Two children meeting Santa last year at the Santa Cave. The Santa Cave will be open on the Winter Solstice night.
Hāwera locals will be able to eat, shop and listen to live entertainment at a Winter Solstice event.
Nikki Watson, Co-ordinator at business association Bizlink Hāwera, says this event will create a strong sense of excitement in the community.
"This spins off to promote Hāwera as a whole. Bizlink is
always looking for opportunities to support business and providing events like these which engage family fun really does the whole community well."
Nikki says she thinks local businesses who choose to stay open will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome.
"It is a late-night shopping opportunity for businesses."
