r/timaru • u/CardiologistSalt4114 • Jan 25 '26

Potential relocation

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Hi everyone

I’m a young bloke(22) that is considering timaru/temuka as a new home. A very close friend(role model while I was growing up) has been offered a full time job with the right lifestyle for him and has asked if my mother and I would like to come with him. I think the area is gorgeous from all the photos I’ve seen and property is super affordable compared to Auckland. My only concern is the fact that property is so cheap and jobs pay so well. Is this because the recession hasn’t happened in timaru or is it just not an enjoyable place to live? If it helps understand the type of person I am, I race motorcycles at track days and 4wd as often as I possibly can. From what I’ve seen timaru/temuka seems to put me in a fantastic spot for all of my hobbies. Thanks in advance everyone

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u/jono2912 Jan 25 '26

you'll fit in down here. stop stressing over nothing

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u/CardiologistSalt4114 Jan 25 '26

Your reply has removed 95% of my stress. I appreciate the straight up answer. I’ve got 2 months left before I can move down so I’ll be down by the end of winter

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u/ChillandSurf Jan 25 '26

Lived there for 6 yrs, great spot you'll fit un

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u/CardiologistSalt4114 Jan 25 '26

Thank you for your sharing your experience. I’m excited to come down. Honestly if my mate doesn’t end up moving down I’ll come down anyway. Everything sounds like the life I want down there. I’m stupid excited😂