Stardome campaign

Stardome Observatory and Planetarium is setting its sights on Earth with the inaugural Great Christmas Giveback.

Embracing the Christmas spirit of giving, Stardome is launching the campaign in December.

It’s also giving customers a chance to see a Stardome show at a discounted price while supporting two charities.

Customers need to donate an item to Auckland City Mission or SPCA Auckland during December.

The item could be big, small, one item or multiple, something as simple as a jar of jam or a tin of kitten food.

By bringing the donation to Stardome, tickets will be discounted.

‘‘This holiday season we have decided to focus on Earth and those that need assistance during the Christmas period,’’ Stardome chief executive David Houldsworth says.

‘‘We are pleased to be able to support these community organisations and with the help of our generous visitors, spread some Christmas joy to those in need.’’

Auckland City missioner Diane Robertson says thousands of Auckland families turn up to the mission for help at Christmas.

‘‘We provide food and presents to let them celebrate Christmas. We are only able to provide this help because of the generosity of Aucklanders who donate presents and food,’’ she says.

SPCA marketing and fundraising manager Rona Booth says they will also be busy over the festive season.