News & events

Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2023

A restoration project, including willow removal, predator control, and fencing, will eventually transform a stretch of the upper Ōpihi River.

Date: Mon, 29 May 2023

A plan is being made to restore the health of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon, and we want the community's input.

Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023

We have four flood protection projects along the Waihī River in Geraldine, including targeted weeding, native planting, and a memorial site.

Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023

Further wage increase for public transport bus drivers in Timaru.

Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023

We're joining a local organisation to increase flood protection measures along the Ōpihi River.

Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022

The Timaru Link bus route will be used for the last time in February 2023 and replaced by the MyWay service.

Date: Thu, 19 May 2022

More than 86 private well water samples were tested at two Well Water Checks, organised by the Ōrāri Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022

Timaru Boys' High School students spent a day analysing water samples in the Ōpihi catchment.

Date: Mon, 9 May 2022 by Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee

Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee Chair, Lucy Millar, encourages those on private water supplies to make the most of free testing events.

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022

Timaru will continue to enjoy the flexibility and accessibility of on-demand public transport until at least mid-2024, with funding from Waka Kotahi.

Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2021

Public transport drivers and ferry crew working for Ritchies Transport, Black Cat Cruises and Go Bus Transport will now earn the 2021 Living Wage.

Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2021

Meet the two new faces joining two of the Southern water zone committees.