Food & Drink
Tasty Delicacies to Tempt & Satisfy.
You’ll find everything you need at local supermarkets, grocers, speciality produce and roadside stalls or farmers’ markets.
Coffees, fine wines and beers are also available in supermarkets, and there are liquor stores in most towns.
Traditional kiwi and wide range of international foods and ingredients. Tasty delicacies, gluten and/or dairy free and other dietary options to tempt and satisfy.
Food & Drink for all occasions and tastes.
Food essentials to gourmet treats and tipples across South Canterbury.
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru, NZ Pleasant Point, South CanterburyThe Grosvenor hotel and bar
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Featured Events
So much to see and do here. Find out What’s On or add your own South Canterbury event.
05nov6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Big Bash
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The Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre brings you The Big Bash. This is a 6-week competition on Wednesday evenings, starting 5th November, 6pm. Spot & Major
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The Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre brings you The Big Bash. This is a 6-week competition on Wednesday evenings, starting 5th November, 6pm. Spot & Major prizes to be won.
Social bash team – $120 per team of 2 – doubles only.
Register now! Register online at tennissouthcanterbury.co.nz
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Time
November 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+13:00)
Organizer
Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre
08nov8:00 am4:00 pmSouth Canterbury A&P Show
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One of the biggest events on the calendar, town meets country at the South Canterbury A&P show. Expect to see animals of all kinds for showing and action in the
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One of the biggest events on the calendar, town meets country at the South Canterbury A&P show. Expect to see animals of all kinds for showing and action in the form of showjumping. Displays, stands and stalls for information and shopping. Plus, the NZ army team from Burnham will be showing off the equipment they used during the August training exercises in Waimate.
ENTRIES FOR CLASSES close 31 October.
⭐ 8am to 4pm, 8 November, South Canterbury Showgrounds, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate.
⭐Tickets $15, ex-army veterans and children under 16 go free.
Time
November 8, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+13:00)
22nov1:00 pm3:00 pmAoraki Moana Festival
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Aoraki Moana Festival 2025. Formerly the Aoraki Pasifika Festival, now flowing wider, deeper, and stronger.Born from proud Pasifika roots, the Aoraki
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Aoraki Moana Festival 2025. Formerly the Aoraki Pasifika Festival, now flowing wider, deeper, and stronger.
Born from proud Pasifika roots, the Aoraki Moana Festival returns as a vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and community. This is where our stories rise, our voices unite, and our people stand tall.
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 1:00–3:00pm
Location: Timaru South School
Entry: Free | All welcome | Proudly Pasifika-led
Live Pasifika & Māori performances
Island-inspired kai and local flavours
Family-friendly vibes from start to finish
This festival began as the Aoraki Pasifika Festival, a first-of-its-kind platform built by our own.
Today, it honours that legacy while embracing the wider waters welcoming ALL who call this place home.
Want to perform?
We’re calling out to all Pasifika and kapa haka groups, as well as school and community groups who want to bring their energy, pride, and rhythm to the stage.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we’d love to have you.
Get in touch at: aorakipasifika@gmail.com
Come celebrate the strength of our collective story.
This isn’t just a festival, it’s a movement.
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Time
November 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+13:00)
Organizer
Timaru South School
26nov5:15 pm8:00 pmQuiz NightBusiness Women's Network
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BWN: Christmas Quiz Night! Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition as we wrap up the year in true
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BWN: Christmas Quiz Night! Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition as we wrap up the year in true BWN style, with a glass in one hand and your thinking cap on!
Whether you’re a trivia queen or just in it for the giggles and good company, this is the perfect way to celebrate the wins of 2025, connect with incredible women in business, and toast to the year that was.
What to expect:
💡 Light-hearted quiz rounds (no PhDs required!)
🥂 Plenty of laughs, light nibbles and cash bar!
👯♀️ Networking in a relaxed, social setting
🏆 Prizes for the sharpest minds (and maybe the silliest …)
✨ A great excuse to unwind and catch up before the year ends
So rally your team (or we’ll find one for you), dust off those random facts, and get ready for a fabulous evening of connection, competition, and celebration.
If you would like to create a team please email Stacey with your team name and your team members first and last names. You do not need to be in a team, we will create one for you!
Registration is a must: BOOK HERE
Date: Wednesday, 26th November, 2025
Time: 5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Landing Services Conference Centre, 2 George Street, Timaru, 7910
Single Ticket (Member) incl GST: $46.00 Single Ticket (Non-Member) incl GST:$69.00
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Time
November 26, 2025 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+13:00)
Organizer
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
Landing Service Conference Centre
29novAll DayEdition Zero Gravel
Event Details
New Zealand’s premier gravel race takes you on a tour of the Waimate District with four course lengths, an expo the day before the event and a thrilling start and
Event Details
New Zealand’s premier gravel race takes you on a tour of the Waimate District with four course lengths, an expo the day before the event and a thrilling start and finish line.
Early bird entries close 31 October. All entries close 21 November.
Time
November 29, 2025 All Day(GMT+13:00)
Location
Victoria Park Velodrome
Tennant St Waimate New Zealand
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