News & events

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: Wed, 7 Dec 2022

A weedy stretch of the Ōpihi River will be transformed, allowing people to enjoy nature and learn about the history of the area.

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, 1 Sep 2022

We have shared our findings on what caused the discolouration of Timaru’s drinking water in late 2021.

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

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

Date: Thu, 5 May 2022

If your drinking water comes from a private well, come along to a well water check to test your water quality for free in Temuka or Fairlie this month.

Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 by Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee

Members of the OTOP Water Zone Committee made the most of the last days of summer to get native plants in the ground at the Taniwha Gully rock art site.

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: Wed, 9 Mar 2022

It may look unsightly but the brown substance showing up at Caroline Bay is actually a harmless algae.