The big guy is due in Kerikeri this Saturday on a pre-Christmas reconnaissance mission. While he's here he'll take part in a parade and throw a few lollies around.
It's already that time of year again when the big guy in red begins his rounds of The Far North, starting this Saturday with Kerikeri.
The annual Kerikeri Lions Christmas Parade starts at noon at the Domain, making the usual circuit down Cobham Rd, around the one-way system and via
the New World roundabout back to the Domain.
Prizes will be awarded for the best community and business floats.
Santa will be riding a brand-new sleigh built by the lads at Mt Pokaka timber mill, while McDonald's has sponsored free bouncy castles and other kids' activities on the Domain afterwards.
Santa will also be the guest of honour this Saturday at Mangonui School's Christmas in the Park, which promises carnival games, bouncy castles, lots of kai and raffles on the school field between 11am and 3pm.
