To celebrate the 2014 Christmas season, someone placed a Christmas tree on the beach to greet people at Mt Maunganui. Photo / Alan Gibson
For most people celebrating Christmas around the world, you wake up, you open presents, you eat breakfast. Then, for many Kiwis, you head to the beach.
We asked our followers to share the best beaches for some post-Santa sun and sand, and you delivered! If you're looking for a new
spot, look no further. And if your favourite beach is missing here, share your favourite spot of sand on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #KiwiChristmas!
To kick off the list: Mt Maunganui is a favourite:
Here's one vote for Muriwai:
