Gabites Appliance Services LTD

05/10/2026

South Island Masters Games started in Timaru over the weekend. Have you entered anything? How's that going for you? Those of you entered in the football this weekend, just remember you're not as nimble as you used to be ⚽

01/10/2026

After a washing machine with a "proper" agitator? We've got these F&P second hand machines starting from $395. All our second hand machines have been checked in the workshop and come with a warranty.

28/09/2026

His name is Ace, we know him as Harry, others call him Slinky, but whatever you know him as, have you seen him? We haven't seen him in over a week and just want to know he's okay. Perhaps someone thought he didn't have a home and have given him one, or perhaps he's decided he's had enough of us and moved onto another business to greet the customers and supervise the office staff 😀

25/09/2026

Dominion Day, the fourth Monday in September, started as a celebration of New Zealand moving from being a colony to a dominion in 1907. The reason for Dominion Day came to a close in 1945 when New Zealand's dominion status changed when we moved to complete self-governance. However, in South Canterbury the tradition of celebrating this day persevered, and to this day we still celebrate it, although in later years it has become South Canterbury Anniversary Day. This Monday is the fourth Monday in September, must mean we have the day off! Back to it 8am Tuesday.

24/09/2026

There's been some bangers and there's also been some clangers but after 3 weeks and 900 songs, the final day of The Rock 2000 is here. Have all your picks played yet? What's your pick for top 5? Also can we please have a definition of "rock" music. I mean Wagon Wheel, really?? Johnny Cash hmmm🤔

22/09/2026

Anne of Cleaves, fourth wife of Henry VIII, was born this day in 1515. In what was possibly the first ever case of catfishing, Henry got Hans Holbein the Younger to paint a portrait of her and when he saw it agreed to marry her. Poor Henry, the portrait was more flattering than the real thing, but he still married Anne within days of meeting her. Just over 6 months later Henry had the marriage annulled and Anne went on to outlive Henry and all his other wives and was interred as a queen at Westminster Abbey.

18/09/2026

Wow! Check out that pretty price ticket. Check out that price too, $999.00 for a stainless steel double dishdrawer. Double wow! 😍

10/09/2026

SCOFF - South Canterbury Outstanding Food Festival starts today! How good do some of those dishes look. Showcasing our regions outstanding growers, producers, makers and artisan creators, it runs until the September 27, so plenty of time to get out and try as many of the dishes that you can. Check out all the deliciousness on offer here

We’re celebrating our growers, producers and artisan creators with a new ten day festival from 11 – 20 September.

07/09/2026

Our talented boss lady had this amazing entry in Art In Motion in the weekend. It's a pegasus hobby horse. Yes, that's cake! It was a family effort with daughter Olivia modelling and daughter Alice on makeup. The calibre of entries was very high, so unfortunately she didn't come away with any placing this year but has given her plenty of ideas for next year. Congratulations to all the winners. Photo credit to Brad Reeve Photography. Just Eat Cake Felicity Gabites

27/08/2026

How's the 9 to 5 been treating you this week? Bit like Harry after the news of Dolly's passing? Here he is modelling the must have accessory for today. Volunteers will be out and about collecting for the Cancer Society South Canterbury for Daffodil Day today and tomorrow, please donate if you are able. The 1 in 3 is me