A big job to hire the next float builder for the country's biggest Christmas parade. 

Auckland's Farmers Santa Parade's long-time elf is retiring his paintbrush - after five decades of building iconic floats. 
Applications are open for his replacement - requiring artistry and carpentry to take on a few new editions each year. 

Children's Christmas Parade Trust Chair Simon Bridges told Kerre Woodham they aren't restricting the search to just Auckland. 

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A big job to hire the next float builder for the country's biggest Christmas parade.&nbsp;
Auckland's Farmers Santa Parade's long-time elf is retiring his paintbrush - after five decades of building iconic floats.&nbsp; Applications are open for his replacement - requiring artistry and carpentry to take on a few new editions each year.&nbsp;
Children's Christmas Parade Trust Chair Simon Bridges told Kerre Woodham they aren't restricting the search to just Auckland.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Simon Bridges: Children's Christmas Parade Trust Chair on hiring a new float painter

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