'A Very Taieri Christmas' 2025 is a celebration of all things happening on the Taieri, which includes the following:
Community Christmas Tree
The tree does not go up by itself!
We are grateful for the volunteers and businesses that contribute to making this process run smoothly.
🎄Fairfield Transport moves the shipping container into place
🎄Mosgiel Rotary Club volunteers help put the tree up and Mosgiel Probus volunteers help take the tree down
🎄 ProPower wire up the lights bringing the tree to life
🎄 Isaac Construction - traffic management
Community Christmas Lights Display Competition
Are you decorating for Christmas?
Add your home to the map and be in to win: 1st prize - $500 cash, runner up - $100, thanks to Shoz Wheeler, Property Brokers.
When you are ready, add your house to the map at bit.ly/taierixmas.
The best four houses will be chosen by the 17th December, then uploaded onto Facebook for the community to vote!
Mosgiel Retailers Shop Window
Retailers decorate their shop windows to enter to win the 'Best Shop Christmas Display' trophy and a morning tea shout for staff.
The winner for 2024 was The Country Hub!
A Very Taieri Xmas Evening
Join us for a festive evening down Gordon Road, Mosgiel! Get into the holiday spirit as local retailers stay open late, offering incredible in-store specials.
To make the night even merrier, we’ll have:
Live Entertainment showcasing talent
Food Trucks & Stalls with delicious treats
Face Painting for all ages
Santa's Grotto – bring the kids for a free Christmas photo with Santa!
and more!
Plus! Enter the prize draw when you shop for a chance to win a fabulous hamper filled with goodies, generously donated by Mosgiel businesses!
Santa's Grotto - get your free family Santa photos taken.
The photos will then be uploaded to A Very Taieri Christmas Facebook page so you can download them for free to give to family and friends.
Christmas Light Displays Heritage Bus Tours
Step back in time as you travel the streets of Mosgiel viewing the Christmas Lights in an Otago Heritage Bus.
Bus Tour Dates (9pm - 10.15pm): TBC
Tickets are $TBA per person (under 5yrs* are free), so click on the date for the link to order your tickets. Leaving promptly at 9pm from the Mosgiel Scout Hall (beside the Taieri Rugby Club), 35 Reid Ave, Mosgiel unless otherwise specified.
*Under 5yrs: Contact Teresa at hello@taierinetwork.co.nz. Provide name and email address and we will issue a complimentary ticket to ensure your child gets a seat
Thank you to our Supporters
We couldn't put this event on without a wide bunch of supporters playing a part. This includes (in no particular order): Mosgiel Rotary, Mosgiel Probus Club, Dunedin City Council, Shoz Wheeler of Property Brokers, Positive Signs + Print, ProPower, Taieri Altrusa, and Mosgiel Taieri Community Patrol.
You guys rock!!
Other Christmas Activities on the Taieri & Surrounding Areas
If you have planned a Christmas event or activity, we would love to help promote it. Please contact Taieri Network to discuss.
Scroll down the document to see more events ... 2025 TBA (below is 2024 .. heaps happening aye?)