A slice of Kiwiana is being packed up for every New Zealand soldier, sailor and Air Force member deployed on overseas operations this Christmas.
The 300 parcels are stuffed with Christmas gifts including Marmite, chocolate, biscuits and cards made by primary school students.
They have been packed in Upper Hutt today in an assembly line of military personnel, RSA members, Mt Cook students and local businesspeople.
![Warrant Officer Clive Douglas and Captain Melissa Ross help to pack parcels for New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed overseas on six continents this Christmas. Photo / NZDF](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/3EODQIRCNJGVKHTGPH7GGJDZCY.jpg?auth=3be79978d4ef23b5273e09bbdbacf097c4fe13634cd1c12d6c1e8649eeed8acf&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
NZ Joint Forces Deputy Commander Kevin McEvoy said he received similar packages at Christmas in the past and they made him feel less alone.