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Finally, I’m feeling the Christmasspirit.

Some years it takes a while toarrive but with only five sleeps togo until Santa delivers my 30litres of half Baltic Sea housepaint, I’m starting to hear thebells.

Even the bad stories seemmore festive somehow. Themeanie who stole the Christmaslights [page 3] should give themback though and maybe the policewill get their man for Christmas[page 5].

Turangi showed how it wasdone once again with theiramazing parade, concert andafternoon of fun on the weekend.Check out those pictures on page20.

Walkers and cyclists can nowgo further, in style, along the lakefront with the opening of the finalstage of the shared pathway to 5Mile Bay.

We will continue to bring youthe Friday edition of the TaupoTimes, right through the holidayperiod, but this will be the lastTuesday edition for a few weeks.

Daniel Hutchinson

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Candy cane and solar lights were taken from houses in The Circle last week. STEPH RANGI

Lighting their street up to cel-ebrate Christmas has been theirthing for a number of years - untilsomeone stole the show.

Nukuhau’s The Circle is asmall suburb that takesChristmas very seriously. For thepast five years about 18households have decked out theirhomes with lights from the firstSunday of December.

Just last Thursday, tworesidents of The Circle noticedsome of their lights were missing.The first case of thievery theyhave suffered since it all started.

Three solar lights were takenfrom Katherine Froggatt’s frontyard, while Moon Kim’s candycane lights also fell victim to thelight fingered thieves.

‘‘I just can’t believe ithappened,’’ Froggatt said.

‘‘You do still believe in the bestin some people until these thingshappen.’’

When walking her daughter tokindergarten, Froggatt noticedthe solar lights missing.

‘‘They were placed right nextto the mailbox,’’ she said.

‘‘When I got back I thoughtsomething’s missing. We lookedaround for them and just thoughtno way they’ve been stolen.’’

Kim mentioned how someonehad seen vehicles driving aroundThe Circle during the day andalso how Kim had seen people

circling the area slowly in theearly hours of the morning.

‘‘It’s hard to tell the differencebetween acting suspiciously andcoming to have a look,’’ Froggattsaid.

The Circle residents take realpride and joy when making theirhomes festive for Christmas andFroggatt said if it keepshappening, they might stop takingpart.

During the first Sunday ofDecember, the residents hold aNeighbourhood SupportChristmas Party for everyone toenjoy.

‘‘We usually just trust peoplein general,’’ Froggatt said.

‘‘Children come right up to thehouses and take photos and that’sO.K.’’

Froggatt said with theChristmas season now here, she

understood how some familiesmight be having a difficult time,but the lights had a lot of senti-mental value and she would liketo see them returned.

‘‘When we first moved here,they were the first thing webought,’’ she said.

‘‘We are hoping they returnthem, no questions asked. Thatwould be the real Christmasspirit.’’

Pathway opens

The final stretch of the sharedpath betweenWharewaka andFiveMile Baywas officiallyopened on Thursday byMayorDavid Trewavas and long-timeresident JackWaters.

The new 2.5metre section ofpath links the two lakeside areasfor pedestrians, cyclists,wheelchairs and buggies.

A sealed road and car parkingarea have also been constructedand a low timber barrier installedto separate vehicles andpedestrians for safety.

Trewavas said hewasdelighted to be able to witnessthe extension of such awell-usedpath.

‘‘Somanymembers of ourcommunity and visitors use thispath and it’s another greatattraction for our district,’’ he said.‘‘It’s a privilege to be able to openthis new section and I lookforward to seeing people takeadvantage of it and using itmyself.’’

He acknowledged the hardwork by contractors Deano’sEarthmoving and Logging, staffand agencies to complete theproject prior to Christmas.

‘‘We’ve gained some amazinginfrastructure here that will reallyopen this area up to visitors andmake it amore beautiful place tovisit,’’ he said.

The shared path is now openfor use, and the road and carpark will followwhen the fencingcomes down.

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Kids useglass roofas slideMATT SHAND

Turangi Mall’s glass ceiling is set to be removed in the

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The glass ceiling is being shattered in Turangi, forall the wrong reasons.

Turangi Mall’s glass roof is cracked and brokenafter too many people have climbed up and used itas a playground, pathway or a means to pilferfrom shops.

Taupo District Council has taken the drasticaction to order the glass roof removed, fearing it isonly a matter of time before someone falls throughand is seriously injured.

Residents have reported seeing children climb-ing up the shop verandahs and using the glassceiling as a slide and shop owners have reportedthieves using the rooftops to gain access to busi-nesses.

Turangi councillor Tangonui Kingi used toown an appliance store in the mall and had heardthieves had used the rooftops.

‘‘I can understand a child maybe trying to get aball down from the roof or something,’’ he said.

‘‘It’s still dangerous and shouldn’t happen, butadults have no reason being up there.

‘‘Over the years, there have been some theftswhere people have gotten access via the roof orused the glass roof as a walkway to get from oneside of the mall to another where it would pre-viously be inaccessible. It connects the whole malltogether.’’

Kingi said signs have been erected to warnpeople not to climb onto the ceiling in the mean-time.

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New Year after TDC facilities manager GarrethRobinson said it had become too expensive tomake repairs.

‘‘The roofs aren’t designed to hold suchweight,’’ he said. ’’The glass is cracking andbreaking, so we need to remove the entirestructures.’’

‘‘People appear to have been climbing ontoadjacent buildings and walking on to the glassroof,’’ he said. ‘‘There is a high chance thoseclimbing on these structures will fall and hurtthemselves, or even worse, be killed.

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One resident reported seeing a young officer with a ‘bloody big rifle’.

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Armed police officers cordoned offa road and a popular freedomcamp near Taupo to search for a‘‘person of interest who is knownto police’’.

Reid’s Farm, was closed off onSunday evening, police dogs werebrought in and people were askedto avoid the area. The cordon waslifted at 10.15pm with policeunable to find the person theywere after.

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Grinches of the Year: Sharedequally by Sir Robert Jones andLance Revill. Jones for his sugges-tion that Joseph Parker’s WBOtitle was ‘‘a joke’’ and Revill forsaying Parker’s win made him‘‘embarrassed to be a Kiwi.’’

The big disclaimer that shouldrun every time Jones or Revillspeaks out on Parker is that Joneswas once a member of Parker’smanagement team, and Revill wasonce Parker’s trainer. The keywords here are ‘‘was once.’’

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The super-luxury, hi-techMercedes-Benz E-class has wonthe New Zealand Car of the YearAward.

The E-class was chosen from ashortlist of 10 by the membershipof the NZ Motoring Writers Guildand representatives from the NZAutomobile Association. The twoorganisations collaborate on theaward each year.

The judges praised the bigMerc’s safety technology,particularly its automated-drivefeatures that help it to avoidaccidents altogether.

Prices for the E-class start at$99,900, rising to $149,900 for thecurrent flagship model.

Click here for "Our" Top Cars of2016

Engines include a 2.0 turbo-petrol four with 135kW/300Nm or180kW/370Nm, a 2.0 turbo-dieselfour with 143kW/400Nm, a 3.0-litreturbo-diesel V6 with 190kW/620Nm and a 3.0-litre biturbo-

petrol with 245kW/480Nm.All current models have a nine-

speed automatic and rear-drive.Guild president Liz Dobson was

not present for the ceremony atAuckland’s Viaduct EventsCentre, but the award waspresented to Mercedes-Benz NZgeneral manager Ben Giffin bylong-serving guild member andcurrent vice-president RobertBarry.

The Guild is an independentorganisation that representsmotoring journalists from all overNZ, covering all forms of media.

Membership includes StuffMotoring writers David Linklater,Rob Maetzig and DamienO’Carroll.

A special committee is formedeach year to select the shortlist.

To be eligible for the 2016award, vehicles had to be launchedbetween 1 October 2015 and 30September 2016.

The other shortlisted finalistswere: Holden Spark, Honda Civic,Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-9,Mercedes-Benz GLC, SkodaSuperb, Subaru Levorg, SuzukiVitara, and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Stuff Motoring’s own annual

automotive awards are currentlyunder way, as we roll out the top 20cars of the year. Our Top Car for2016 will be announced onDecember 16.

ROLL OF HONOUR:PREVIOUS NZ COTY WINNERSBMW i3 (2015)Mazda3 (2014)Volkswagen Golf (2013)Toyota 86 (2012)

Ford Focus (2011)BMW 5-series (2010)Ford Fiesta (2009)Ford Falcon (2008)Mazda2 (2007)Porsche Cayman (2006)Mazda MX-5 (2005)Nissan Maxima (2004)Honda Accord Euro (2003)Mazda6 (2002)Ford Mondeo (2001)Mercedes-Benz C-class (2000)

Honda S2000 (1999)Volkswagen Passat (1998)Holden Commodore (1997)BMW 5 Series (1996)Nissan Maxima (1995)Honda Accord (1994)1993 Citroen ZX (1993)Toyota Corona (1992)Lexus LS400 (1991)Mazda MX-5 (1990)Peugeot 405 (1989)BMW 5 Series (1988)

Motoring


AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSISTANTCENTRAL MOTOR GROUP

Central Motor Group is proud to be the dualfranchise, award winning Ford and Mazdadealership in Taupo for over 30 years.The perfect opportunity has arisen for askilled parts person to join our team. Hoursof work are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Fridaywith rostered Saturday mornings.The successful applicant will:

• Display exceptional customer serviceand communication skills

• Strong computer skills to ensureaccurate ordering and processing

• A desire to complete customer andinternal orders as efficiently andquickly as possible

• Hold a full clean NZ Driver license

Preference will be given to someonewith previous Parts sales experience

and a good knowledgeof automotive technology

Please apply with covering letter and C.V.to :Dealer PrincipalCentral Motor Group LtdPO Box 704TAUPO 3351

[email protected]

SITUATIONS VACANT

Liquor King Taupo are seekingfulltime staff to enhance our

team of super stars.If you have a passion for our industry, enjoya varied work load and are available to workrostered weekend & night shifts then wewould love to hear from you.A current Duty Mangers Certificate is adefinite bonus.

Please contact Store Manager, Gary Barkeron 07 376 9182 to arrange an interview.CV’s may be emailed to [email protected]

Restaurant Waiting StaffWe are looking for reliable, well-presented and

experienced waiter/waitresses to join our team forboth casual positions and for fixed term contracts

beginning immediately for six months,based on 40 hours per week.

You MUST have previous restaurant experience ina formal restaurant or fine dining establishment to

be considered for these positions.Reliability is essential for this role; working hourswill normally be evenings from 3.00pm to close of

service or mornings from 06.30am to 15.00pminvolving both weekdays and weekends as

rostered, candidates must beavailable Public Holidays.

You will need to arrange your own working visa ifrequired for working in New Zealand.

To apply and for more information pleasesend your full CV to Kerry Molloy -

General Manager [email protected]

TAUPO-NUI-A-TIACOLLEGE

Food Practical Room AssistantThis position is 4 hours per day from 1pm – 5pm,five days per week, term time only. The primaryobjective of this role is to assist our FoodTechnology teachers with the smooth running offood rooms, equipment and resources.A Job Description and Application Form areavailable on request by email to:[email protected].

Please send your completed application formand CV by post or email as the college office willbe closed from 13 December to 24 January.Applications should be addressed to:

Louise BerneyExecutive Officer

Taupo-nui-a-Tia CollegePO Box 549Taupo 3351

Applications close at 4:00pm on Thursday12 January 2017.

SITUATIONS VACANT

PLANT OPERATORSWe require both Full Time and

Casual/On call Operators for our Fleet ofIndustrial Service Vehicles.

You will need the following attributes as aMINIMUM; Honest, hardworking, Reliable,Minimum Class 2 licence, Computer skillsand you must be a Team Player as well as

having a strong HSE ethic.Other relevant qualifications

a definite advantage.We are a drug free employer with bothPre employment and random alcohol

and drug testing.

Written applications ONLYplease by e-mail to;

[email protected]

FARM & AGRICULTURE

MILK HARVESTERIs required for a largedairy unit 20 minutes

from Taupo.Must have own

transport.Position is for

approximately 8weeks, and approx. 45

hours per week.

Please reply tomobile 021 546673,

or [email protected]

TO LEASE

SECURE storage yard tolease on Rakaunui Road.Term and rate neg. TelGreg 021-470462

Workshop/Storage

180m2 includingoffice, lunchroom,

toilet and mezzaninefloor, roller door$850 per monthincluding GSTNo out goings

Email:[email protected]

TO LET

NZ’S most trusted PropertyManagers can look afteryour rentalwww.tauporentals.co.nz 378-1110

THREE Bdrm, 1 Bthrmhouse. Short, fixed term,Jan, Feb 2017. Quiet,Central area. Ref required.$300 pw, 3wks bond. Ph027-255-4043.

TWO bdrm house, verytidy, close to school andshops, carport, $275pw.Phone 027 238-3327.

FLATMATES WANTED

MATURE flatmate wantedto share with one other.Own kitchenette, lounge,TV etc. Handy to town.$180 p/w incl power. Ph027-497-4264.

WANTED TO RENT

HOUSE 2-3 bedrooms withgrazing, upto 30 min out oftaupo, long term, middleaged couple, great refs,mid Jan. Phone Kim021-1481737.

EQUESTRIAN

FARRIERTRAINED in USA. Takingon new clients. Ph022-412-1976.

BEAUTY HEALTH &FITNESS

BODYWORX

$14 per weekCome see us

NOW

Ph: 07 378 1115

FOR SALE

Choose your ownlive tree

Open 1 - 2pmSaturday & Sunday

or arrange time

41 Manuka StPh: 027-946-2858

FIREWOODSUMMER special. 4cubic metres for $220.Call 020-4124-3980.

FIREWOOD. Pine, Gum,Douglas Fir, Old Man Pine.Ph 027-429-0149.

FRESHOHAKUNE

VEGIES

Taupo Markets

Gourmet potatoesSalad lines

Saturday 24th DecMerry Xmas to all

Classifi ed

QUEEN bed $150, kidsdrawers $80. Drawers andmirror $120. Phone027-4609702.

WASHING machines,fridge/ freezers, stoves,reconditioned. Hodge Elec-trical. Phone 378-5080.

BOATS

BOATSWANTEDTIDY late model boats.Ph 378-7779 Trev TerryMarine.

CARS WANTED

WANTEDDEAD OR ALIVE$$$$ TOP CASH $$$$$$$$$$ PAID $$$$$$Hiace, Hilux, Corolla,Landcruiser, Liteace,

Townace, Trucks,Nissan Van & Utes.

From $200 to $5000.Same day pick up.

Ph 0800-551-700

CARS FOR SALE

TXT “APPLY”

0210 292 3332 (BRITTANY)

2ND CHANCECAR FINANCENO DEPOSIT

*250 CARS IN STOCK

Big cars, Small cars, Vans, Coaches, 4WDS, Sports cars.

*WE CAN FINANCE

Learners licence Restricted licence

Overseas licence Beneficiary’s

New immigrants Workers Good credit

Dented credit

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TRADES & SERVICES

SCRAP METAL DEALERTaupo & Surrounding areasLocally owned & Operated

Pay cash on collectionBrass, Copper, Lead,

Aluminium, Stainless Steel

Services: Bin Service,Machinery disposal. CraneTruck & Transporter with

HIAB for hirePhone Mick FinchamNo text 027-372-0244

STORAGE.ALCATRAZ Self Storage,Taupo’s purpose-built,high security complex.NZ owned and operated.We sell boxes. 377-4415.

TREECAREFor All Tree

ServicesContact

Advanced Tree& Arborcare

Services(Est 1996)

Ph 378-35540226589500

Email:[email protected]

or visit our website:www.taupotreecare.co.nz

ADULTENTERTAINMENT

BARBIE. Young and fun,tall blonde and busty. Incall and Out calls avail.Phone 022-359-4680.

♥ PRIVATE Beauty ♥

Gentlemen only please.Shelby 021-1544-442.

SASHA, sexy, busty lady.Mature gentlemen. Outcalls, 24/7. 022 6162690.

LOST

MISSING

Tabby cat fromJarden Mile area

Neutered,Microchipped

Name is "Dexter"Not seen since

Friday 9th DecemberLanky tall looking catand very smoochy

If you know anythingor have seen him

Please contact us

021-020-97121 /

377-2482

FINANCIAL


Phone

378 9060

Tauhara PrimarySchool

Fixed term teacher

2017We are seeking a highlycreative, energetic teacherwho enjoys workingalongside others in asupportive team learningenvironment.Someone who can adaptteaching and learningapproaches to meet ourchildren’s needs and has asense of humour and apositive attitude.The ability to build positiverelationships with our boysis a must.Te Reo Maori and TikangaMaori a definite advantage.

Applications withCV and covering

letter [email protected]

by 23rd December12pm.

2ND CHEFWe are seeking

a dynamic friendlyreliable Chef

30-40 hours p/wseasonal

Must be flexible to fillHead Chefs rolewhen required

Apply in personafter 4pm

or Ph 027-641-7111The Bay Bar &

Brasserie

SITUATIONS VACANT

Foreman forPruning Crew

Also Pruners for startof New Year

Ph 0274 734419

DEATHS

WATSON,Philip Neil (Gerry).Passed away peacefully atHawkes Bay Hospital onDecember 17, 2016, aged 69years. He was a lovedhusband of Jan and father ofBlair and Robie. Father-in-lawof Andrea and Sonya, andadored Grandfather of Kellie,Aimee, Corban and Paige.Great mate of Ash.A celebration of Phil’s life willbe held in the Beth ShanChapel, 157 Georges Drive,Napier on Friday, December23 at 2.00pm, followed by aprivate cremation. No flowersplease. Messages to theWatson Family, C/o PO Box439, Napier 4140.

IN MEMORIAM

BENNETT, Jacquelene:21.12.1990. 17 years havepassed since you left us forparadise. Forever missed butnever forgotten. Your lovinghusband Kevin and family xxx

UNVEILINGS

TAITE, Te Popo:Kohatu Huritau.Nga Whanau, descendantsand friends of our Te Koroua- Matua - Tupuna nei. ATAITE TE POPO Ka mate02/01/1936. Age 58. Ko te neiMOAWHANGO MaraeUrupa, 01/01/2017 - 11.30amKarakia, Na Reira Nau MaiTaite - Paerata - Lewis -Rangipango Whanau.

PICK your own Blueberries,$10 per/kg BYO containers.Ph (07) 333-1932 orwww.facebook.com/BlueberriesTekopiafarm


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Each Sunday: 8am Holy Communion –

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Christmas Eve -Sat 24th Dec5pm: ’Christmas Eve

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE OFAPPLICATION

Section 101, Sale andSupply of Alcohol Act

2012

Body Fuel BeachsideLimited, 1 Lowell Place,Taupo 3330, has made anapplication to the DistrictLicensing Committee atTaupo for a New OnLicence in respect of thepremises situated at 1Lowell Place, Taupo andknown as Expresso CoveThe general nature of thebusiness to be conductedunder the licence is that of aRestaurant.Alcohol may be sold only onthe following days andduring the following hours:Monday to Sunday from10.00am to 3.00pm.The application may beinspected during ordinaryoffice hours at the office ofthe Taupo District LicensingCommittee, Taupo DistrictCouncil, 72 Lake Terrace,Taupo.Any person who is entitledto object and who wishes toobject to the grant of thelicence may, no later than15 working days after thedate of the publication ofthis notice, file a notice inwriting of the objection withthe Secretary of the TaupoDistrict LicensingCommittee at Taupo DistrictCouncil, 72 Lake Terrace,Private Bag 2005, TaupoMail Centre Taupo 3352.No objection to the issue ofthis licence may be made inrelation to a matter otherthan a matter specified insection 105(1) of the Saleand Supply of Alcohol Act2012This is the first publicationof this notice.

AerialSurvey

ContactEnergywillbeconductingan

aerial thermal infraredsurveyover the

TaupoandWairakeiareasbetween9

January2017and 30April 2017.

The survey is part of our regular monitoring

programme and involvesmeasuring ground

temperatures using a thermal infrared camera

attached to a fixed wing aircraft. Results of

the survey will be used tomonitor geothermal

surface features from theWairakei/Tauhara

Geothermal System.

The survey involves using a light aircraft flying

at an altitude of about 1400m in the vicinity of

Taupo. The survey is weather dependant and

will occur over two nights between the hours of

8pm and 2am. Noise from the light aircraft is not

expected to affect residents in the area.

If you require any further information on the

monitoring survey contactRosanne Jollands,

Contact’s Community Relations Manager, on

0800 000 458.

PUBLIC NOTICES

KEA STREETSPECIALIST SCHOOL

“Together We Learn,Care and Achieve”

PHYSIOTHERAPISTMountview

Satellite Class

We are seeking a parttime Physiotherapist towork with our students.

Further informationplease contact:

The PrincipalPh. 07 3476 717or 0274 272729

Space availableAt the

Arts Centre for 2017Mon - Fri

In the Blue RoomContact

Secretary LynnOn 027-305-5181

or Email:[email protected]

PUBLIC NOTICE OFAPPLICATION

Section 101,Sale and Supply ofAlcohol Act 2012

The Partnership ofRichard Paul Keehan andLouisa Mary Redward,25b Stanley Street, Taupo3330, has made anapplication to the DistrictLicensing Committee atTaupo for a New OnLicence in respect of thepremises situated at 1/40Tuwharetoa Street, Taupoand known as SMK.The general nature of thebusiness to be conductedunder the licence is that of aRestaurant.Alcohol may be sold only onthe following days andduring the following hours:Monday to Sunday from11.00am till 12.00midnight.The application may beinspected during ordinaryoffice hours at the office ofthe Taupo District LicensingCommittee, Taupo DistrictCouncil, 72 Lake Terrace,Taupo.Any person who is entitledto object and who wishes toobject to the grant of thelicence may, no later than15 working days after thedate of the publication ofthis notice, file a notice inwriting of the objection withthe Secretary of the TaupoDistrict LicensingCommittee at Taupo DistrictCouncil, 72 Lake Terrace,Private Bag 2005, TaupoMail Centre Taupo 3352.No objection to the issue ofthis licence may be made inrelation to a matter otherthan a matter specified insection 105(1) of the Saleand Supply of Alcohol Act2012This is the secondpublication of this notice.The first publication was on13/12/2016.

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TAUPŌ DISTRICTREFUSE AND RECYCLINGCOLLECTION

Christmas week

As Christmas falls on a Sunday this year

there will be no changes to refuse and

recycling collection services over the

Christmas break.

New Year’s Day week

Normal collection days.

Landill, resource recoverycentre and transfer stations

Normal operating hours except for Sunday,

25 December (Christmas Day) when all

landill and refuse transfer stations will

be closed.

Don’t know your normal collection

day or opening hours for landill andtransfer stations?

Phone 0800 ASK TDC, ask at your local

council ofice or visit:www.taupo.govt.nz/refuseandrecycling

Gareth Green - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Out & About

Turangi saysmerry xmasTurangi turned into tinsel town for the day forthe annual Turangi Christmas in the Park 2016Santa Parade and concert. Thousands turnedup, under clear-blue skies to enjoy theAwhimai Fraser, Modern Maori Quartet andSammy Johnson concert.

Saint Nick himself rolled through Turangi to kick off the celebrations. He wished everyone in Turangi a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. MATT SHAND

Awhimai Fraser was a crowd favourite. MATT SHAND

The main event was Sammy J who packed out the park.

MATT SHAND

Children rushed to the stage to get up close to Sammy J.

MATT SHAND

The stilt walkers were a big hit. MATT SHAND The nativity scene float received a prize for thier effort.

MATT SHAND

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