Venture Timaru

21/08/2025

Geraldine Butchery is your local boutique supplier of premium quality meats, offering fantastic customer service and expert advice.

Buy local and invest in your community! Head to geraldine.nz for your go to guide on shopping, dining and exploring in Geraldine.

Geraldine.nz

14/08/2025

Buy local this weekend at the Timaru Artisan Farmers Market! 🍊🥙

Support our local artisans and check out the fresh & seasonal produce, artisan crafts and delicious food & drink on Saturday mornings from 9am - 12:30pm at Heritage Place. ☕

05/08/2025

Family owned since 1930, Willmotts Workwear is Timaru’s go to for quality work clothing and trusted Kiwi brands like Swanndri and Stoney Creek.

Buy local and invest in your community! Head to theexchangetimaru.nz for your go to guide on shopping, dining and exploring in central Timaru.

The Exchange Timaru

29/07/2025

Buy local and invest in your local community!

Our Buy Local campaign is back to remind us all that supporting local helps our community thrive!

Visit Humdinger Gin new store in Geraldine and explore the full range of award-winning gin, handcrafted in their distillery.

Head to theexchangetimaru.nz and geraldine.nz for your go to guide on shopping and dining to discovering local gems and hidden treasures in central Timaru and Geraldine.

Geraldine.nz

24/07/2025

Buy local and invest in your local community.
Discover Temuka Pottery Retail Shop an iconic New Zealand brand since 1931. Shop timeless handmade pottery, then relax over a treat at the 100% Homemade Cafe. 🏺☕

22/07/2025

Buy local and invest in your local community!

Our Buy Local campaign is back to remind us all that supporting local helps our community thrive!

Stop in at Timaru Booksellers to discover new books and support our local shops.

Head to theexchangetimaru.nz and geraldine.nz for your go to guide on shopping and dining to discovering local gems and hidden treasures in central Timaru and Geraldine.

08/07/2025

You’ve told us people need to come first.
You’ve said growth should enhance our identity and protect what matters most.
You’ve made it clear - our economy must evolve to thrive.

This article brings together the voices, ideas, and aspirations of nearly 300 people and organisations from across our community.

What do you think? Have we got it right?
We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Read the full article here:
https://www.vtdevelopment.co.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1026269/2025.06.24-The-future-starts-here..pdf

04/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Major Event Support Fund for 2025. This is for medium to large events happening in the Timaru District by 31 July 2026.

Events that can be funded include new events, cornerstone long-standing events and significant one-off events. These events can include a mix of arts, music, cultural and sporting events.

All details including the application document, guidelines and Terms & Conditions are here https://www.vttourism.co.nz/events/major-event-support-fund

The Major Events Support Fund is administered by Venture Timaru for the Timaru District Council.

30/06/2025

Did you know?
Goods-producing industries make up 26.9% of our district’s GDP. well above the national average of 17%.

During our Towards 2050 consultation, key themes came through loud and clear - we need to play to our strengths, diversify beyond individual industries, and harness innovation to stay ahead.

That got us thinking...
How can we position our region to thrive in an evolving global export landscape looking ahead to 2050?

Explore the full article: Cultivating Our Future Food Markets
https://www.vtdevelopment.co.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/1022412/2025.06.04-Cultivating-Our-Future-Food-Markets-TW2050-V2.pdf

03/06/2025

Make Timaru District Your Strategic Advantage
In Timaru District, we don’t just keep pace with change, we lead it.

Positioned in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, Timaru District offers a powerful proposition for ambitious businesses; cost-effective operations, seamless logistics, with direct access to national and international markets. Our district is already home to global exporters, advanced manufacturers, agri and bio tech tech innovators, and logistics powerhouses, and we’re just getting started.

We’re seeking businesses that:
• Want to scale smart, not just fast
• Value a strategic base with room to grow
• Prioritise operational efficiency, talent access, and long-term sustainability

Here, you’ll find the commercial infrastructure, skilled workforce, and a supportive ecosystem to turn vision into results. With lower overheads and fewer barriers to growth, Timaru District is where opportunity meets performance.

Are you looking to expand, relocate or invest? Get in touch we’d love to hear from you and together let’s “Make Timaru Your Business”.
maketimaruyourbusiness.nz

29/05/2025

Timaru is the winner of the best tasting tap water in Aotearoa for 2025!! 💧

Four district councils were competing for the title, but there could only be one winner.

21/05/2025

Make Timaru District Your Launchpad for Bold Growth
Timaru District – where bold ideas take flight and lead the way.

From aviation pioneers to biotech disruptors, global exporters to agricultural innovators this is a region built by visionary trailblazers and we’re ready for you and your business to be part of our success.

We’re not waiting for the future. We’re shaping it with the infrastructure, workforce, and strategic location that give forward-thinking businesses a real edge.
We’re looking for enterprises that:
• Are ready to lead, not follow
• Innovate with intent and scale with purpose
• Value strategic partnerships and long-term impact

With competitive operating costs, streamlined connections to the world and project ready land, Timaru District is your launchpad for bold growth.
Are you looking to expand, relocate or invest? Get in touch we’d love to hear from you and together let’s “Make Timaru Your Business”.
maketimaruyourbusiness.nz