Write to Santa

Kids don't have to wait until Christmas to hear from Santa.

Children who send him a letter before December 17 will receive a reply from the big man in red.

New Zealand Post is gearing up to handle Santa's correspondence which last year saw more than 110,000 letters sent from Santa to children around the country.

Make sure there's a return address on the letter, including the correct postcode.

Letters can be posted, dropped off in the special mailboxes in PostShops, or online at www.nzpost.co.nz/christmas.

His address is:

Mr Santa Claus

Santa's Workshop

North Pole 0001

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