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WYNYARD CHRISTMAS QUARTER -
PUTTING THE MAGIC BACK INTO DECEMBER

Ode to a waterfront Christmas
A new Christmas tradition for Auckland is being created at Wynyard Quarter this year,
as the area becomes a one stop shop for festive cheer.

From Christmas trees, to outdoor Christmas movies there’s so much in store,
it’ll be hard to resist the kiddies demands to visit the waterfront once more.

The ARTVent project will no doubt stimulate artistic conversation,
while the Angel wishing tree allows one to donate to the Auckland City Mission.

But the piece de resistance and a true yuletide treat,
is news that Santa will be upping sticks and moving to his Silo Park summer retreat.

It all kicks off from 6 December,
and sure to be a Christmas the little ones will remember.

Full details are provided below,
so go on write up something and be a jolly good journo.

ASB Santa's Bach
Santa and his elves have decided to ditch the cold and join us for a kiwi Christmas. Starting Friday December 6, children of all ages will be able to take a free tour through Santa’s customised Kiwiana ASB Santa's Bach and journey through four highly interactive and unique spaces.

Unlike the times children have met Santa in a shopping mall, ASB Santa’s Bach embraces the true spirit of Christmas by asking families to BRING a present for Santa.
Santa will then distribute these presents using the Auckland City Mission - making sure no one goes without this holiday season. A fully immersive experience for kids of all ages, ASB Santa’s Bach will put any 9 year old Santa-doubters firmly back in the land of belief.

Bach Opening Hours
6 to 24 December. Thursdays; 5pm – 9pm, Fridays; 3pm – 9pm, Sat/Sun; 10am-6pm
NB: Santa is a busy man – there will be times where he’ll have to take off with his elves to do some Christmas errands of his owns we advise visiting www.yourwaterfront.co.nz/christmas before you make the special journey down to see Santa.

ARTvent Project
The 2013 ARTvent Project offers local artists a chance to display their artwork in a new and exciting way while giving back to the city this Christmas. From suspended installations to multiple objects and printed works of art, 12 innovative installations will decorate the steel Gantry in Silo Park and brighten the area during December in the Wynyard Christmas Quarter.

Silo Cinema and Markets - Christmas Edition
From Friday 6 December, Silo Park markets will be open Thursday and Friday (5pm until late), Saturdays and Sundays (12-6pm). Serving up an exceptional mix of food stalls, art, vintage clothing, contemporary artists, and experiential vendors, you will even be able to get your Christmas tree there.

Throughout December, Silo Cinema gets into the Christmas spirit with a line up of old favourites and Christmas crackers. Movies start at 9pm.

6 December – It’s a Wonderful Life – Presented by ASB
13 December – Nightmare before Christmas – Presented by 2 Degrees
20 December – The Muppet Christmas Carol - Presented by QUIT

Angel Wishes for Auckland City Mission
Throughout December the Angel wishing tree will be in Silo Park for you to tie your wishes onto. By doing so you will make a donation to Auckland City Mission and help those less fortunate over the festive season.

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