Press Release – Timaru District Council Timaru District Council is on the search for local industry partners so it doesnt miss out on a share of a $1 billion government infrastructure investment. The funding comes as a part of a government programme to address housing affordability issues … Timaru District Council is on the search for local industry partners so it doesn’t miss out on a share of a $1 billion government infrastructure investment. The funding comes as a part of a government programme to address housing affordability issues throughout New Zealand by helping fund the infrastructure required to drive development. The programme is part of the $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration Fund, which includes the Kāinga Ora Land Programme, Infrastructure Fund and changes to the Land for Housing Programme.