In the lead up to Christmas there are several events in Tauranga city centre to get the community into the holiday spirit.
Santa would be in town every day from December 10, 11.30am-12pm.
He would be reading children's stories during this time at Goddards Shopping Centre.
From 12pm to 2pm he would be sitting in the kiwi bach set up in Red Square for photos and a chat.
Christmas carols were planned for this Sunday, December 11 at 5.40pm on Tauranga waterfront.