Want to learn more about our Heritage, Culture and Environment? We are working on series of fact and colouring sheets to help celebrate Timaru's story from 1840-1940 (our first 100 years of settlement). Our first is ready to roll. You are most welcome to download and give it a go. We would so love your feedback and photos of your colouring, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ever wondered why Timaru has a stunning collection of heritage buildings on Stafford Street?
The Timaru Lighthouse is icon for the District, learn about the engineer who designed it and the controversey
There are so many ways to play! Run, swing climb, and roll through the Play43 challenge. Can you visit all 43 Timaru District Council Playgrounds? Learn more about our playgrounds
Bees vary in shape and size, prefer different foods and behave differently. Each is best at pollinating different plants. Healthy bee diversity assists resilient and diverse plant life, including the food we eat... learn how to be a bee ambassador
Long-tailed bats used to be common throughout New Zealand in the 1800s, although by 1900-1930 they were becoming scarce in many districts. Ever wondered how to spot one or how to be a bat ambassador?
Over 160 years ago, Timaru’s first ship of immigrants arrived. Ever wondered what they experienced and what they found when they got here?
