Christmas has arrived in the city centre! Our new decorations and lights are bringing the festive spirit to the streets – if you haven’t had a chance to check them out in person yet, take a look through the gallery below.
There’s a jam-packed schedule of events and displays enhancing the Christmas magic too – the young and young at heart should make sure they have Smith & Caughey’s windows, Commercial Bay‘s Magic Mail Machine and Farmers Santa Parade on their list this year. Take a look at more of the great events happening over the festive season here.
If you’re planning your Christmas shopping, our shopping guide is a great place to start, with picks for Queen Street, Commercial Bay, the High Street District and Britomart – there’s something in the city centre for every budget, gifter, and recipient.
Check out the colourful lighting on the Farmers building from 8pm each night
Flags bringing festive fun to Fort Street (pictured), Albert Street and more
Stars, trees and other bright and festive shapes are adding Christmas colour to Queen Street
Catch a glimpse of the beautiful doves and globes in Vulcan Lane
See the giant LED Christmas Star in Freyberg Place
The Night Before Christmas is the tale being told in this year’s Smith & Caughey’s windows – check out the magical Christmas Shoppe next door too!.
Post a letter to Santa and watch it make its way through Commercial Bay’s Magic Magic Machine