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Santa doing Zumba was just one of the unexpected attractions at the Very Coastie Christmas, held on the grounds of Whangaparāoa College on Sunday, December 4.
The event was organised by the Future Whangaparāoa and Whangaparāoa Hub Community Trusts to celebrate Christmas.
It included fun activities, entertainment and a chance to shop across 40 plus market stalls.
Several hundred people attended.
Coordinator and trustee, John Davies says Covid-19 meant they had not been able to hold the event last year, and its long shadow impacted performers and stall holders at this event with last minute drop outs needed for isolation reasons, but those on site had a great time with each other.
Community groups such as Coastguard, Forest & Bird and Neighbourhood Support were on hand to offer visitors insights into how they help, Coast Youth Community Trust held a sausage sizzle and Fire & Emergency provided Santa with a motorised sleigh from where he had parked the sleigh at Coast Plaza.
Santa was on fine form, joining a Zumba class on stage and delivering gifts to tamariki and rangatahi across the event.
“It was a great way to welcome Christmas and summer on a beautifully fine day,” John says.
