Posts by Community News
1403 days ago

Auckland's iconic 'creepy' Santa in pieces in Wanaka lot until next Christmas

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Auckland’s iconic “creepy” Santa, who for decades towered over Queen St’s Christmas shoppers, is currently lying dismembered in a large lot in Wanaka – and will be until next Christmas.

Santa will remain in the lot until he can be patched up and painted ahead of a Christmas reveal this year.

Read more of this story by Troels Sommerville.

www.stuff.co.nz...

What do you think about the plans for Santa's future?

Mr Claus' owner National Transport and Toy Museum curator Jason Rhodes is looking for any information about the history of the Santa figure.

Do you know anything about the red character's past?

Rhodes has asked anyone who might know something about its past to contact the National Transport and Toy Museum.

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 76.6% Yes
    76.6% Complete
  • 22.1% No
    22.1% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1374 votes
17 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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21 days ago

Chrstmas light show

Murray from Henderson

Hi everyone.
I have put my Xmas lights up and am currently doing the final testing.
This is an animated show set to music, so drive by viewing is not the best.
There are speakers out so you will be able to hear the music that goes with the lights.
As last year, I will have my shows running from 1st of December until 31st of Dec inclusive.
As I have neighbours, Please respect them and their properties.

Show times will be,
Sunday to Thursday 9pm to 10pm.
Friday and Saturday 9pm to 10:30pm.

Last but not least the address.
28 Harrington Rd
Henderson.