Not feeling well? Where should you go? Find an after hours GP, pharmacy, clinic or Mental Health support.
Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury employs approximately 1000 staff at any given time, including part-timers, casuals and contractors
Trustworthy health information specific for South Canterbury written and approved by Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals.
Strokes are medical emergencies and anybody suspected of having a stroke should seek urgent assessment in the Emergency Department.
If anyone in your home has influenza these three things will help stop it from spreading.
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South Canterbury DHB Nursing Entry to Practice programme
One Planet NZ is public information website on waste minimisation, managed by Timaru District Council for its local government partners.
A links page for external organisations and info sources
Application information for funding information for Significant Natural Areas
Search burials at Timaru District Council administered cemeteries.
Find out more about community funding administered by the Timaru District Council.
Find out more about Venture Timaru
Find out about the cemeteries serving the district, purchasing a plot, arranging or searching for a burial.
Community awards acknowledge outstanding volunteer work in our community.
Find out more about signs on the Church Street Overbridge and booking a busking spot or a street banner
Find out more about Safer Communities and their role in making our district a safer place to work, live and play.
A description of Social Housing services provided by the Timaru District Council.
Find out more about becoming a New Zealand citizen and citizenship ceremonies hosted by the Council.
Discover more about resource consents, the resource consent process, time frames and fees.
How to register your dog and related information
This page outlines rules and regulations on gambling in the District, including the Gambling and Board Venue Policy.
Trade Waste is the discharge of non-domestic liquid waste into the sewer system.
We are a diverse employer. If you want a career in a dynamic, fair and flexible environment, where your input will help to improve the lives of others apply for the next vacant position.
See what meetings are scheduled today, or use the meetings calendar to view meetings for a specific date.
Search for upcoming and past meeting documents, including agendas, reports and minutes.
Read about what the Council, each committee and each board are responsible for and view upcoming meetings for each.
Interested in attending a Council meeting? Find out what you need to know here.
Discover more about resource consents, the resource consent process, time frames and fees.
Explore how the Council's Planning Unit can help you work within the resource management legislation.
Find out more about the Timaru District Council's support of the Urban Design Protocol
Requesting a Certificate of Compliance for Permitted Activities under the District Plan.
Existing use rights exceptions to the District Plan.
More about public works and the provision for designation for specific use (such a schools or electricity substations).
Find out more about the current District Plan and view it online.
Information about local elections - for candidates, voters and the community
Every vote counts. Find out more about postal voting and specials votes in the local election here.
Nominations received to date for the 2019 local elections for Timaru District Council, South Canterbury District Health Board and the Geraldine Licensing Trust.
Information about local elections - for candidates, voters and the community
You need to be enrolled on either the residential or ratepayer electoral roll to vote. Read about enrolment here.
Find out how to nominate, candidate qualifications, candidate restrictions and campaigning information.
Results and Information from previous Timaru council elections and by-elections.
Learn more about the local alcohol policy, liquor licensing and the district licensing committee.
Do you need to report excessive noise or graffiti in the community? Find out who to contact here.
The Timaru District Council's vision for waste management.
Regulations on gambling in the District, Information on Hazardous Substances and Recreational Water Quality.
Find all the information on everything you need to know about owning a dog or keeping bees in Timaru
There are 13 water supplies within the Timaru District, each with different operating parameters.
The management of stormwater is critical in the urban environment for the safety of the community and the protection of property
Environmental Health is responsible for monitoring and enforcing specific standards relating to food safety, public and environmental health.
The sewer system collects wastewater from your household plumbing and transports it to the treatment facility.
Trade Waste is the discharge of non-domestic liquid waste into the sewer system.
Find out about the cemeteries serving the district, purchasing a plot, arranging or searching for a burial.
Timaru Airport facilities and services offered.
These specifications set out the Timaru District Council technical requirements for the construction of Drainage and Water Assets undertaken both on behalf of Timaru District Council or that are intended to be taken over or maintained by Timaru District Council.
Find out more about the current District Plan and view it online.
The Annual Plan 2025/26 sets out Council’s plan and budget for the year 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.
View our District Plan map online.
View property information.
View our interactive online maps.
View our interactive online maps.
Check when Council and Committee meetings are being held and what's being discussed.
View our interactive online maps.
Learn when temporary traffic management is required and how to apply.
Find out about road network assets in the Timaru District, and how they are monitored.
Check out our forward works map to find out what's coming to your area.
Find out about parking in the Timaru District.
Planning, permits, and consents information for those working on or impacting our roads
Pay fees, infringements and rates online
Your rates, animals, applications...
Interested in attending a Council meeting? Find out what you need to know here.
Saikou Teppanyaki & Whisky Bar delivers premium authentic Japanese cuisine in a busy vibrant bar environment, located in Timaru’s CBD, at the approach to the Bay Hill and adjacent to the Port Loop Road, overlooking beautiful Caroline Bay.
Situated in the heart of Temuka, a town in New Zealand, Austin 92 Restaurant satisfies every food-lover with a fine dining experience
Zest lives up to its name. Vibrant and fresh, from the colours of its decor to the flavours of the food and friendly experienced staff. Zest offer extensive lunch and dinner menus as well as a divine range of gourmet pizzas, barista coffee, yummy deserts and scrumptious assortment of cakes and slices.
Experience the laid-back vibe of the kiwi bach. You'll find great burgers, coffee and shakes, and some sweet Kiwi favourites – you can't go past cheerios and sauce, or potato chips and dip. Home of the unique Al's Hot Sauces range.
Located in The Oxford Building which is a listed 1925 Historic Places Trust gem, in the old heart of Timaru, The Oxford has three main areas: the bar, where you can have a glass of good wine or a craft beer on tap, the brasserie, a place where you're still part of the buzz, and the dining room, for those who what to focus on their company and the food.
Barker's Foodstore & Eatery is situated in the heart of picturesque Geraldine on route to the Southern lakes. The perfect place to stop and experience hospitality the Barker's way and view our full product range along with tastings in store.
Street Food Kitchen takes its influences from Street Food Vendors across the globe. An ever-changing menu with all the hottest Street Food Out. Try the largest range of craft beer in Timaru and check out the delicious cocktail range.
See what Council activities and Timaru District events are coming up.
Pay a parking infringement online with your credit card. Please note, there can be a delay between issuing and loading a ticket into the system.
Your rates, animals, applications...
Pay all or part of your rates online using a credit card.
If you have received your dog registration renewal notice for the year, you can pay the renewal fee online from 1 July by credit/debit card.
Requesting a Certificate of Compliance for Permitted Activities under the District Plan.
Explore how the Council's Planning Unit can help you work within the resource management legislation.
Find out more about the current District Plan and view it online.
More about public works and the provision for designation for specific use (such a schools or electricity substations).
Discover more about resource consents, the resource consent process, time frames and fees.
Find out more about the Timaru District Council's support of the Urban Design Protocol
Existing use rights exceptions to the District Plan.
Every vote counts. Find out more about postal voting and specials votes in the local election here.
Results and Information from previous Timaru council elections and by-elections.
Find out how to nominate, candidate qualifications, candidate restrictions and campaigning information.
Nominations received to date for the 2019 local elections for Timaru District Council, South Canterbury District Health Board and the Geraldine Licensing Trust.
You need to be enrolled on either the residential or ratepayer electoral roll to vote. Read about enrolment here.
Interested in attending a Council meeting? Find out what you need to know here.
Accessibility to amenities and easy lifestyle for all the family are key factors for many people who move here.
Accessibility to amenities and easy lifestyle for all the family are key factors for many people who move here.
Accessibility to amenities and easy lifestyle for all the family are key factors for many people who move here.
Waihi is a small family oriented school with spacious rural grounds and up-to-date facilities.
Map of cemetery plots, with links through to our full cemetery database.
View our District Plan map online.
View the locations of our recreational facilities, and other Council related sites.
View property information.
See what Council activities and Timaru District events are coming up.
How you can be a Civil Defence volunteer
Information about hazards that can affect South Canterbury
Civil Defence section. Here you can find information related to Civil Defence.
Information on how you can and should prepare for an emergency
Find out more about community funding administered by the Timaru District Council.
Search burials at Timaru District Council administered cemeteries.
Find out about the cemeteries serving the district, purchasing a plot, arranging or searching for a burial.
Find out more about Venture Timaru
A description of Social Housing services provided by the Timaru District Council.
Find out more about signs on the Church Street Overbridge and booking a busking spot or a street banner
Community awards acknowledge outstanding volunteer work in our community.
Find out more about becoming a New Zealand citizen and citizenship ceremonies hosted by the Council.
Find out more about Safer Communities and their role in making our district a safer place to work, live and play.
Discover more about resource consents, the resource consent process, time frames and fees.
Trade Waste is the discharge of non-domestic liquid waste into the sewer system.
This page outlines rules and regulations on gambling in the District, including the Gambling and Board Venue Policy.
How to register your dog and related information
Welcome to the Aigantighe Art Gallery, the home of art in South Canterbury.
Find out about the cemeteries serving the district, purchasing a plot, arranging or searching for a burial.
Timaru Airport facilities and services offered.
View our interactive online maps.
Environmental Health is responsible for monitoring and enforcing specific standards relating to food safety, public and environmental health.
The Timaru District Council's vision for waste management.
Learn more about the local alcohol policy, liquor licensing and the district licensing committee.
Regulations on gambling in the District, Information on Hazardous Substances and Recreational Water Quality.
The management of stormwater is critical in the urban environment for the safety of the community and the protection of property
Trade Waste is the discharge of non-domestic liquid waste into the sewer system.
The sewer system collects wastewater from your household plumbing and transports it to the treatment facility.
Find all the information on everything you need to know about owning a dog or keeping bees in Timaru
Do you need to report excessive noise or graffiti in the community? Find out who to contact here.
There are 13 water supplies within the Timaru District, each with different operating parameters.
Pay all or part of your rates online using a credit card.
If you have received your dog registration renewal notice for the year, you can pay the renewal fee online from 1 July by credit/debit card.
Your rates, animals, applications...
Pay a parking infringement online with your credit card. Please note, there can be a delay between issuing and loading a ticket into the system.
View our interactive online maps.
Search burials at Timaru District Council administered cemeteries.
View our interactive online maps.
Find out more about the current District Plan and view it online.
Learn when temporary traffic management is required and how to apply.
Find out about road network assets in the Timaru District, and how they are monitored.
Find out about parking in the Timaru District.
Planning, permits, and consents information for those working on or impacting our roads
Check out our forward works map to find out what's coming to your area.
Your rates, animals, applications...
Pay fees, infringements and rates online
Building Consents
Waimate District Council Bylaws PDF
Property
Cemeteries
Waimate tea towel
The Timaru District is fortunate to have a variety of quality early childhood facilities to choose from.
Normal Kirk Memorial Swimming Pool
Discover the benefits of becoming a Frined of the South Canterbury Museum - join today!
Find out more about how to contact the South Canterbury Museum
Information about our Districts libraries, including how to contact us and our opening hours.
A must do when visiting the Timaru District, Te Ana Māori Rock Art provide the only guided tour to see real rock art in New Zealand! Te Ana provide a guided tour to a protected rock art site where you will learn the history of those specific drawings and movement of ancient Māori through the region. Pair a visit to the site with a walk through their state of the art, interactive centre in the Timaru CBD
If you're a gin lover, then a visit to Humdinger is a must! Located at Geraldine, this gorgeous, boutique distillery is something special. The multi-award winning gin, is made using the best botanicals sourced from across NZ and the world. Visit their store and do a free gin tasting, learn the beautiful story behind Humdinger, and see the distillery working it's magic.
From long flat coastal tracks, to single tracks for every age and ability.
We are a diverse employer. If you want a career in a dynamic, fair and flexible environment, where your input will help to improve the lives of others apply for the next vacant position.
Search for upcoming and past meeting documents, including agendas, reports and minutes.
Read about what the Council, each committee and each board are responsible for and view upcoming meetings for each.
Interested in attending a Council meeting? Find out what you need to know here.
See what meetings are scheduled today, or use the meetings calendar to view meetings for a specific date.
Information about local elections - for candidates, voters and the community
These specifications set out the Timaru District Council technical requirements for the construction of Drainage and Water Assets undertaken both on behalf of Timaru District Council or that are intended to be taken over or maintained by Timaru District Council.
Find out more about the current District Plan and view it online.