowering the Next Generation: Timaru Hosts GLAM Sector Careers Event

A new generation of cultural leaders will be inspired this June as students from across the region gather for the upcoming GLAM Careers Event—a hands-on, immersive introduction to career pathways.
Mayors Taskforce for Jobs looking back at success nine months into the trial
26 May 2025

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs looking back at success nine months into the trial

Timaru District Council started it’s Majors Taskforce for Jobs programme in August 2024, and since then 17 young people have been placed into full time employment.

Infrastructure Matters

Works Ahead: Week Starting July 20
18 Jul 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting July 20

See here for the road closures for the week ahead starting from July 20
Over 10,000 tonnes of waste removed from Peel Forest Landfill has gone into Redruth
15 Jul 2025

Over 10,000 tonnes of waste removed from Peel Forest Landfill has gone into Redruth

The major project to remove the waste from the closed Peel Forest Landfill and protect the Rangitata River has broken ground and is making great progress with 10,077 tonnes removed as of July 11.
Works Ahead: Week Starting July 14
11 Jul 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting July 14

see the upcoming planned road closures that are scheduled to begin the week starting: Monday, July 14, 2025.
Works Ahead: Week Starting June 30
27 Jun 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting June 30

See here for the road closures for the week ahead starting from June 30
Upcoming Road Closures: June 23, 2025
19 Jun 2025

Upcoming Road Closures: June 23, 2025

See here for the scedule of upcoming planned closures starting from Monday.