Children running around the car park, some already in their pyjamas were sipping on a Milo and eating sausages from the barbecue. A mother and son travelled from Waikato to sleep in their rented-out station wagon tonight. Papatoetoe resident Reece Autagavaia brought along his two sons Setima, 4, and Taumai, 2 for the night, sleeping in a van with a mattress in the back seat. While there were some already retreating to their cars, most were huddled around the small area in the car park which was brightly lit, talking and laughing with their friends and family. Most have come well-prepared, equipped with sleeping bags, blankets and pillows ready for the chilly night ahead.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 16, 2016 04:18 UTC