Mayor Neil Volzke is bringing Christmas cheer to some families in the Stratford community this month.
Neil, along with Kate Whareaitu, Community Development director, and the rest of the staff are launching the annual Mayoral Christmas Gift Appeal for people to give an extra Christmas present for a person or family in need.
Gifts can be dropped off at the Stratford District Council office.
There is however some extra cheer being spread this year with the support of barbers Dads & Lads Stratford.
Anyone who drops off a gift for the annual appeal with be given a voucher from Dads & Lads Stratford.