The Family Works South Canterbury building extension has been officially opened. The $160,000, 56sqm extension of the organisation’s North St, Timaru, site includes five counselling, social work and family rooms. A new child-friendly area has also been created, with an outdoor fenced courtyard. The upgrade was celebrated last Thursday night with speeches, a performance by the Bluestone School kapa haka group and nibbles and light refreshments.trace affiliate linkjordan Release Dates

Family Works extension opened
Performance ... Bluestone School kapa haka group members (from left) Asha Hollamby (8), Maddison Frame (11), Josie Bamber (9) and Abby Meynell (13) at the opening of the Presbyterian Support South Canterbury Family Works building extension on Thursday night. PHOTOS: RACHAEL COMER