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Ashburton Santa Parade at Risk | Christchurch News
The Ashburton Santa Parade, a cherished 14-year tradition, is on the brink of cancellation due to a crippling funding shortfall from the local council — a mere $1,500 less than needed this year. Organizer Carol Johns, who relies on grants and a tireless team of volunteers — including her own family — has weathered tight budgets before, but this year’s blow includes unexpected costs like a rebuilt Kiddie Train and a debt-collected permit fee, leaving her personally out thousands. While the council acknowledges the parade’s value and rising event costs — especially traffic management — they’re…
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