Christmas on the canal

Carols on the Canal was first held in 1995, and the highlight remains the same – Santa cruising up the Gulf Harbour canal on a Coastguard Hibiscus boat to the delight of the children.

This year’s event, on Saturday, December 15, takes place from 11am-2pm, with Santa arriving around 12 noon.

The festivities also include live music, a chance for the family to sing along to carols with the Kumeu Vintage Brass Band, a performance by Crossbridge Theatre and giveaways.

There will be a sausage sizzle with proceeds benefiting the local Coastguard, bouncy castles, free arts and crafts for the kids, food specials by the local restaurants, and more.

Carols on the Canal is being coordinated by the Vine Community Church for the first time, along with the Gulf Harbour Marine Village Association and Gulf Harbour Town Centre Body Corporate.