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Stories from the Timaru District

These stories offer genuine insight into what makes our district a great place to live, work, invest and grow.

Discover the people, businesses and ideas shaping life in the Timaru District. Explore local business success stories, innovation, community, events and lifestyle, alongside updates on our district’s economic performance.

World Productivity Day 20 June 2026

It’s World Productivity Day and Timaru District has plenty to celebrate! Our economy is powered by high-performing agriculture, manufacturing and construction sectors that outperform national…

Small growth in Timaru’s GDP for year to March 2026, with modest recovery

Timaru District is tracking broadly in line with national economic trends, with new figures released today showing modest economic recovery in the year to March 2026. The district’s GDP increased by…