A lot of people contributed to the pile of gifts under the Northland Age Christmas tree over recent weeks, but the most extraordinary display of generosity was saved almost for last.
The Petricevich family - Tom and Joan, daughter Tania and great-grandchildren Remy and Milan - from Kaitaia firm Petricevich
Buses, arrived on Thursday morning bearing no fewer than 68 brand new gifts, all wrapped and labelled with the age and gender of the appropriate recipient.
"It's from the company," Tania said.
"The town's had a bad year, and we thought it could do with a bit of help. Hopefully these will help put smiles on a few faces on Christmas morning."
Tom would be well taken care of too, she added; he would be getting a new bus, but it wouldn't be wrapped.
