BISHOPDALE MALL SANTA FLOGGING $89 "PLATINUM" PHOTO PACKAGE TO NANAS WHO JUST WANTED A 4X6

Right well here we go AGAIN... the Bishopdale Mall Santa is apparently UPSELLING photo packages to grandparents who just wanted ONE bloody photo for the fridge... My friend Raelene (lovely woman, husband had the leg done in March) took her mokopuna in on Saturday. This Santa character started rabbiting on about a PLATINUM package for EIGHTY NINE DOLLARS. EIGHTY NINE!!! For a photo!!! In MY day you got a candy cane and a fright and that was THAT.

Raelene said when she asked for the basic one this Santa (who she reckons is the same fella who runs the vape shop, but dont quote me) told her the basic was "for poor children"... POOR CHILDREN... at a Mall Santa... in BISHOPDALE... I nearly choked on my milo. The cheek of some people its disgusting. And speaking of disgusting have you SEEN what the council is doing to Greers Road again??? Cones EVERYWHERE. Cant get to the New World without going via Papanui practically.

The mall manager when asked about it said the Santa was an "independent contractor" which is what they ALL say now isnt it... no responsibility for anything... same as that plumber who did Geralds bathroom (God rest him) back in 2019. Turned out he wasnt even licenced but try telling the Disputes Tribunal that. They dont care. Theyre all on the take if you ask me.

Another grandmother, Marlene from Casebrook, says Santa told her the "Gold" package included a "digital download" which she didnt even know what that MEANT. Ended up paying $54 for a USB stick she cant plug into anything because her laptop is from 2008 and the holes are the wrong shape. Wrong SHAPE!!! And butter is $9.50 now did you know that. NINE FIFTY. For BUTTER. We didnt fight a war for this (well Geralds father did anyway).

The Santa, contacted by The Daily Yarn at what I assume is his vape shop, said he was "just doing his job" and that the packages were "clearly displayed". Clearly displayed my FOOT. The sign is in 4-point font behind a plastic reindeer. I checked myself on Tuesday on the way to the chemist.

Meanwhile the immigration is OUT OF CONTROL and nobody at the council will return my emails about the verge but thats a story for another day. Raelene ended up paying $89 because the baby was crying. The baby is now in the photo crying. $89 for a photo of a crying baby and a man from a vape shop. Merry CHRISTMAS everyone. Like and SHARE if you agree!!! Heather.