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Christmas Lights Competition

Light up King Country this Christmas!

Christmas Lights Competition Results

Thank you to everyone who entered our Christmas Lights Competition and to all the public who toured the displays! It was fantastic to see so many people get involved. We had 22 entries across the network and 558 people voted. Our goal is to double these figures next year! The public votes have been tallied count, and here are our winners:

Ruapehu District:

• Winner: Robyn, 680 Ongarue Road, Taumarunui
• Runner-up: Justin, 23 Campbell Street, Taumarunui
• Lucky Dip Winner: Louise, 29 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune

Waitomo District:

• Winner: Coral, 1 Tawa Street, Te Kūiti
• Runner-up: Graham, 54 Hill Street, Te Kūiti
• Lucky Dip Winner: Chantelle, 27 George Street, Te Kūiti

Otorohanga District:

• Winner: Sam, 63 Phillips Avenue, Ōtorohanga
• Runner-up: Sheree, 102 Whibley Road, Ōtorohanga
• Lucky Dip Winner: Hayley, 26 Rangitahi Street, Ōtorohanga

Congratulations to all our winners and a huge thank you to everyone who registered their lights—you truly brightened up our community. The prizes are on their way to the winners.

Making a Difference: Prize winners chose a charity to match their winnings for a donation and we are pleased to say that these are being processed. Charities are Ōtorohanga Support House, Waitomo/Waipa Women’s Refuge, Hillview Home, Ohakune Fire Brigade and Taumarunui Women’s Refuge. TLC is donating a total of $1,050 across these charities on behalf of the winners; hopefully bringing a bit of Christmas cheer to those in need.

The winner of the voting $50 voucher goes to Kirsty from Te Awamutu.

Keep an eye open next year, because we’ll be running this competition again!

Ōtorohanga District winners

Christmas Lights Competition – winner – Otorohanga District

Christmas Lights Competition – runner up – Otorohanga

Ruapehu District winners

Christmas Lights Competition – winner – Ruapehu District

Christmas Lights Competition – runner up – Ruapehu District

Waitomo District winners

Christmas Lights Competition – winner – Waitomo District

Christmas Lights Competition – runner up – Waitomo District

Competition participant locations

Not sure where to go to check out and vote for your favourite Christmas lights? Simply refer to the maps below!

Voting Form

Voting has now finished and the winners will be announced soon!

Terms & Conditions

  • The “Competition” means The Lines Company Christmas Lights Competition.
  • The “Promoter/Sponsor” means The Lines Company.
  • Entrants into the 2024 The Lines Company Christmas Lights Competition will be deemed as having read and accepted these terms and conditions before entry.
  • Entrants must be 18 years or older to participate.
  • Entrants are only able to enter their property once.
  • Staff of The Lines Company are not permitted to enter.
  • The Competition Entry Period commences at 9am on Sunday 01 December, and entries must be received by the closing date, Thursday 12 December, at 05:00pm. No entries will be accepted after the close date. The decision of the Promoter to accept or reject an entry is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • The competition Voting Period will commence on Saturday 14 December 2024, from 9am and close on Sunday 22 December 2024, at 11:59pm. Winners will be contacted via email or phone on Monday 23 December.
  • Entry into the Competition is free and open only to residents within The Lines Company’s network. To verify eligibility, all entries must include the entrant’s ICP (Installation Control Point) number.
  • Entry forms are available online at [here] or via phone through the General Enquires line at 0800 367 546.
  • All entrants agree to allow the Promoter and its contractors or agents to publicise the address where the entrants’ Christmas Lights will be displayed in media and social media, including flyers and promotional material. This publication will be solely for the purpose of promoting the Competition, and no other personal information will be published.
  • All entrants agree to allow the Promoter and its contractors or agents to publicise photos, sound recordings, and video recordings of their display in media, including social, flyers and promotional material, and that the Promoter is not required to pay a fee for this use/purpose.
  • Competition Categories and Prizes:
    • Public Vote Winner – $200 Prezzy Card
    • Public Vote Runner Up – $100 Prezzy Card
    • Lucky Dip – $50 Prezzy Card
  • The Lucky Dip prize will be randomly selected from all entrants within each separate district.
  • In the event of any dispute regarding the rules, conduct, results, or any other matters relating to the Competition, the decision of the public voters shall be final.
  • The Promoter/Sponsor accepts no responsibility for damage, injury, or theft which may occur as a result of your entry into this competition.
  • The Competition is designed to encourage community participation and the spirit of giving and sharing. Entrants agree to enter the competition in the spirit in which it was intended and act accordingly.
  • Failure to comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry may lead to immediate disqualification of an entry and withdrawal of prizes.
  • The public vote will be conducted online, and voters will be asked to consider creativity, originality, and overall visual impact. Votes will not be taken via social channels. One voter will be randomly selected to receive a $50 Prezzy Card.
  • Personal information provided by entrants will be used solely for the purpose of administering the Competition and will not be shared with third parties without consent; other than address on our website.
  • The Promoter is not liable for any loss, damage, or injure that may occur as a result of participating in the Competition.
  • For any inquiries regarding the Competition, please contact The Lines Company on 0800 367 546.