Timaru

American

[tim-uh-roo] / ˈtɪm əˌru /

noun

a seaport on the E coast of South Island, in S New Zealand.

Timaru British

/ ˈtɪməˌruː /

noun

a port and resort in S New Zealand, on E South Island. Pop: 43 100 (2004 est)

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Gabby Tu’itufu, 34, a midwife at Timaru Hospital, said she likes that all the OB-GYN doctors there are American.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

One of the first American physicians to move to Timaru was Dr. Camille Hemlock, 66.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

One such hub is Timaru, population 29,000, located about two hours drive south of Christchurch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

A State of Emergency has been in force in Timaru in the South Island since late on Wednesday because of the risk of flooding after a levee was damaged forcing the evacuation of nearby houses.

From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2022

For length of service as well as for culture and ability stand out conspicuous the names of Archdeacon Govett of New Plymouth, and of Archdeacon Henry Harper of Westland and Timaru.

From A History of the English Church in New Zealand by H. T. (Henry Thomas) Purchas

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