For 10 years Granny's Christmas Grotto in the Rangitīkei town of Marton has brought the joy of Christmas to thousands of visitors. But after it closes its doors this year, everything will be auctioned off as the woman behind it all retires because of ill-health. Our reporter Jimmy Ellingham takes a peak inside. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default default/index.html?videoId=6342371590112
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