Geraldine, New Zealand
Geraldine (Māori: Heratini) is a town in the Canterbury region in the South Island of New Zealand. It is about 140 km south of Christchurch, and inland from Timaru, which is 38 km to the south. Geraldine is located on State Highway 79 between the Orari and Hae Hae Te Moana Rivers and 45 kilometres to the east of Fairlie.
Geraldine
Heratini (Māori) | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Talbot St (New Zealand State Highway 79) in Geraldine | |
| Coordinates: 44°05′25″S 171°14′36″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Timaru District |
| Community board | Geraldine Community Board |
| Ward | Geraldine |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Timaru District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Timaru | Nigel Bowen |
| • Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Total | 2,970 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode | 7930 |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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