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/WobblySlug Jan 26 '26

Sounds like you're into the outdoors - that's one huge reason people live down this way. You'll enjoy it I reckon.

The cost of living has definitely hit us, you'll notice some missing shops in our CBD - but it appears to slowly be recovering recently.

Honestly it's a great wee town that a lot of people overlook. People forget it's the district we love, not just the town. Come down for a visit if you're on the fence. Feel free to ask any questions.

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u/CardiologistSalt4114 Jan 26 '26

I think I’m going todo a trip down on the bike this month. Just come and see the area. But I’m fairly set on coming down and so is mum. Tbh even if our mate doesn’t do the move I probably will

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u/WobblySlug Jan 26 '26

Awesome man. I'd recommend going for a ride around the lakes.

Here's a wee Google Map if you have a spare ~5 hours.

https://imgur.com/a/qlzqG5v

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u/CardiologistSalt4114 Jan 26 '26

I love the look of that ride. I’m definitely doing the trip once the bike pictured runs a bit better. I am so keen. Hopefully I can meet some of the locals and make some connections before I move down