With Covid restrictions still a stark reality for many, it's time for locals to get out and wrap up in time for Christmas.
This is the sixth year Trade Aid Napier is opening its doors for groups of out-of-hours shoppers, allowing up to 12 customers at a time to have the place to themselves, get ahead of the crowds and enjoy the bonus of having their gifts wrapped in-store.
Shopping evenings are a good way to get the organisation's name out in the community and educate people about the principals of Fair Trade, says manager Maureen Kennedy.
She says these nights are great for end-of-year workplace functions, book clubs and just for pleasure. As well as the obvious benefits to Trade Aid of lifting sales, shopping nights also give customers a better understanding of the products.
"It's a good way for customers to have a stress free and fun shopping evening. Shoppers are given an in-store five minute talk about where the products are made and a bit about Trade Aid, with not a bit of plastic in sight."