Santa set to return to Petone
Stuff and Neighbourly readers have rallied around to support the Petone Christmas Parade.
The big man in the red suit was in danger of not appearing in Petone, after the local retailers group, the Jackson St Programme, had a $30,000 shortfall in funding following the coronavirus lockdown.
The group organises an annual parade, and a Christmas grotto, where children can meet Santa. It also provides a letter writing service, which last year had more than 2300 children asking Father Christmas for everything from Barbie dolls to racing car sets.
A recent Stuff article highlighted the financial shortfall, with programme co-ordinator Hellen Swales noting it did not even have enough money to pay the council to close the road for the parade.
Swales says the publicity resulted in a lot of support and she is now confident the celebrations will go ahead.
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Speed limits around NaeNae
Hi Neighbors, Just a heads up, I have just received a $170 fine for driving at 50km on Rata Street Naenae on a SUNDAY Morning. I wrote to NZTA pointing out and sending in a photo of sign stating that it was 30km on school days between those hours, but they said that the whole of Rata Street and some surrounding streets are 30km 24/7 and have been for over a year. Did I miss this been advised by council? Always good to be informed. Merry Christmas to all
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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