Alternative NameBNZBNZ TimaruDescriptionThe Bank of New Zealand opened its first Timaru branch in 1862 in a wooden building that was on the corner of Stafford and Church Streets. In 1863 the bank purchased a site on the corner of Stafford and George Street and erected a new building, but this was destroyed in December 1868 in the great fire of Timaru. The replacement building was constructed of bluestone and Oamaru stone.TypeBusinessGeolocation[1] Geo AddressTimaru, 7910, New ZealandSubjectCommerce