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This snapshot of our diverse and thriving region provides essential tools for visitors, business, locals and new residents including events and study choices.
Accommodation
You’ll always feel at home here. Book hotels, motels, retreats, backpackers and holiday parks.
Live/Work/Study
Tools and information for locals, new residents and business - Employment, Health & Wellbeing, Study
Business
Do better business in South Canterbury. Essential resources and information. The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business, here to help new and existing businesses succeed.
Anchored in the central South Island of New Zealand, the landscape of South Canterbury is as varied and diverse as it’s people. From the gentle surf of Caroline Bay to the peak of New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki Mount Cook, South Canterbury and the three districts of Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate that make up this special part of the world offer unrivalled opportunity and lifestyle choices.
Our Towns
From the warm sandy beaches, rolling hinterland and splendor of high-country mountains with clear starry nights, the towns of South Canterbury are as diverse as the landscape. Discover welcoming communities, leisure and unequalled business opportunities in which to thrive and create life-long memories.
Featured Events
So much to see and do here. Find our What's On or add your own South Canterbury event.
This year’s Twilight Night Market will see loads of artisanal stalls that will be lining Stafford Street with a mixture of treats galore and artisanal crafts there’s something for everyone! Plus some of our local Main Street shops are open for late night shopping ideal for Christmas pressies!! 
Discover Business
With a sound economy and healthy growth, South Canterbury is home to local, national and global businesses across an extensive range of industry sectors. Got a business query? The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is here for you.
Alpine Energy
24 Elginshire Street, Timaru
Aorangi Customs & Freight
Corner Hayman & Dawson Streets, Timaru
Farmers Mill
47 Meadows Road, Washdyke, Timaru
Focus Technology Group
27a Latter Street, Timaru
Fulton Hogan
16 Meadows Road, Timaru
Heartland Potato Chips
Heartland Potato Chips Sheffield Street, Washdyke, Timaru
Hilton Haulage Limited
50 Sheffield Street, Washdyke, Timaru
McAtamney Gallery & Design Store
40a Talbot Street, Geraldine