Last years Telecom Tree lit up in Victoria Park
Further facts about the Telecom Tree:
· The Telecom Tree’s height is equivalent to a seven storey building.
· The lights have over 16 million colour combinations.
· The Telecom Tree lights are linked with 156 wires and 20,000 cable ties.
· The anchors at the base of the Auckland Tree weigh two tonne each.
· The Telecom Tree takes seven days to build and requires an 80 metre
crane and a team of 15 people.
· The Telecom Tree was designed by Joe Bleakley, the Art Director from
King Kong and Lord of the Rings.
Facts about Santa Line:
· Santa Line has been connecting Kiwi kids with Santa for 16 years.
· Every year, hundreds of thousands of Kiwi kids make calls to Santa to
ensure he receives their wish list. Last year a record 999,672 calls
were made.
Information on other Christmas events: