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Timaru Business Services

Population
42,500

Major Industry
Timaru is a service centre for hinterland of forestry and agriculture, and a port. Large tannery, meat works, cheese factory, brewery and food processing.

Getting Your Bearings
Timaru overlooks Caroline Bay and a bustling port. The best overview is from the top of Timaru's new piazza.

Business Overview
Timaru is a service centre to the rich agricultural surrounds, particularly sheep, dairy, potato and wheat growing. There is food processing and fishing, and tourism is of growing importance.

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    Parklands Motor Lodge
    Parklands Motor Lodge offers Qualmark 4-star rated motel accommodation in Timaru. The motel sits on an elevated and sunny site in Timaru, adjacent to the picturesque Ashbury Park, which borders the sea and Caroline Bay picnic and...
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    Avenue Motor Lodge
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