Thursday, 18 December 2025

Merry and marvellous

    By Nina Tapu
    1. Southland
    2. Southland Express

    Soaking in the Merry Little Christmas Concert vibes are (from left) Melissa Dantas, 5, Cristine...
    Soaking in the Merry Little Christmas Concert vibes are (from left) Melissa Dantas, 5, Cristine Dantas, Sophia Sales, 4, Caroline Sales and Julia Dantas, 15.PHOTOS: NINA TAPU
    Southlanders got a taste of the sights and sounds of the festive season at the ILT Merry Little Christmas Concert last Sunday.

    Tamariki brought their all to the ILT Stadium Southland stage for the Merry Little Christmas...
    Tamariki brought their all to the ILT Stadium Southland stage for the Merry Little Christmas Concert on Sunday.
    Rangatahi, Santa Claus and his helpers entertained the appreciative crowd with popular Christmas carols and vibrant dancing.

    A stage-ready parrot partnered up with Santa Claus.
    A stage-ready parrot partnered up with Santa Claus.
    Hundreds of whānau and their children bobbed away to the musical items while various acts brought their best to the ILT Stadium Southland stage.