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19/12/2025

FINAL HOURS: TRAIL CLOSES AT 3PM TODAY

This is it. Your last chance.

🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️Physical Joy Trail: 5 HOURS LEFT

The physical trail closes at 3pm TODAY, 20 December.

You have 5 hours to complete your stamp card and drop it in collection boxes.

If you’re halfway through, finish now. If you haven’t started, you still have time but you need to move fast.

Trail Businesses Open Now:

Verde Geraldine, The Village Inn, Geraldine Pharmacy, Kitchen Cupboard, Berry Barn Geraldine, The Greedy Elephant, Grandpa’s Toys, Mundell’s, Country Rumours, Flowers Inc, Cottage Pantry, Page & Prose, Hello Gelato.

Pick up your card. Collect your stamps. Drop your completed card in collection boxes before 3pm.

Over $1,000 in physical trail prizes.

🖥️📱Online Competition: Final Day (Day 12)

You have until midnight TONIGHT to enter the online competition.

🙋🙋‍♀️ Today’s Final Question (Day 12)

What’s the best part about shopping local in Geraldine?

Answer on each Digital Partner’s page before midnight tonight. Up to 7 entries today.

Digital Partners: House of Hop, Cynthia’s Handmades, Reburger Geraldine, Fox & Thread, LJ Ho**er Geraldine, Four Peak Fitness, My Washing Hub Geraldine.

Over $700 in online prizes.

Competition closes 12am, 21 December.

🏆 Grand Draw

22 December at Verde Geraldine, 11am. All winners announced. Everyone welcome.

This Is Your Last Chance 💥💥

Physical trail: 5 hours. Online competition: until midnight.

The Geraldine Christmas Joy Trail. Don’t miss out.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Proudly sponsored by Verde Geraldine, Geraldine Pharmacy, The Village Inn, G.news and local businesses.

19/12/2025

ONLY ONE DAY LEFT.

Today is Day 11. The trail closes tomorrow night at midnight.

If you haven’t started your stamp card yet, today is the day. If you’re halfway through, finish it now. If you haven’t entered the online competition, don’t wait.

Physical Trail: Closes Tomorrow 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

You have today and tomorrow to complete your stamp card. That’s it. After 5pm tomorrow, 20 December, entries close. (Some businesses close early, check their opening hours)

Pick up your card. Visit the trail businesses. Collect your stamps. Drop your completed card in collection boxes before 5pm tomorrow.

Verde Geraldine, The Village Inn, Geraldine Pharmacy, Kitchen Cupboard, Berry Barn Geraldine, The Greedy Elephant, Grandpa’s Toys, Mundell’s, Country Rumours, Flowers Inc, Cottage Pantry, Page & Prose, Hello Gelato.

Over $1,000 in prizes.

Online Competition: NOT TOO LATE TO START ⌛️⌛️

Today’s question and tomorrow’s question are your last chances to enter.

Today’s Question (Day 11) ❓⁉️⁉️

What’s your favourite Christmas memory from when you were a kid?

Answer on each Digital Partner’s page. Up to 7 entries today.

Digital Partners: House of Hop, Cynthia’s Handmades, Reburger Geraldine, Fox & Thread, LJ Ho**er Geraldine, Four Peak Fitness, My Washing Hub Geraldine.

Over $700 in online prizes.

Competition closes 12am, 21 December.

Don’t Miss Out‼️‼️

ONE DAY. That’s all you have left. Get your stamps. Answer the questions. Get your entries in.

Grand Draw 22 December at Verde Geraldine, 11am.

The Geraldine Christmas Joy Trail. Time is running out.

18/12/2025

🎄 QUICK! We’re giving away 2 Christmas puddings to 2 local families who needs them!

You have until Saturday 8pm to nominate someone (or yourself).

Know a family who deserves a bit of Christmas magic? Tag them below or send us a DM to keep it private.

Temuka Geraldine Rotary Club wants to help. All nominations welcome.

Winner announced Sunday morning. Collection from in Geraldine by Christmas Eve.

Thanks to the Temuka Geraldine Rotary Club.

Terms: Temuka and Geraldine area families only.

18/12/2025

Tips for safe summer tramping.

What’s your favourite local trail for summer tramping, and what’s the one thing you always pack?

Tips for Safe Summer Tramping

Summer in the outdoors is incredible, but even experienced hikers know a little preparation makes all the difference. Here are some tried and true tips from outdoor professionals who love exploring just like you:

Plan Ahead: Plan your route (MSC Plan My Walk App), check the weather and conditions, and let someone know your plan. A little preparation makes for a smoother adventure.

River Crossings: Take your time, respect the river. If in doubt, stay out. See:
https://www.mountainsafety.org.nz/read/river-crossing-safety-101-know-the-signs-of-an-unsafe-river

Gear Up: Sturdy footwear, sun protection, water, rain coat and spare warm layers are your adventure essentials. Check out:https://www.mountainsafety.org.nz/assets/Resources/Basic-Gear-List-for-outdoors.pdf

Keep Your Eyes Open: Be observant, enjoy the surroundings, and look out for others.

Safety does not slow the adventure, it makes every moment more enjoyable. With the right preparation, you can explore with confidence, discover new places, and create memories that last.

18/12/2025

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!!! 🎅

It’s that time of the year again! We can’t wait to see you all at the Bayleys Santa photos this Saturday, 20 December from 9.30am - 11.00am.

All pets and children welcome. Feel free to take your own photo and donate to Bellyful Geraldine - such a great group who we love to support.

Thank you once again to RN Building for the use of their space at 193 Talbot Street, Geraldine.

See you all there! ♥️🎄🎅

18/12/2025

Look at Louis and his big grin. That’s a kid who spotted the rock clue, got his stamp, and couldn’t wait to race to the next business.

Just a few more stamps to go before it goes into the grand draw.

This is what it is about.

When local businesses signed up for the Joy Trail, they didn’t ask what’s in it for us. They asked how many families can we reach. How many kids can we bring joy to this Christmas.

Because seeing kids like Louis light up when they find each JOY clue, watching families explore Geraldine together, hearing the excitement when stamp cards fill up. That’s the win!

The prizes are just the nice bonus.

Now it’s your turn.

Two days left to complete your trail. Pick up your stamp card from any participating business. Get the kids involved. Let them hunt for clues. Watch their faces when they spot each one.

📍Where to go?

Verde Geraldine
The Village Inn
Geraldine Pharmacy
Kitchen Cupboard
Berry Barn Geraldine
The Greedy Elephant
Grandpa’s Toys
Mundell’s
Country Rumours
Flowers Inc
Cottage Pantry
Page & Prose
Hello Gelato

💻 Can’t make it into town? Enter our online competition.

🙋⁉️ Today’s Online Question (Day 10)

What’s your favourite way to spend Christmas Day? 🥳🎁

Answer on each Digital Partner’s page for up to 7 entries today:
House of Hop
Cynthia’s Handmades
Reburger Geraldine
Fox & Thread
LJ Ho**er Geraldine
Four Peak Fitness
My Washing Hub Geraldine.

Over $1700 in prizes to be won in both trails.

🤗 Bonus Entry
Post your photos under any of our posts for an extra entry. Show us your kids on the hunt, your completed cards, or just your family out exploring together.

Trail closes 20 December. Grand Draw 22 December at Verde Geraldine, 11am.

Get out there. Make some memories. Give your kids that Louis moment.

The Geraldine Christmas Joy Trail. Community joy, delivered by Geraldine Pharmacy, The Village Inn, Verde Geraldine, Gnews, and local businesses who care.

17/12/2025

School holidays starts and you don’t know what to do?

The kids are off school. You need something to do that won’t break the bank. And bonus points if it gets everyone out of the house.

🥳 Welcome to the Geraldine Christmas Joy Trail.

Completely Free. Totally Fun. Real Prizes.

Pick up a stamp card and turn your days into a treasure hunt. Let the kids lead the way. You explore Geraldine together. Everyone wins.

🗺️ Physical Trail Businesses (collect stamps in store)

Verde Geraldine
The Village Inn
Geraldine Pharmacy
Kitchen Cupboard
Berry Barn Geraldine
The Greedy Elephant
Grandpa’s Toys
Mundell’s
Country Rumours
Flowers Inc
Cottage Pantry
Page & Prose
Hello Gelato

📲 Digital Partners (enter online competitions by answering the question below)

House of Hop
Cynthia’s Handmades
Reburger Geraldine
Fox & Thread
LJ Ho**er Geraldine
Four Peak Fitness
My Washing Hub Geraldine

🙋‍♀️Today’s Online Question (Day 9)⁉️
What’s your New Year’s resolution for 2026?

Answer on each Digital Partner’s page for up to 7 entries today.

Do Both for Maximum Chances
Collect stamps around town AND enter online. $1,700 in total prizes up for grabs.

👋 Bonus Entry
Post a photo of your family on the trail under any of our posts for an extra entry in the grand draw.

Trail runs until 20 December. Grand Draw 22 December at Verde Geraldine, 11am.

Three days left. Get your cards. Get your family. Get out there.

The Geraldine Christmas Joy Trail. Free festive fun for families. Proudly sponsored by Geraldine Pharmacy, The Village Inn, Verde Geraldine and local businesses.

16/12/2025

Talbot Forest working Group is offering bat viewing starting 2 January to 12 January 2026 🦇

Meet at Tripp Street entrance to Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Geraldine at 9:15pm.

16/12/2025

Last edition for the year. Merry Christmas peeps, see you back here on 15 January 🤩🥳🎅

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16/12/2025

❗️Health Warning❗️

Health NZ has issued a health warning for toxic algae in Waihi River Upstream of Wilson Street Bridge

People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted.

For more info 👉 https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/canterbury-region/swimming/waihi-river-upstream-of-wilson-street-bridge