• The renovation of a landmark Timaru building could spark the revitalisation of southern Stafford St, the building’s new owner says.

The former BNZ building on the corner of Stafford St and George St has been sold to Timaru businessman John Simpson.

Simpson paid $550,000 for the building, which he hopes to turn into a retail, office, and accommodation complex.

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John Bisset. John Simpson has purchased the old BNZ building on Stafford St.