Remember the old Farmers Santa?
This is the first Christmas the giant Santa Claus will not be greeting Auckland children making a trip into town.
The beckoning and winking old gent has been a familiar face in the central city since 1960 when he first graced the side of the Farmers department store on Hobson St.
The cost of storing Santa during the year and the upkeep of the ageing structure led to last year being his last appearance.
Many Aucklanders have fond memories of seeing the popular Father Christmas.
What are some of your recollections?
Happy hump day, here's a riddle to get you through the rest of the week!
I am always hungry and will die if not fed, but whatever I touch will soon turn red. What am I?
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How much are you paying for your bin tags?
With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.