20 | After just one year in business, Subtle Shuttles is already a trusted transport option between Timaru and Christchurch and was named as a finalist in the 2026 South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Excellence Awards. Subtle Shuttles was a finalist in the Manufacturing, Construction and Transport Award. The service was set up by Jamie Iddles and Euan Pattie especially to provide a transport service that would get people to Christchurch by lunchtime. They also provide a return service back to Timaru in the afternoon. The couple were delighted to be named as a finalist. “The awards were great. As a new company we were just pleased we made the cut,” Jamie says. “We learnt a lot through the awards and met a lot of people and other finalists; it was excellent for getting our name out there.” Euan came up with the business idea. “My partner Euan is an ideas man. He moved to Timaru about three years ago and was quite surprised there was no transport that could get you to Christchurch before lunch.” They have had nothing but positive feedback. “People just seem very happy to have the service.” T T Kim Newth Redevelopment brings much needed space for treasured collection Trusted transport option Subtle Shuttles was a finalist in the Manufacturing, Construction and Transport Award. T T Emma Bailey “We have a Harrier jump jet that served in the Falklands War and is the only one in the southern hemisphere – and probably the only one in the world that people can walk up to and touch.” Subtle Shuttles REGIONAL Business is easier with a sidekick, ask us how. 03 222 6066 www.skca.co.nz PROUDLY SUPPORTING SUBTLE SHUTTLES www.subtleshuttles.co.nz SUBTLE SHUTTLES Bus Interchange - Christchurch Christchurch Hospital Timaru Railway Station Timaru Library Pak N Save Timaru Woolworths, Showgrounds Washdyke Temuka Winchester Geraldine Orari Hinds Ashburton Rakaia Dunsandel Rolleston The Hub, Hornby Christchurch Airport Canterbury University :HVWÀHOG 5LFFDUWRQ Tell us where you need to go. Groups | Events | Private Trips Custom Transport CHARTERS AVAILABLE MORE THAN JUST AN AIRPORT SHUTTLE Scan Me! Whether you’re heading to Christchurch for a flight or visiting friends and family for a day in the city - leave the driving to us. BOOK ONLINE TODAY VIA THE QR CODE FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS www.youngelectricalltd.co.nz PROUD TO SUPPORT ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM LYSAGHT & ASSOCIATES ARE : Designers of Residential & Commercial Buildings – New Builds & Alterations • Designers of Agricultural & Industrial Buildings • Provider of Geotechnical Site Investigations and Reports • Experts in Building Consent, Exemptions & Compliance Issues 49 Grigg St, Ashburton P 03 307 2381 M 021 0843 8173 E info@lysaghtassociates.co.nz W lysaghtassociates.co.nz Proud to have designed the Ashburton Aviation MuseumExtension. Ashburton Aviation Museum From Timaru they pick up from the Railway, Library, Pak n Save, the Showgrounds and Subway at Washdyke and further stops along SH1 including Geraldine. “We do offer a residential pick up for a fee but it is on a case by case basis.” In Christchurch they have stops at the Hub Hornby, Airport, Canterbury University, Westfield Riccarton, Hospital and Bus Interchange. The service back to Timaru from Christchurch at 12 pm is also very popular. “Christchurch Hospital calls if patients have transport challenges when discharged if they live to the south. There are a lot of people who may not have that family support and transport so it’s nice to be able to help.” The demand for the service continues to grow. The judges were impressed with how the service removed barriers to regional travel for healthcare, flights and family visits. “A very slick, relatively new business offering daily shuttle service between Timaru and Christchurch filling a much needed gap in the market. It’s very easy to book with lots of drop-off points.” The business growth in one year was also a highlight with revenue up 2,584 per cent in 12 months and 1,208 per cent seat growth. Alongside this business the couple are busy, with Jamie working at a vet clinic in Geraldine and Euan a tanker driver at Fonterra. Ashburton Aviation Museum is in the final stages of completing a major redevelopment that’s significantly expanding space for aircraft exhibits and bringing the museum together under one roof. Museum members, volunteers and the local community are now counting down to the official opening on Sunday, 4th October. Visitors are already getting a taste of what’s in store, following the opening of a smart new reception area in June. It includes the museum shop and a refreshments space where visitors can enjoy self-serve tea and coffee while watching planes on the airfield. “We’re getting so much nice feedback – people think it’s amazing,” says museum treasurer Owen Moore, who also chairs the building committee. “The carpet is down in our new functions centre too and it’s looking great. We have encouraged the local community to make use of this space and already have heaps of bookings for Christmas functions and other events.” With the museum’s footprint growing from 3000sqm to 5000sqm, there is also much more space for aircraft displays. Exhibition areas will have a more user friendly, integrated layout. The days of having to walk across grass from one hangar to the next is now over, as the new hangar extension connects with existing hangars to create one unified museum building. “Our new hangar floor is all painted – it’s a big steel building that we have lined with timber, so we can fix displays to the wall. “From the start of September, we will be doing a final tidy up and will then begin putting planes in there. “Local suppliers have generously helped us out along the way. We’ve been very well-supported by many local businesses, organisations and individuals.” Around $2 million has been raised for the project. “Our donations list has something like 240 different people and organisations – it’s pretty impressive.” The roots of the museum go back to 1974, when a group of local aviation enthusiasts formed a historic aviation society. Starting with a donated Bofors AA gun, the museum has progressively grown into a treasure trove of aviation history. The extensive line-up includes more than 40 aircraft, seven gliders, six helicopters, a flight simulator, control tower and radio shack. “A lot of our visitors are interested in our ex-RNZAF plane collection. We have a Harrier jump jet that served in the Falklands War and is the only one in the southern hemisphere – and probably the only one in the world that people can walk up to and touch. We’re not fussy about fingerprints - we like people to connect with our aircraft. We choose our aircraft carefully too so that each one tells a story. “What’s really exciting about this new complex is that we will be able to show more of our aircraft: we’ll bringing some out of storage to put on display. In September, we have a Nomad aircraft flying in that used to take tourists around Aoraki/Mount Cook and before that flew for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia.” Quaid Construction has been leading the build on site. “They have been great to work with and we’re also very grateful for all the work of our members and volunteers here.”
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