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  • September Quarterly report shows a drop in GDP, while consumer spending grew over the year - 2024-11-21 - News Item
  • New report aims to start conversation for district’s future towards 2050 - 2024-11-15 - News Item
  • Challenging times but there's some “green shoots” of optimism - 2024-08-28 - News Item
  • Major Events Support Fund grants announced - 2024-08-28 - News Item
  • Survey launched to hear where and how you want to live into the future - 2024-08-28 - News Item
  • New survey shows Timaru public welcomes cruise ships - 2024-06-26 - News Item
  • Drop in GDP, but consumer spending tracks upwards - 2024-06-04 - News Item
  • More cruise ships confirmed for 2023-2024 season - 2023-10-26 - News Item
  • 2023 Cruise visits expected to bring up to $3.7m to economy this season - 2023-10-18 - News Item
  • Imagine what Timaru District could be ... - 2023-05-23 - News Item
  • Support for 55 new apprentices - 2021-01-29 - Media Release
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