Christmas Pavillion in Te Komititanga Square, Lower Queen Street in Auckland

Affectionately called ‘the pav’ and variously described as a festive chess board, Santa’s kaleidoscope and a rainbow Parthenon, the Christmas pavilion now in place at the lower end of Queen Street – in Te Komititanga square - is turning heads and captivating hearts.

'The Pavilion' (or 'The Pav'), a new Christmas installation in Te Komititanga Square, featuring music and performances at lunchtimes and twilight. Co created by designers Angus Muir and Matt Liggins, and Barbara Holloway from Auckland Council. 1st December 2022, New Zealand Herald photograph by Sylvie Whinray

Image 1 of 7: 'The Pavilion' (or 'The Pav'), a new Christmas installation in Te Komititanga Square, featuring music and performances at lunchtimes and twilight. Co created by designers Angus Muir and Matt Liggins, and Barbara Holloway from Auckland Council. 1st December 2022, New Zealand Herald photograph by Sylvie Whinray

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