In The Loop

🎉 WE DID IT! WE’RE OVER THE LINE! 🎉

After months of fundraising, planning, community support and plenty of hard work, we can finally say it…
OUR TURF DREAM IS BECOMING A REALITY!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Temuka Area Community Fund, administered by the Aoraki Foundation, has awarded our Wi******er Rural School Turf Project $8,000!
And what makes this even more special? We are incredibly proud to be the very first recipient of a grant from the Temuka Area Community Fund. ❤️❤️❤️

This incredible funding has been the boost that has got us over the line, enabling us to finally proceed with installation of our new all-weather multisport turf. 👏
What started as a big idea for our school and community is now becoming a reality.
A massive THANK YOU to the Temuka Area Community Fund and Aoraki Foundation for believing in our project and helping make this happen.

The support from our school and wider community has been incredible. So many people have jumped on board, backed the project and shown us just how much this turf means to our community. It has been a huge vote of confidence in what we’re trying to achieve and we couldn’t be more grateful.

And to everyone who has helped us get to this point- thank you. Getting here has taken a huge community effort, from PTA fundraising, business sponsorships, personal donations and grants to the countless hours of time and energy so many people have put in to make our turf dream a reality. 🙌

WE DID IT! 🎉
Now… let’s get this turf built!

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SECONDHAND SEPTEMBER IS COMING! ♻️

*Okay 2 late August events snuck into the calendar 🤫

This September, we’re getting behind Secondhand September and encouraging our community to pause before buying new and see what you can find secondhand first!

Why? Because keeping things in circulation means less waste, fewer resources used to make new stuff, and more money staying in our pockets.

We’ve pulled together a South Canterbury Secondhand September Community Calendar featuring markets, repairs and talks.

We are also working on updating the secondhand trail directory! Did you know there are many people in our community that do the "rounds" for fun!

👉 See the full calendar and event details on our website: https://scecocentre.org.nz/events/secondhand-september-community-calendar-1/

If you’re running a secondhand, reuse, repair or upcycling event that isn’t on the calendar - get in touch! We’d love to add it.

🌿 Let’s see what we can build together. Secondhand September 2026 might just be the beginning!

We Love Timaru
Wardrobe to Wallet NZ
Preloved clothing market-Timaru
Fairlie Resource Centre
Explore Waimate

Wills Month is coming up, which means it's time for our annual Professional Advisors Breakfast thanks to Craigs Investment Partners

Our trusty "Boy Friday" has been out delivering flyers to professional services firms today. If you're in law, accounting, real estate, banking, investment, or insurance, be sure to register, spaces are limited.

www.aorakifoundation.org.nz/advisorsbreakfast

Hi folks

From August 15 the walls at 49 Wai-iti Road will be bursting with colour again as the Rotary Timaru North Artarama returns to the Aigantighe Art Gallery!

Around 400 artworks from Year 1 to Year 13 students across South Canterbury will be on display, celebrating the creativity and confidence of our tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young adults).

Come along and see the remarkable work of students!

Location: Aigantighe Art Gallery, 49 Wai-iti Road
Date: August 15 – September 13, 2026

Read the full release here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/news/culture-and-lifestyle/artarama-returns-to-aigantighe-art-gallery,-celebrating-south-canterburys-young-artists

💃🕺 FREE ZUMBA CLASS STARTS NEXT WEEK! 🎶🔥

Summer is just around the corner, so why not get moving, have some fun, and boost your energy? ☀️💪

Looking for something fun to do on Thursday nights? Come along and join our FREE Zumba Class! 🎉

✨ Fun
🤝 Friendly
💃 Great music
🔥 Lots of energy
❤️ A great way to motivate yourself and connect with others

No experience needed — just bring yourself, your energy, and a smile! 😊

Everyone is welcome!

Come along, have fun, get active, and enjoy Zumba with us! 💃🎶

📍 Location: 14 Butler Street (Multicultural Aoraki Office)
📅 Starts: Next Thursday 20th August
⏰ Time: 6pm - 7pm

See you there! 💃🕺🎉

Lions Club of Timaru Host Inc.
Annual Bioblend compost project, Blood and Bone and Lime.
All proceeds go back into the Comunity.
Bioblend approx 40lt bags $9.00
Blood and Bone 5 kg bags $10.00
Lime 5kg bags $5.00

Free delivery Timaru City Boundry.

Orders
Email [email protected]
Text 0274 949 229
Phone 0274 949 229

Interested in joining a voluntary organization.
Lions Club of Timaru Host Inc would love to hear from you
Ph.Noel 021 488356
Russell 0274 949 229

Exciting news South Canterbury whānau!

We have 10 Basketball Wheelchairs at Aorangi stadium in the lock up from Mid Canterbury.

They will be here all Term long!!

Anybody keen on some sessions?? All ages (youth/adults).

Just gauging interest - please complete the following form and we'll see what we can come up with. https://forms.gle/CSJCfqfSg9G1qhCd6

Would be great to get a team going!

Tarryn (Tee)