Sinterklaas coming to Foxton this weekend
Sinterklaas and his helpers will spread cheer with presents and sweets.
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Auckland Santa Parade 2024
At 2.30pm there will be a party in Aotea Square “filled with festive Christmas music and dance including the Bluey Live Christmas Experience. Video / NZ Herald
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Santa Claus is coming to Auckland City today
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Gerard Butler's first-ever Christmas movie and holiday message to Kiwis
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'Woke nonsense': Santa's helpers told to wear seatbelts on Christmas parade floats
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Get into the festive season this weekend with these Auckland events
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Napier Christmas Parade celebrates its 150th anniversary
Growth in registration as Santa gears up to celebrate city’s 150th anniversary after a post-Covid slump. Video / Rafaella Melo
Forty entries for Napier's Christmas Parade as rebound begins
Community support for the Christmas Parade in Napier is rising after a post-Covid slump.
'Everyone deserves warm kai': Kmart supports foodbank
The wishing tree appeal is in its 31st year and the need for it 'has never been greater'.
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Everything you need to know ahead of the Auckland Santa Parade
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Christmas comedy coming to Foxton Little Theatre
Director Lisa Collinson said the show will tickle funny bones and touch hearts.
Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun
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Shareholders criticise KMD Brands’ leadership as sales dip
Discontent as KMD's sales for Q1 FY25 were down compared with last year.
Simon Wilson: Why shouldn't we have a Xmas tree to rival Rio, New York or Murano?
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How a Christmas party can put a damper on your career
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What you need to know about Auckland’s new $1m Christmas tree
The new Christmas tree set to illuminate the city from November 23.
Kate Middleton to host Christmas concert as she returns to duties after chemo
Princess wants to ‘shine a light on individuals who have shown love, kindness'.
Changes in order for Auckland’s famous Franklin Road Christmas lights
The lights will start later in December, turn off earlier at night and have security.
'The power of small actions': The 5000-item goal for foodbank
Louise Watson has set herself a 5000-item goal this Christmas for the foodbank.
A coffee fix for a good cause: Baristas-in-training back foodbank
Donate a can and enjoy a steaming hot cup of holiday cheer.
Million-dollar Christmas tree: Auckland Council criticised for 'incredibly high price tag'
Council stumping up $800k for 18m fake tree, private orgs paying the rest.
'A very big need': Referrals to Salvation Army services double in a year
'Every little thing counts, every can of baked beans counts.'
Kim Knight: Who shrunk the Griffin’s Sampler box? Rethinking a Christmas favourite
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Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal 2024
The Bay of Plenty Times has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Tauranga Community Foodbank.