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  Timaru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Timaru is a major port city in south Canterbury, New Zealand, located 160 kilometres south of Christchurch and about 200 kilometres north of Dunedin on the eastern Pacific coast of the South Island.
Timaru continued to expand during the 20th century, with much of the development taking the form of wooden colonial style bungalows set in individual sections of land.
Timaru is one of the major cargo ports of the South Island, with a number of light manufacturing plants associated with the export and import trade.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Timaru   (1333 words)

  
 Timaru - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Timaru in south Canterbury, New Zealand, is a territorial authority district of about 30,000 people in and around the former Timaru City.
It is located 160 kilometres south of Christchurch and 200 kilometres north of Dunedin on the Pacific coast.
The northern industrial suburb of Washdyke is located at a major road junction with State Highway 8, the main routh into the Mackenzie Basin.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /timaru.htm   (320 words)

  
 Fluoridation `bribe' faces Timaru veto
But while the Ministry of Health wants all local bodies to fluoridate their water, Timaru mayor Wynne Raymond has signalled such a move is unlikely here because of the strength of public opposition.
Timaru mayor Wynne Raymond said that while he supported what Dr Tukuitonga said, he did not believe the council would impose fluoridation on people.
Timaru dental association spokesperson Mark Goodhew is also strongly supportive of the move.
www.fluoridealert.org /news/322.html   (481 words)

  
 Timaru
Timaru, the urban hub of the Central South Island, has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years.
Timaru has preserved much of its historic heritage, both in terms of its architecture and through local treasures housed in the excellent local museum.
Timaru’s growing popularity with visitors has ensured a range of accommodation options for all budgets - hotels to motels, backpacker lodges and campgrounds and a selection of bed and breakfast establishments, some in historic houses.
www.southisland.org.nz /timaru.asp   (731 words)

  
 Timaru
Christchurch is the convention centre, Timaru is the venue.
Timaru’s Theatre Royal will be a most wonderful venue in which to ring Barbershop chords.
The Timaru host chorus, formerly known as "Rhythm and Green" is now known as "Height Of Harmony" Barbershop Singers Inc. This change of name is to reflect their closeness to Aoraki – Mount Cook, and their move away from green in their uniform.
www.harmonize.com /canterburyplainsmen/timaru2.asp   (1164 words)

  
 Health South Canterbury
We think Timaru Hospital is a great place to work, in terms of experience and friendliness and that South Canterbury is a great life style location that is very affordable.
Timaru Hospital is a 24 hour general hospital with 133 beds, and has recently been completely remodelled.
Timaru Hospital (including the Mental Health Services) is accredited to Quality Health NZ standards.
www.timaruhospital.co.nz   (1229 words)

  
 PORT OF TIMARU LTD. (Facilities)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Timaru's central location on the east coast and excellent road/rail access with no restrictive tunnels makes for easy handling of difficult consignments.
Timaru is also the major South Island export port for bulk tallow.
Timaru is New Zealand's second largest fishing port.
www.port-timaru.co.nz /facility.htm   (387 words)

  
 TIMARU 1875
When the two ships Timaru and Oamaru were being built for Patrick Henderson it was his intention to name them Scotia and Albion, but just before they were launched in 1874 the names were changed.
The Timaru, some years after being sold to Norway, was wrecked on a voyage from Flushing to Christiania.
The Timaru made two passages to Bluff, the first was in 1875, under the command of Captain Rankin, taking 105 days, and arrived on 20th April.
www.angelfire.com /ok2/cbluff/timaru1875.html   (356 words)

  
 Timaru Herald : a division of Fairfax New Zealand Limited
The Timaru Herald daily newspaper has the biggest circulation and most comprehensive coverage of news and advertising in the central South Island of New Zealand.">
The Timaru Herald began publishing in 1864, initially as a weekly, then bi and tri-weekly, before becoming a daily morning newspaper on January 1, 1878.
The Timaru Herald Company Ltd was formed in 1905 and was controlled principally by members of the Kerr family.
www.fairfaxnz.co.nz /businesses/herald.html   (290 words)

  
 Timaru, Central South Island, New Zealand
Timaru is a busy coastal port and holiday resort, and the gateway to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central South Island.
Located 19km north of Timaru, the township is home to the Pleasant Point steam railway, the award-winning Opihi vineyard, Denheath House and a working flsmith.
Timaru and nearby Waimate districts share some 500 sites dating from the 16th century, the most famous of which is the Taniwha (sea monster) near Hanging Rock.
www.jasons.com /001578,NZL,SI,CANTERBURY,TIMAR,PG,1,.mel#scroll_   (423 words)

  
 TIMARU - LoveToKnow Article on TIMARU   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Caroline Bay, to the north, is a bathing resort.
Timaru is the chief town in South Canterbury district, and the seat of the supreme and district courts.
To properly cite this TIMARU article in your work, copy the complete reference below:
www.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TI/TIMARU.htm   (133 words)

  
 Timaru told to look at fluoride evidence
Timaru people against the re-introduction of fluoride to the water supply, should pull back and look at all the evidence in an objective way, Director General of Health Karen Poutasi said yesterday.
However, Timaru people have rejected the addition of fluoride to their water supply and campaigned successfully to have it removed.
She said it was important that people put aside their beliefs and looked at all the evidence available, and to then decide whether they could accept that fluoride was the right way to go.
www.fluoridealert.org /news/852.html   (162 words)

  
 Timaru Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Within the gentle curve of the South Canterbury coastline the Timaru District covers 2,602 square kilometres of diverse landscape.
A stretch of land in the northwest corner of the District sweeps through 64 kilometres of dramatic scenery beyond the Rangitata Gorge to Mesopotamia Station in the high country.
The Townhouse Hotel is situated in the city of Timaru very closely located to the major shopping malls and restaurants.
www.ki-wi.co.nz /timaru.htm   (463 words)

  
 Timaru Herald live on Atex Advertising and Editorial Solution   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Timaru Herald, in the South Island of New Zealand, began publishing in 1864.
The new Atex system provides more functionality and opportunity for The Timaru Herald to exploit — functionality that was previously unavailable to them.
With The Timaru Herald live on the new Atex system, Fairfax Sundays in Auckland, who are also upgrading, can look forward to a similar installation and benefits.
www.amc.com /news/2005/timaru.asp   (493 words)

  
 New Zealand, South Canterbury Links
There is a plaque at the Timaru airport and the Richard Pearse Memorial with a replica of his monoplane is in the Upper Waitohi district, near Pleasant Point on the Main Waitohi Road, overlooking the field were he crashed.
Timaru's airport "Richard Pearse Airport" at Levels is named after this farmer from Waitohi, the first British citizen to fly.
He attended Temuka, Fairlie and Timaru schools and went to Oxford in 1931 on a Rhodes scholarship and was a Manhattan doctor at the time of his death.
www.rootsweb.com /%7Enzlscant/links.htm   (4165 words)

  
 Timaru Australian Shepherds
I chose the name Timaru, because I was looking for something that had an Australian 'feel' to it.
"Timaru's She's All That" 'Rain', has her mothers structure, with a typier head.
She is very like her brother and I see big things for her in her future.
www.abquisto.net /history/Timaru.htm   (610 words)

  
 mountainview
The top priority is the provision of the quality learning environment with the associated goals of academic and personal excellence.
As you move through the pages you will gain an appreciation of the opportunities available to our students and also of the outstanding caring and supportive relationships that exist between students and between students and staff.
If you are new to Timaru and would like a tour of the school please contact me and will be only to pleased to show you The School of Opportunities.
www.mountainview.school.nz   (272 words)

  
 Timaru District Council to defend | NATIONAL | NEWS | tvnz.co.nz
The Timaru District Council says it will strongly defend itself against claims the council was liable in a leaky buildings case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Three owners in the Bayswater complex, which overlooks Caroline Bay, are suing the developers and the Timaru District Council.
Three of seven units in the complex, which were built about 10 years ago, have suffered extensive water damage in the roof and floor areas.
tvnz.co.nz /view/news_national_story_skin/439379?format=html   (114 words)

  
 The Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Including the towns of Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Peel Forest, the area is only two hours drive south of Christchurch and a similar drive to Dunedin.
The Timaru District Council web sites offer information for people thinking of, or intending to move to the region.
If you are a company interested in finding out more about the business opportunities in the region the Aoraki Development Trust can help with many of your enquiries.
www.southisland.org.nz /region.asp   (601 words)

  
 Timaru Accommodation New Zealand NZ Motel Hotel
Timaru is South Canterbury’s largest city and port.
Bay City Motor Lodge is one of Timaru's newest luxury accommodation complexes (built November 2003) offering comfort at affordable prices.
Homestead Lodge Motel is situated locally within easy walking distance to the town centre as well as fast food outlets.
www.holidayguide.co.nz /Timaru/TimaruAccommodation.aspx   (314 words)

  
 TIMARU STAR II MODEL HORSE TACK
This set is based on Christie Partee's #422 (I assure you the number similarity is purely coincidental!) in terms of design, color and style: it is clearly what I am calling an Old West pattern, with the Y-shaped breastcollar and absence of serapes or hip drapes.
Timaru Star II #440 was also in this style (though without the gold) and a great success.
I discovered soldering conchos and found new ways to give detail at the same time I found that local jewellers were a great source of sheet silver.
pages.prodigy.net /sbytsii/tsii   (1176 words)

  
 Timaru girls lifts motocross title - The Dirtbike Website
The 15-year-old went one place better than last year in Blenheim at the weekend to claim the title for the first time.
Hanlin won three of the six races on her Yamaha YZ125 along with a second, a third and a fourth to take the title by 10 points from Upper Hutt's Narrissa Strauchon.
The Timaru Girls High School student said she was rapt to win the title.
www.dirtbike.ws /node/917   (190 words)

  
 Timaru Girls' High School Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Timaru Girls' High School Badminton Team had a great success last Monday 29th August 2005 by winning eight trophies and a shield at the junior prizegiving.
After 3 years in the making, the latest chapter in Timaru Girls' history is complete.
Orders for the book were taken at the Jubilee and copies of the book will also be sold at the school office for $30 each.
www.timarugirls.school.nz   (361 words)

  
 Central South Island NZ
Including the towns of Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Peel Forest, the area is only two hours drive south of Christchurch and a similar drive to Dunedin and is the gateway to New Zealand’s most majestic mountains, including its highest peak Mt Cook.
The region is developing a strong appeal to international visitors seeking an alternative itinerary to the traditional South Island tourism route.
The locals know that they can be absorbing the beauty of the famed High Country in the morning and basking in the sand of Caroline Bay in Timaru in the afternoon — it’s a special feature of the area that they enjoy sharing with newcomers.
www.southisland.org.nz   (268 words)

  
 Scoop: Timaru District Council One Of The Best
The Timaru District Council is delighted the just-released results of a nationwide survey show it is considered to be one of the top six local authorities in New Zealand.
The Timaru District Council was one of just six local authorities to be rated above average¹ in all five categories.
Mayor Janie Annear says one of the more interesting results was that Timaru¹s parking wardens were rated the friendliest in the country.
www.scoop.co.nz /mason/stories/AK0502/S00092.htm   (1091 words)

  
 FRIENDS OF AIGANTIGHE ART GALLERY - TIMARU NEW ZEALAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This is a self-guided art tour to studios that are not usually open to the public.
Affording a rare glimpse into the 'journey of the artist and an opportunity to discuss their artworks and to make direct purchases.
This is the first of art walks that will take place as an annual event with the Timaru Festival of Roses.
www.aigantighe.org.nz /Art_Walk.htm   (368 words)

  
 Albert James (Bert) Fitzsimmons, b: 1896 - Timaru,
Born: 9 JUN 1912 - Timaru N.Z. Marr: - Rae Haggar
Born: 13 MAR 1914 - Timaru N.Z. Marr: - Cecil Baughan
Born: 5 NOV 1928 - Timaru N.Z. Marr: - Ronald Fraider
www.fitzsimmons.co.nz /family_history/gp140.html   (218 words)

  
 South Canterbury
Aoraki is comprised of three districts: Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate District.
Timaru is ideally placed for manufacturing, processing and distributing goods worldwide with a deep water port, air services to New Zealands capital city Wellington, and excellent road and rail networks travelling, north, south and inland.
Timaru is also South Canterburys major retailing centre with national chains and local boutiques.
www.southcanterbury.org.nz   (647 words)

  
 Timaru on New Zealand holiday and vacation homes
Timaru on New Zealand holiday and vacation homes
Private use of swimming pool,bbq, tennis court,school playground.
Our self-contained holiday home is situated in Johns Creek, 20 minutes from Wanaka and 8 minutes from Lake Hawea township.
holidayhouses.resultspage.com /nz/Timaru   (380 words)

  
 Timaru Festival of Roses
And we’re making our mark on the New Zealand festival scene – Timaru is becoming the place to be to welcome in summer and celebrate some of the good things in life – flowers, food, creativity and fun.
This year we introduce Ballantynes NZ Hat and Hair Art Awards – an outstanding theatrical show guaranteed to be a glittering festival highlight featuring some the country's most innovative and artistic hair and hat designers with entries based around the festival theme of the Timeless Rose.
To ensure you don’t miss out either fill out the form in the Festival brochure, phone 0800 484 6278, or call in to the Timaru i-site in the Landing Service Building, 2 George Street, Timaru.
www.festivalofroses.co.nz   (384 words)

  
 Women's Teva Timaru - Teva sandals, shoes & boots for men and women.
Women's Teva Timaru - Teva sandals, shoes & boots for men and women.
Reducing shock and adding a spring to your step is the Shoc Pad™ built into the heel cup.
Weekends at Hilton Head with relaxation as your only mission in the Timaru sandal.
www.onlineshoes.com /prod_redirect1.asp?pcid=23761   (90 words)

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