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Street View: Have you spent more on Christmas presents this year?

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Street View: Have you spent more on Christmas presents this year?

BJ RAROA
BJ RAROA

Yes, but it's all for my kids. I think they are going to love their new presents.

BJ RAROA, 28

Mourea

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FAITH RAROA
FAITH RAROA

No I haven't. Only because I'm broke and can't afford to. But we will have a fun time anyway.

FAITH RAROA, 18

Mourea

JOSH CRABTREE
JOSH CRABTREE

No. We bought stuff for the kids together, joint presents instead of separate ones.

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JOSH CRABTREE, 28

Mangakakahi

KATHRYN LAUDER
KATHRYN LAUDER

Yes I have. Because I've got a lot more people coming round for Christmas this year.

KATHRYN LAUDER, 40s

Lynmore

KIRI SKIPWITH
KIRI SKIPWITH

No. But there's a lot of reasons. Mainly because we are always on a budget and there is no real need to splurge this year.

KIRI SKIPWITH, 60

Mangakakahi

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