Pleasant Point - Temuka, Pleasant Point

1710 days ago

Attract birds into your garden

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

Create a simple hanging bird feeder from a few pieces of plywood and a terracotta pot and saucer.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1710 days ago

What a great idea

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Anzac Day poppy for Waimate war hero painted on the town's huge silos.

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1710 days ago

Anzac Day 2020: Cut-out poppy for your Bubble

Neighbourly.co.nz

Anzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, … View moreAnzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, in our small bubbles, we shall not forget. That we can still say thank you for the sacrifices, we can still pay tribute to the bravery of so many.

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1712 days ago

First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

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1711 days ago

"We're really dedicated and haven't given up the dream"

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Covid-19 puts Denheath Desserts' dream of getting shipped worldwide on hold.

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1711 days ago

Did you happen to see this seal pup on your walk?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A seal pup spotted in a Timaru backyard added a 'bit of interest' to Debbie Hurrell's recent daily walk.

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1711 days ago

A note from Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming

We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve … View more
We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve quadrupled our Customer Care team, and expanded our order fulfilment network so we can get thousands more orders delivered each day. Plus our remote Tech Solutions service will be free until May 11 to lend customers a hand with technology advice or setting up.

Thanks for your patience, everyone. We’re getting there.
Find out more

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1711 days ago

Get your camera out to be part of South Canterbury's history

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

At least 1000 selfies are being sought to record South Canterbury's history during Covid-19 pandemic

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1711 days ago

What districts are South Canterbury's Covid-19 cases in?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The Timaru District has the lowest Covid-19 cases of the three districts in South Canterbury according to the DHB.

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1712 days ago

Twizel scrubs made "with love"

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A group of Twizel seamstresses has stepped in to sew scrubs for the town's medical centre, a project they say was done " with love".

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1712 days ago

We're keen to hear about your health care

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait times, better communication or level of care. We'd need you to be happy to be identified and photographed (from a distance). If you think you can help, please email senior journalist Andrea Vance on andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz.

1712 days ago

How much shopping do you do online?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

South Canterbury businesses are embracing online options in these different economic times.

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1712 days ago

Another good news story as chip demand turns crisp

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Timaru-based Heartland Chips is busy and happy providing comfort food during lockdown.

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1712 days ago

How will you mark Anzac Day?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Rob Boswell has built a Field of Remembrance in his backyard in Waimate because he says "we must acknowledge Anzac Day in some formal way".

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1718 days ago

Single mum's tiny house lockdown

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation

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