From the 'Only in Christchurch' files - a rather ugly Santa decorating an  18 tonne Army tank.

It's all part of an initiative to raise Christmas funds for the City Mission.

Neil Dawson's Chalice prevails in Cathedral Square, even if the Cathedral doesn't

The rather bleak demolition site on the corner of Colombo and Gloucester Streets.

Merry Christmas from Christchurch and all that.