This Christmas, it is so important that we support our local small businesses after what has been such a tough year for everyone.

On the Sundays of the 12th and 19th December, many of our local retailers will open from 9 am to 1 pm to enable our locals to get their Christmas shopping done.

To make things easier on families, One Mahurangi business association has organised a range of rides for kids, bouncy castles, a number of buskers and street performers for everyone to enjoy!

Santa will be roaming around town on these upcoming Sunday's, so make sure to keep an eye out for him and say hello! Santa will be out in his Sleigh on the 14th and 15th December from 6 pm around some streets in Warkworth, Snells Beach, and Matakana! Keep an eye on the local Facebook pages for further details of streets and times.

These festive Sunday mornings will be a wonderful opportunity for everyone to support our local retailers, get your Christmas shopping done and let the kids have some fun in town before the rush really begins. 

Stay safe and #shoplocal!