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Christchurch CBD was busting with people shopping on Boxing Day.
The rising cost of living failed to deter keen Boxing Day shoppers in Christchurch.
Worldline NZ spokesperson Brendan Boughen said it was too early to tell how much Kiwis spent on Boxing Day this year until figures were released on Tuesday, but many central city retailers said it felt as busy as previous years.
Among those shopping was Christchurch local Ngaire Bacon, who spent four hours in Ballantynes preparing for next Christmas.
She said shopping on Boxing Day “is tradition”.
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She bought a selection of household items and was particularly delighted to get 30% off some dinner plates and cups.
“I normally buy all my Christmas presents for the following year on Boxing Day… but I’ve got an overflow from last year still,” Bacon said.
“I just hate paying full price for anything.”
Bacon said Ballantynes was “flat out” on Monday morning.
Platypus Shoes store manager Hannah Dobbs said they had shoppers out in force early and had a queue waiting for the store to open at 9am.
“Last year people couldn’t even move in the store, so at least we’ve got some movement in the shop happening this year,” Dobbs said. “It’s always busy and the day goes nice and quick.”
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