What We Do

The Timaru Civic Trust is an active advocate for high quality buildings & amenities in our city.

Improving and preserving the exceptional design of buildings, streetscapes and green spaces enhances the city environments we inhabit every day.

Aims and Objectives

• The preservation, development & improvement of general public amenities of historic interest & promote co-operation in the achievement of these objectives.
• Public Interest in & care for the beauty, history & character of the city of Timaru, & its rural surroundings.
• High standards in architecture, building and town planning.
• Knowledge of and interest in the objects of the Trust, by means of lectures, meetings & other publicity.
• Make submissions to the Timaru District Council for various plans and other civic projects.
• Preserve our special charity status