Christmas at the Races is a franchise event run by the NZ Racing Board. With 44 events from Ruakaka to Southland this is a Christmas party experience like no other. You can look forward to a festive atmosphere, delicious food and plenty of entertainment.
Having lobbied with the Racing Boardfor a December race date for Ruakaka, Bill Colgan the Whangarei Racing Club's GM, says "the opportunity to be part of the nationwide franchise has given Northlander's a new exciting option for their Christmas parties. It is an easy option, with all the organising done for you, great food and beverage options, and free buses to and from Whangarei".
Bookings and enquiries for the corporate hospitality options have been unprecedented, and the day is certainly shaping up to be one of the biggest corporate Christmas parties in Northland.
While a Tuesday afternoon may not suit everyone, for others it is the perfect time to close the office for an afternoon, and bookings from real estate companies, accounting firms, those in the hospitality industry and groups of family and friends have been strong, prompting the addition of a new large marquee area on the hill overlooking the race track.
Entertainment on the day includes the exciting thoroughbred racing action, music by DJ and MC Jono Reeves of Going Banana's, the ever popular fashion in the field's competition and of course Santa will make an appearance. A big screen will televise all the happenings on course so you don't miss a thing wherever you are sitting.
Funds will be raised on the day for the local St Johns Bream Bay who will be out in their Team Green uniforms collecting gold coin donations for the purchase of a new mannequin to train and educate volunteers and staff.
SAVVY will award a special prize to the person on course judged to have the best Christmas themed outfit.
For more information head to www.ruakakaracing.co.nz.
