From Friday 5th December, Santa will be stopping over at The Plaza, before he returns back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
You can book your visit to Santa online in the link above. 🎅 Walk-ins are still available but are subject to availability on the day. Book now so you aren’t disappointed and to reduce queueing time.
Santa is located opposite Skechers, and every child that visits him will receive a FREE* book, ‘developed by Kiwi Property. As a partner to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand we have created “Holly’s helping wings” a Christmas story with a difference. Holly the happiest little kākāpo in New Zealand is back. And this Christmas, Holly and her friends are making cards and baking treats, ready to spread cheer.
If you would like to have a photo with Santa and receive your FREE copy of ‘Holly’s helping wings’, the team from Scene to Believe will be able to help you.
Santa’s hours of residence are:
Friday 5th December
10am – 5pm
Saturday 6th December
9am – 5pm
Sunday 7th – Wed 17th December
10am – 5pm
Thursday 18th – Tuesday 23rd December
9am – 7pm
Wednesday 24th December
9am – 5pm
Sensitive Santa
These sessions are sensory-friendly and designed for families to meet with Santa in a one-on-one setting without crowds and noise. The environment is calm, quiet and relaxed. Lights are turned down, music off and they are run before the shopping centre opens.
Use the booking link above to book your Sensitive Santa session.
Sunday 7 December
9am – 10am
Pet Photos
This year we are offering pet photos with Santa.
Find out all you need to know here
Pet Photo Hours
Saturday 6 December
5.30pm – 8pm
Tuesday 9th December
5.30pm – 8.30pm
Saturday 13th December
7am – 8:30am
Sunday 14th December
5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 16th December
5.30pm – 8:30pm
.*Available while stocks last. One book per child.