Bright Lights in the City event
From tomorrow night there will be nine lovely sites to visit on evening weekend walks to see beautiful light-displays in the Central city.
Follow the trail through the from Laurie Hall up to Cameron St Mall, back down to the Town Basin and then along the Hatea Loop. Can you spot all of the bursts of colour along the way?
The lights will be on display from 6:00pm - 10:00pm on Friday 10 - Sunday 12 December, and again from Friday 17 - Sunday 19 December.
LAURIE HALL PARK
Look at the fountain flowing and the pohutukawa tree on the hill.
CAMERON STREET MALL
The canopy has stars floating above and the reindeers flying by.
TOWN BASIN
Oh Christmas tree lit up and shining so bright, you can also stroll past and see our friends at the Marina with their decorated boats.
Town basin PLAYGROUND
Dancing in the tree - happy and bright.
MANGROVE WALKWAY
Walk along the path and you will come across vivid colours that pop and dance.
Kotuitui Whitinga BRIDGE
"Insta worthy" snaps - make sure you get lots of photos as you walk across the bridge.
TE MATAU Ā POHE BRIDGE
Our bascule bridge stands so proudly on the Hātea River.
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
As you head along Riverside you will notice the uplights on our kiwi Christmas trees.
CANOPY BRIDGE
As you head back to the City you will walk over the bridge, lit up colourful and bright.
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
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Want a Cosier Christmas Night? Neighbours, Read This
Hey neighbours,
Quick question - have you given your bedroom a little Christmas love yet?
If not, you’re going to love this! We’ve put together some easy, feel-good DIY ideas to help turn your bedroom into a cozy Christmas retreat - think festive bedding, twinkling lights, handmade pillows, and warm holiday scents. Simple touches, big Christmas vibes.
Get inspired here:
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And while you’re getting into the Christmas spirit, our Boxing Day sale is still ON - a great excuse to upgrade your bed and enjoy better sleep heading into the new year.
Find your nearest Beds4U store:
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Or browse all Boxing Day deals:
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Don’t wait, neighbours - cozy nights and great deals don’t stick around for long!
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.7% Yes
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34.5% Maybe?
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24.8% No
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