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Shop local this Christmas: Our ultimate gift guide
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Carly is a weekend writer for the Bay of Plenty Timescarly.gibbs@nzme.co.nz@ Bay Times
If ever there was a year for well-earned treats, it s 2020, and if ever there was a year to shop local, this is it! Whether it s a thoughtful gift for a loved one or a present for yourself, we ve put together a handy shopping guide, all while supporting Bay of Plenty businesses.
Ideas for children
Kiwiana alphabet chart. Photo / Supplied
Is there a new baby in the family or a grandchild overseas? This adorable Kiwiana alphabet chart is the perfect keepsake for them. Pāpāmoa artist Shu-Ting Ting Lim uses pen or watercolour paints to create original artworks and prints.