The end of the work year doesn’t exactly inspire an abundance of festive spirit. As we ready ourselves for the summer break, spending our days tidying up our to-do list and emptying our inboxes, it’s easy to let the joy of Christmas pass us by. With just a fortnight until the big day, should you find yourself needing a healthy dose of yuletide magic, head on down to Commercial Bay. Ticking off both Christmas shopping and all the Hallmark-esque fun of the silly season, this is the ultimate antidote to Advent apathy.
Lights, camera, Santa
Want to add a fashion-forward note to the annual Santa portrait? Commercial Bay’s Santa’s Studio adds a chic touch to the festive set. Designed by Wonder, the studio brings winter wonderland to life, with a snow-white bouclé sofa, soft drapery, life-size snowmen, and a custom-designed Santa suit by Kylie Cooke. Book your portrait here.
Deck the halls
Nothing gets us in the Christmas spirit quite like the magic of a well-designed Christmas tree. For the full experience, head to the courtyard outside Commercial Bay anytime between 6pm and 10pm for the Te Manaaki light show. The 18-metre tree is topped with 10,000 LED lights, 4000 Pōhutukawa flowers and 200 baubles for a festive display that is sure to soften even the Grinchiest of hearts.
All I want for Christmas
Help bring wishlist writing to life for little ones with a visit to Commercial Bay’s magic mailboxes. Whether they’re after a Barbie dream house or a Labubu, kids can rest assured Santa has received their letters safely at the North Pole. Each one posted goes into win a $1000 Commercial Bay gift card – thanks, Santa.
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
Imbue evening Christmas shopping with a vibrant sense of fun with Commercial Bay’s Deck the Halls. Running from 5pm until 8pm on Thursdays and 12pm til 4pm on Saturdays, some of the city’s best DJs will be bringing the party to your shopping session, with sets from MESSIE, Groovy T, Beccie B, Hyan, Hamish Crocker, and more.
