Decorate and win

Christmas is coming and the best way to get into the spirit is blast some carols and start decorating. This year, try starting with your letterbox.

There may even be some prizes in it.

Mike Pero Real Estate and Neighbourly.co.nz have been encouraging people to get out and decorate their letterboxes for Christmas.

‘‘Our letterboxes are blank canvases,’’ Pero said, ‘‘We’re excited about seeing colourful creations from across the country; letterboxes lit up like Christmas trees, scenes from the North Pole - maybe even Santa’s sleigh?’’

To enter the competition, neighbours need to upload a snap of their festively-themed letterbox to their Neighbourly noticeboards with the hashtag #christmasletterbox.

A range of goodies is on offer for the best decorated boxes, including gift hampers and Prezzy cards.

Entries will initially be judged by Pero, along with Neighbourly cofounder Casey Eden. Their favourite selections will be put up in a national poll so the ultimate winner can be decided by communities.