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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It was one of those dinners that enticed the Williamses to move to Timaru after visiting various hospitals in New Zealand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Scott Shannon, deputy mayor of Timaru near the centre of the earthquake, told Radio NZ there had been no immediate reports of damage but checks were ongoing.

From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023

Temuka, famed for its trout-fishing, and Timaru, a rising watering-place, came next upon his itinerary.

From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette

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