Council to consider whether to fund Tokoroa santa parade
Next week the local council will consider whether to fund the return of the Tokoroa santa parade. After a 35 year run, the Lions Club pulled the pin on the parade in 2023 due to rising costs. Last month, the PM warned councils not to be distracted by nice to haves and to rein in their fantasies. Is there any bigger fantasy than a jolly guy in a red suit that delivers free presents, with the help of his reindeer squad? South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley spoke to Anna Thomas.