Who’s responsible? – Property Scouts
Timaru property management experts Mark and Cassie Stone break down the infamous Osaki case – a pivotal New Zealand legal precedent from 2014 to 2016 that became a turning point for tenant liability. The Osaki Case (Holler & Rouse vs Osaki) hugely impacted landlords nationwide. Previously, tenants were held responsible for any damage […]
Timaru’s new health club
When Timaru locals Lexi and Hugh Slobbe’s lives intersected through their personal wellness journeys, it was a catalyst meeting that would prompt something much bigger: a luxury local health club. Hugh and Lexi Slobbe don’t measure health and wellness in six-pack abs or the number shown on the scales at their has-it-all health […]
Steampunk in South Canterbury
Words: Pattie Pegler | Images: Supplied by Steampunk HQ An old-fashioned dentist’s chair, some rusty old vehicles, a bull’s head atop a human body, strange gadgets that whirr and hiss… Steampunk HQ is an art collaboration and gallery in the historic Victorian precinct of Ōamaru that lets you experience life in a dystopian […]
Timeless style: Maree Hynes
The history and garden tours at Harlau House add an intriguing new angle to a visit to the innovative interiors showroom on the outskirts of Timaru. Just two minutes south of Timaru lies a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. As you turn down the drive toward Harlau House Café and Maree Hynes […]





