Christmas descends on Auckland

With less than six weeks to go before the big day, Christmas cheer is stirring around Auckland. Photo / Supplied

Santa Claus has arrived in town above the newly revamped Farmers shop on Queen St.

With less than six weeks to go before the big day, the iconic Queen St Santa was put in place, with his two reindeer, today.

His arrival in Auckland City kicks off the festive season.

The Farmers Santa Parade is two weeks away on November 29 at 1pm.

Smith and Caughey's Christmas window decorations were put in place for November 1.

The moving puppets in the shop window tell the tale of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore.

Santa will be inside the store from November 24.

The Christmas cheer has also spread to SkyCity where decorations have been installed around Federal St.