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From live music to seasonal events, we love to keep people entertained and celebrate things happening here and around the world. Check back regularly for the latest events.


PAWS, Therapy dog, St John

P.A.W.S Pet Therapy Programme

Check out when our P.A.W.S programme (Pups Assisting With Stress) will be visiting the terminal next for pats, cuddles and "paw-fives".

Friday 20 December, 12-1pm

Saturday 21 December, 1-2pm

Sunday 22 December, 11-12pm

Monday 23 December, 1-2pm

Tuesday 24 December, 10-11am (Christmas Eve)

Thursday 26 December, 1-2pm (Boxing Day)

Friday 27 December, 12-1pm

Sunday 29 December, 1-2pm

Monday 30 December, 11-12pm

Tuesday 31 December, 12-1pm (New Years Eve)

Santa is on his way!

Breaking news, Santa has flight plans for a series of special visits to Christchurch Airport!

From 18-24 December, Santa and his elves will be dropping by to say ho-ho-hello and have fun activities like face painting and colouring in. They will also be giving out sweet treats so make sure you snap a photo with them before they head back to the North Pole!

Wednesday 18 December, 10.30am - 2.00pm

Thursday 19 December, 10.30am - 2.00pm

Friday 20 December, 10.30am - 2.00pm

Saturday 21 December, 10.30am - 2.00pm

Sunday 22 December, 10.30am - 2.00pm

Monday 23 December, 10.30am - 2.00pm

Tuesday 24 December, 10.30am - 2.00pm (Christmas Eve)

Festive tunes

It just isn't Christmas without carols and brass bands so a number of local performers will serenade us with all your festive favourites!

Wednesday 18 December - 12-12.30pm

Thursday 19 December - 12-12.30pm

Friday 20 December - 12-12.30pm

Saturday 21 December - 12-12.30pm

Sunday 22 December - 12-12.30pm

Monday 23 December - 12-12.30pm

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