Festive atmosphere for mainstreets

From City Scene, published on 18 November, 2007

Enjoy the festive season by shopping in your local area. Mainstreet programmes build on the character of town centres and business areas, and the energy and skills of the people with businesses there.

Along with decorations going up in Parnell, Remuera and the CBD, Newmarket's business association plans festivities in Nuffield Street, every Saturday from 24 November until Christmas. The family fun ranges from street theatre and hip-hop to Bollywood dancers and bagpipers. So enjoy the atmosphere and make the most of Newmarket's specialist food, fashion and lifestyle stores.

Keep an eye out for future City Scene stories about upcoming community and mainstreet events celebrating Christmas, including Santa parades and carols by candlelight.