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15mayAll DayEmpowering Women ConferenceStuff Your Mother Never Told You!
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Join us for a morning of high energy, education and inspiration. This year’s theme, “Stuff Your Mother Never Told You,” promises to break through the
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Join us for a morning of high energy, education and inspiration.
This year’s theme, “Stuff Your Mother Never Told You,” promises to break through the silence and address the hard hitting, raw and confronting untold truths women often face on their journey to success, personal fulfillment, and self-empowerment.
MC: Beth Park
Key note speaker: Jackie O’Fee, Business Resilience and Career Change
Jackie O’Fee is widely recognised as the leading personal stylist from consultancy Signature Style. She has worked with both individuals and organisations, is a popular speaker and television presenter. Jackie was headhunted into Ryman Healthcare as a Sales Advisor and now is selling apartments and townhouses to retirees which she loves! In her keynote speech Jackie will speak on career change and business resilience and also present concepts on personal – professional presentation.
From Addiction to Self-Belief and Confidence (and the journey in between)
Speaker: Kirsty Burnett
Receptionist to Mayor and What They Didn’t Tell Me!!
Speaker: Claire Barlow
Women’s Health – the often taboo topic of menopause & endometriosis. Sharing practical tips for managing symptoms and enhancing our daily lives.
Speaker – TBC
More Speakers to come!
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that promises to transform the way you think about yourself, your career, and your possibilities. It’s time to stop waiting for permission and start living life on your own terms.
Date: Thursday, 15th May, 2025
Time :8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Landing Services Conference Centre, 2 George Street, Timaru, 7910
Single Ticket (Member) incl GST: $155.25
Single Ticket (Non-Member) incl GST:$299.00
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May 15, 2025 All Day(GMT+12:00)
Organizer
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
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Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you! Showcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama,
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Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you!
Showcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!
The 2025 treasure chest of films includes:
• an exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains
• a celebration of grit, camaraderie, and the beauty of “Type 2 Fun”, this film is an ode to the ride, not the finish line
• a captivating film that promises to take you on a journey of compassion, community, and the joy of cycling
• an uplifting film that follows a group of adventurers from Wānaka, New Zealand, who gather to cycle from town out to the local Ski Field and back, carrying all their gear, with the purpose to raise awareness about the climate impact that comes with travelling and adventuring
• an inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown that is both poetic and meaningful
• a life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie (hut) in the Highlands of Scotland to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures
• a film that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can obliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others
• and a classic Kiwi story of a young trailblazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally, exploring his boundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style – fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk and a single-minded approach to making it happen
ALL in the mix!
These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:
“One of the most inspiring events of the year”
“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”
So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!
Wednesday 21 May 2025, at the Craighead Auditorium, Craighead Diocesan School.
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May 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:40 pm(GMT+12:00)
Craighead Auditorium, Craighead Diocesan School
23may5:30 pm7:30 pmShowcase on Sophia
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We’re wrapping up Youth Week 2025 with “Showcase on Sophia” – a FREE street event putting the spotlight on our region’s talented young performers. There will also be food stalls
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We’re wrapping up Youth Week 2025 with “Showcase on Sophia” – a FREE street event putting the spotlight on our region’s talented young performers. There will also be food stalls and cultural displays.
“Showcase on Sophia” is a combined effort of The Y Central South Island, Tongan Society South Canterbury, Refugee Settlement Services Timaru and Timaru District Council in celebration of Ara Taiohi’s Youth Week 2025.
The south end of Sophia Street will be blocked off for this event, so bring your appetite for fun, food and entertainment and join us in celebrating our amazing young people!
Youth Week 2025: “Take Our Place: Whai Wāhitanga”
#investinginthenextgeneration
#tewhakangaoitereangaāmua
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May 23, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT+12:00)
Location
South End of Sophia Street, Timaru
7-9 Sophia Street, Timaru
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13junAll Day15Winter wonderland festival
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SAVE THE DATE – WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL 2025! We’ve just locked in the dates,
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SAVE THE DATE – WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL 2025!
We’ve just locked in the dates, and you’re the first to know! Mark your calendars for 13 – 15 June 2025 because our Annual Winter Wonderland Festival is coming back, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!
Here’s a first look at what’s in store: Friday – The Winter Wonderland Market at Tekapo Springs
Saturday – A market & treasure hunt at the Market Square + fun activities at Four Square Tekapo
Sunday – The Mid-Winter Swim with OJ on The Breeze
This is just the beginning, we’ll have more exciting events to be announced soon! Stay tuned, spread the word, and start planning your winter escape to Lake Tekapo!
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June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025 (All Day)(GMT+12:00)
Location
Lake Tekapo
1 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
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