Vehicles & Rentals
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There are several bus companies and shuttles servicing the area, or you can explore in a rental car, discovering the region’s hidden treasures. Most towns offer fuel, mechanical services and maps to keep you on the road.
Visitors can hire a safe, economical late model rental vehicle to self-drive and discover the region. For business, vehicle lease and fleet service options are readily available.
For business or pleasure, buy new or used, lease or hire – choose and support the many top brand vehicle franchises with local expertise and servicing to help with every need.
Petrol or diesel, Hybrids and Electric from known brands including Kia, Nissan, Volkswagen Hyundai, Ford, Holden, Honda, Mitsubishi and many more are throughout Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate districts of South Canterbury for vehicle sales and servicing.
Vehicle and rental businesses to suit all needs.
Traveller rental hire, buy new or used, hire or lease and servicing.
62 Theodosia Street, Timaru 1 Grants Road (Pykes Auto Court), Timaru Pleasant Point 32 Canada Street, TimaruZ Fuel
Hertz
Just Cabins Timaru & Oamaru
LB Outfitters
Featured Events
So much to see and do here. Find out What’s On or add your own South Canterbury event.
11jun(jun 11)7:00 pm12(jun 12)8:30 pmPetite Plays
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Petite plays is not your average theatre night… Fast. Funny. Unexpected. This is a wild mix of bite-sized plays by local playwrights and directors. These ten-minute plays, are engaging and provocative ranging
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Petite plays is not your average theatre night…
Fast. Funny. Unexpected.
This is a wild mix of bite-sized plays by local playwrights and directors. These ten-minute plays, are engaging and provocative ranging in style from comedy to sci-fi horror, and everything in between.
Wide-ranging, theatre in enjoyable little packages. Comedy – Drama – Chaos -Twists
Featuring works by Joe Smith, Suze Smith, Esther Ashby-Coventry, Wayne Doyle, Cate Bauer, Elizabeth Contreras & Harry Kirkwood.
Blink and you’ll miss something brilliant.
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The Playhouse
198 Church Street
Organizer
South Canterbury Drama League
The Playhouse
11jun(jun 11)7:00 pm12(jun 12)9:30 pmA Midsummer Nights Dream
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Get ready for magic, mischief, and mayhem! Our production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare brings all the chaos and comedy you love in a
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Get ready for magic, mischief, and mayhem! Our production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare brings all the chaos and comedy you love in a fast-paced, high-energy performance. With language adapted to support understanding, the story remains clear, lively, and full of fun from start to finish. Expect tangled love stories, cheeky fairies, and a whole lot of laugh-out-loud moments as worlds collide in the most unexpected ways. Whether you’re new to Shakespeare or already a fan, this high-energy performance is designed for everyone to enjoy. Playful, punchy, and packed with personality; this is a night of theatre you won’t want to miss.
Venue: Turley Auditorium, Craighead Diocesan School
Show: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Cast & Crew: (Years 8-13)
When: 7:00pm on June 11th & 12th (Doors open at 6:30pm)
A cash-only tuck shop will be open before the show and during interval.
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Turley Auditorium, Craighead Diocesan School
Wrights Avenue, Highfield, Timaru 7910
+64 (3) 688 6074 admin@craighead.school.nz
Turley Auditorium, Craighead Diocesan School
18jun8:30 am1:00 pmEmpowering Women ConferenceEmpowering Women Conference: The Power Within
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A celebration of women’s strength, adaptability, and determination, highlighting how the same mental and emotional resilience that fuels athletic success can transform leadership, entrepreneurship, and
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A celebration of women’s strength, adaptability, and determination, highlighting how the same mental and emotional resilience that fuels athletic success can transform leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal wellbeing.
The event explores resilience as a shared skillset that transcends boundaries between business, life, and sport, focusing on growth through challenge, community support, and mindset mastery.
MC: Beth Park
Keynote Speakers:
Dame Sophie Pascoe – Dare to dream.
New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian, with 11 gold medals to her name. She’s inspired generations of New Zealanders with her achievements in the pool. Now as a Westpac ambassador, she’s inspiring New Zealanders with her story. By learning the power of positivity, setting goals and working relentlessly to achieve them, she’s overcome adversity to become a sporting hero and role model for young New Zealanders. Dame Sophie Pascoe will join us in person.
Brooke Roberts – Sharesies Founder
Brooke Roberts is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies, the wealth app transforming access to investing across New Zealand and Australia. Passionate about financial empowerment and equality, she’s helped over half a million people grow their wealth. An award-winning entrepreneur, author, and mother of two, Brooke champions using business as a force for good and empowering women to lead boldly. Brooke Roberts will join us virtually.
Additional speakers TBC.
Join us for an inspiring day designed to elevate, empower, and energise. This will be one of the most anticipated events of the year. Dame Sophie Pascoe will be joining us in person, Brooke Roberts will be joining us virtually. Limited seats available, once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Book below today to avoid missing out!
Would you like to donate a ticket to a South Canterbury community member to attend? Please book your extra ticket and then contact Stacey to advise: stacey@scchamber.org.nz | 03 555 5093
Light refreshments included, cash bar & prizes up for grabs!
Need assistance? Contact South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Events & Marketing Manager Stacey Gallagher, stacey@scchamber.org.nz | 03 555 5093
A special thank you to our Empowering Women Premier Sponsor, Gresson Dorman & Co, and our Support Sponsors, Compass Business Partners, Westpac & ChamberWorks.
Your generous support enables us to bring these impactful conferences to the women of South Canterbury, creating opportunities for connection, growth, and empowerment across our community.
Date: Thursday, 18th June, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Landing Services Conference Centre, 2 George Street, Timaru, 7910
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South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
Landing Service Conference Centre
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Brooke Roberts - Sharesies
Brooke Roberts is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies, the wealth app transforming access to investing across New Zealand and Australia. Passionate about financial empowerment and equality, she’s helped over half a million people grow their wealth. An award-winning entrepreneur, author, and mother of two, Brooke champions using business as a force for good and empowering women to lead boldly. Brooke Roberts will join us virtually.
Dame Sophie Pascoe - Dare to dream.
New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian, with 11 gold medals to her name. She’s inspired generations of New Zealanders with her achievements in the pool. Now as a Westpac ambassador, she’s inspiring New Zealanders with her story. By learning the power of positivity, setting goals and working relentlessly to achieve them, she’s overcome adversity to become a sporting hero and role model for young New Zealanders. Dame Sophie Pascoe will join us in person.
09jul4:30 pm7:30 pmMatariki Night Market
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Join us for our Annual Matariki Night Market! 📅 Thursday 9 July ⏰ 4:30pm – 7:30pm 📍 Stafford Street – The Exchange – Heart of Timaru’s CBD Stafford Street will come alive
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Join us for our Annual Matariki Night Market!
📅 Thursday 9 July
⏰ 4:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Stafford Street – The Exchange – Heart of Timaru’s CBD
Stafford Street will come alive with the buzz of live music, kapa haka performances, cultural activities and a fantastic range of food and craft stalls. Bring the whānau and enjoy a vibrant winter evening in the heart of our city.
A huge thank you to Timaru District Council, Venture Timaru, Timaru Artisan Farmers Market, the Timaru CBD Group, and all the amazing businesses in The Exchange for their support and involvement.
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Stafford Street
Stafford Street Timaru 7910
03oct(oct 3)10:00 am04(oct 4)4:00 pmHorsepower RallyKYLE PARK FAMILY FUN DAYS
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Our biennial Horsepower Rally showcasing the history of South Canterbury farming through the years. This fun family day is a relaxed, fun filled event, for all the family, while still
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Our biennial Horsepower Rally showcasing the history of South Canterbury farming through the years. This fun family day is a relaxed, fun filled event, for all the family, while still keeping a hold of the past, so our little ones don’t forget.
The Kyle Park Transport Museum event – Horsepower Rally – is a key fundraising event on our biennial calendar and has grown considerably over the years. Upwards of 800 exhibitors and over 10,000 visitors attend over 2 days of fun at the well-equipped Levels International Motor Raceway in Timaru. This event is ideal for the whole family with entertainment, music, food, fun activities, and displays happening all day long.
3 – 4 October 2026, at Kyle Park, 33 Brosnan’s Road, Levels, Timaru
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