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Most clinics in Canterbury are now accepting drop-ins as the region aims to get 90 per cent vaccinated with at least one dose by Labour Weekend.

“The MyWay trial has replaced the previously scheduled bus services in our district with a successful public transport solution that is far better suited to the needs of our community,” Timaru District Council’s submission to the LTP says. “In particular, it caters exceptionally well to the needs of Timarus growing aged population, the disability sector and new migrants. “Council feels strongly that discontinuation of MyWay would disadvantage these sectors and constitute a major st...

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“Rolleston is experiencing major population growth, and a MyWay service could provide flexibility,” Broughton said. “But behind the scenes, we’re all looking at how to best integrate transport in the region.” JOHN BISSET/Stuff The Canterbury Mayoral Forum visited Timaru on Friday with a trip on the Timaru Link bus. On the bus are, front left, Jacqui Dean (Waitaki MP) and Sam Broughton (Selwyn District mayor). Broughton said the regional Land Transport Strategy, which is out for con...

Mytchall Bransgrove/Stuff Government funding of $11.6m was awarded to the Timaru District Councils Theatre Royal upgrade and Heritage precinct project. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, was in Timaru to confirm the Government support for the $23m project which ‘met the criteria of the Government’s ‘shovel-ready’ programme, in that it was ready to proceed and would create jobs. ‘‘The design and construction of the theatre upgrade and new (museum) facility is estimated to directly empl...