Cleaning up the lagoon
Mention Washdyke and one of the things that springs to mind is the lagoon. The Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is a shallow, coastal lagoon north of Timaru – a wildlife sanctuary and refuge for birds, plants, and fish. The rocky reef of the lagoon was made from lava flow which turned to basalt after Mt Horrible erupted about […]
Snapped! Local street style
What inspires the style of South Canterbury’s most fashionable ladies? Essence’s Larnya Bourdot took to the streets and played paparazzo to locals that caught her eye. Karen Smith, Owner of STOMPZ My style is simple and sophisticated with a bit of edge. I love a good matching ensemble; Briarwood do that well. […]
Protect to prolong
In the season when investing in your health and safety is paramount – protecting belongings is no less important. Your home and garden is your haven, filled with gorgeous, often costly pieces accumulated over time – especially outside. Spas, garden art, dining furniture and the like, all benefit from proper protection and preservation […]
Destination Washdyke
Washdyke is a thriving hub of local business, industry, retail, and services. Home to a wide range of trusted businesses, the area continues to grow as a convenient destination for everything from trade and transport to shopping, food, and lifestyle needs. Ashbury Outdoors Ashbury Outdoors, a locally owned business in South Canterbury, is […]
Heath the hospice cat
Words by Vera Spurr RN | Photos supplied by Hospice SC He has his own Facebook page and regularly gets fan mail and thank you cards. To mark Hospice Awareness Week this month, meet emotional support worker Heath from Hospice South Canterbury. Heath arrived at Hospice South Canterbury in 2022 after being adopted […]
Margaret Chapman: A life of impact
Words: Tamara Pitelen | Images: Aoraki Foundation and RWNZ A city girl who turned country, Margaret Chapman of Geraldine, is this year’s Aoraki Woman of the Year. From protesting on the steps of parliament to organising farm safety seminars, the award recognises her five decades of passionate advocating for the rights of rural […]
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 North Otago
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 […]
