Everything you need to know about Auckland's Santa Parade
Get ready for today's big parade, with a performance from iconic entertainer.
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Santa parade horror: Adult, kids pulled from car and assaulted after vehicle rolled into crowd
The incident happened as the parade travelled down Great North Rd.
'Made out of papier maché': Santa Parade floatmaker marks half century
Auckland's Santa Parade float maker Peter Taylor reminisces on his 50-y long career
'Full circle moment': Warriors star Shaun Johnson to lead Santa Parade
The league legend has a new starring role.
Ex-Wiggle Emma Memma to be in Auckland Farmers Santa parade
She'll be in a car during the parade but also plans on greet people up close.
‘Are you a woman?’: The conversations to avoid this Christmas
The secret to social success? Thoughtful small talk.
City cafe holding a coffee for a can day to support foodbank
Barista coffee will be handed out in exchange for canned goods.
Canny View: Avoid silly season spending
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Matt and Jerry's Christmas podcast sells out in record time
Radio Hauraki presents the exclusive limited-edition Christmas podcast on vinyl.
Barbies, Bitzees and brain teasers: The toys Kiwi kids want for Christmas
Nostalgia, DIY and Barbiemania are the trends topping this year's most popular toys list.
How astro girls and gym bros are influencing Christmas tree trends
According to tree experts, it's beginning to look a lot like pink Christmas.
Black Friday: Westfield Newmarket vows to feed shoppers stuck in car parks; AT warns of 'busiest shopping weekend ever'
Westfield vows to deliver food and drink to customers if trapped in car park.
Black Friday sales NZ: How not to get scammed
Criminals know everyone wants a bargain from now till Boxing Day.
Black Friday sales: Why you might spend up large, how to avoid FOMO
A fear of missing out is a strong motivator when it comes to scooping up bargains.
Fire brigade collecting donations for foodbank
The food drive is on Monday evening in Ngongotahā.
Foodbank store gives clients 'control and ownership' over food choices
A financial mentor says Tauranga Community Foodbank's store is “mana-enhancing”.
‘Tough year for Auckland’: City Mission urges donations for Christmas
Mayor urges Aucklanders who can afford to, to dip into their pockets.
A Capital Letter: How Wellington’s road cone tree stole Christmas
Feeling festive? The tree is a sharp dose of the reality residents are trying to escape.
How to avoid mall carpark traffic jams
Some things are more important than buying everyone in your family a Christmas gift.
Hawke’s Bay-based clothing brand Kilt to shutter its Napier factory
It is keeping stores open, but closing its Napier factory, which has at least 18 staff.
Calls for Christmas contributions to support families in need
Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson urges Auckland to donate this year to help struggling families during Christmas. Video / Michael Craig
'Festive cheer': Sir Howard Morrison Centre to host free Christmas concert
The centre will also act as an official collection point for the appeal.
Jump in foodbank demand means more hours for workers
“When I started working here, it surprised me so many different people needed support."
Rotorua Christmas Appeal: Miss Rotorua, MP, Business Chamber back food bank
“It’s a special time of the year, and everybody deserves to be able to enjoy it."
Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.
“People are living week to week”: Ordinary families struggling this Christmas
“It’s not easy to walk through the doors and ask for help."
Stan Walker's new Christmas song for a cause
Proceeds from the song will help 20,000 families in hardship get gifts this year.
Whanganui recording increase in Covid-19 case numbers
The increase was likely due to a variant which can somewhat evade immune responses.
Christmas Cheer appeal: Giving brings cheer to gifter and receiver
The Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer appeal is up and running.
'Massive confidence boost': Trust donates $10k to Christmas Appeal
"Together we can make a difference, and Rotorua Trust is pleased to be part of it.”
Why is Wellington's Christmas tree made from road cones?
And why will elves be wearing hi-vis vests rather than their usual garb?
'This is everyday': Why Darnielle Hoods loves working at the Salvation Army
Darnielle has enjoyed helping to make a difference somewhere.
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank shares donation wishlist
What will you be donating to the Foodbank this year?
More people with jobs, mortgages struggling to afford meals: Foodbank leader
Rotorua Daily Post and The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM launch 2023 Christmas Appeal for foodbank.