Published on 09 November 2026
Get in Santa’s good books this Christmas with Council’s festive Shop in our Shire promotion.
With ‘The Nice List Starts Local’ campaign, every local purchase of $20 or more is a chance to win a $300 voucher to spend at a locally owned business. Plus, you get to nominate someone else to receive a $300 voucher to spend at their favourite local business too!
Mayor Naomi Joiner said the competition is further incentive to buy gifts close to home this Christmas.
“Shopping local means keeping your money in the community, supporting Nillumbik business owners and increasing your chance of finding that special gift,” Cr Joiner said.
“Avoid the crowds and support the locals by shopping in our Shire for your Christmas presents.
“The prize winner will be selected at random just before Christmas, which will make the festive season even merrier for the lucky winner and their nominee.”
To enter, simply spend $20 or more at a locally owned business and register your purchase on our website. Enter as many times as you wish – each purchase of $20 or more is one entry and another tick on Santa’s nice list. Remember to retain your proof of purchase in case you’re the lucky winner.
The Nice List Starts Local competition is now open. Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday 20 December. The winner will be drawn and notified on Monday 21 December.
Read more and enter the draw at nillumbik.vic.gov.au/shop-in-our-shire