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This Week in Our Wellington newsletter

Pick of the week: Circus extravaganza with Christmas in the Quarters

Enjoy a Christmas Circus Extravaganza by COLOSSAL and street busking under the sails at Queens Wharf on Saturday 9 December. There will be lots of laughs, a giant wreath, face painting, and a touch of fire. Post your letter to Santa in Santa’s Letterbox. Find out more or check out what else is happening in the capital in this week's newsletter.

 

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