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Council Meeting 07/10 - Last meeting of the triennium
07 Oct 2025

Council Meeting 07/10 - Last meeting of the triennium

See here from 2pm for the livestream (and the recording which is available afterwards) of the last meeting of the triennium.
Works Ahead: Week Starting September 29
26 Sep 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting September 29

See here for the road closures for the week starting from September 29
Got It Nailed - September '25
25 Sep 2025

Got It Nailed - September '25

News and Views from the Building Team
South Canterbury Arts Society Marks 80 Years with Annual Awards and Exhibition
24 Sep 2025

South Canterbury Arts Society Marks 80 Years with Annual Awards and Exhibition

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.

Council News

Council Meeting 07/10 - Last meeting of the triennium
07 Oct 2025

Council Meeting 07/10 - Last meeting of the triennium

See here from 2pm for the livestream (and the recording which is available afterwards) of the last meeting of the triennium.
Got It Nailed - September '25
25 Sep 2025

Got It Nailed - September '25

News and Views from the Building Team
South Canterbury Anniversary Day Hours
19 Sep 2025

South Canterbury Anniversary Day Hours

See here for the South Canterbury Anniversary Hours on Monday September 22.
Audit and Risk Committee 15/09
15 Sep 2025

Audit and Risk Committee 15/09

See here for the livestream for today's Audit and Risk Committee Meeting
Council Meeting 09/09
09 Sep 2025

Council Meeting 09/09

See here from 2pm for today's Council Meetings livestream

Culture + Lifestyle

South Canterbury Arts Society Marks 80 Years with Annual Awards and Exhibition
24 Sep 2025

South Canterbury Arts Society Marks 80 Years with Annual Awards and Exhibition

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.
Spring Holidays with TDC
23 Sep 2025

Spring Holidays with TDC

See here for a list of what's going on at our facilities these school holidays
Genius, Glitter and Glue, Artarama 2025 hits the heart of Timaru
17 Sep 2025

Genius, Glitter and Glue, Artarama 2025 hits the heart of Timaru

Over 400 works from 20 schools will be available to view in Stafford St this year for Artarama 2025.
The Ghost Light - Issue 1
10 Sep 2025

The Ghost Light - Issue 1

Keeping the light on the Theatre Royal Redevelopment
Nau Mai Rā - Glad you're here Welcoming Week 2025
09 Sep 2025

Nau Mai Rā - Glad you're here Welcoming Week 2025

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

Infrastructure Matters

Works Ahead: Week Starting September 29
26 Sep 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting September 29

See here for the road closures for the week starting from September 29
Works Ahead: Week Starting September 15
12 Sep 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting September 15

Here are the upcoming planned read closures straight from the Land Transport Department for the week starting from September 15
Saltwater Creek Track Temporary Detour
12 Sep 2025

Saltwater Creek Track Temporary Detour

See here for the map of the Saltwater Creek Track detour which will take place from September 15 to 19.
Works Ahead: Week Starting September 08
05 Sep 2025

Works Ahead: Week Starting September 08

See here for the road closures for the week starting September 08
'Tis Resurfacing Season!
04 Sep 2025

'Tis Resurfacing Season!

Timaru’s 2025/2026 road resurfacing programme is about to start! See where we’ll be working and what it means for you.