Christmas in New Zealand (Official Music Video)

In Aotearoa the sun stays up until late. How can children possibly go to bed when Santa is coming and it's not even dark yet?
Join me on a beautiful journey into the stunningly crafted video which encapsulates what Christmas in New Zealand means to me and my family.
CREDITS
Videography and production- Joe Murdie and The Film Crew Ltd
Produced by Erin Murdie and Anna van Riel
Audio track- Daniel Fairley and Mirrors Audio
This music video was made possible with the help of NZ on Air.
CAST
Anna van Riel
Matilda and Oscar van Urquhart
Lochlan Urquhart
Michaela Cox
Stella and Willow
The Gorman Family
Opa & Oma van Riel
Listen on Spotify here
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[@frogsongfarm1303]

Awww such a sweet snap shot

[@1LilDave]

"afternoon naps on the sofa" ... I was imagning the next line to be 'sleeping off a food coma'

[@devil99021]

love the song pls do more songs about nz

[@margiferguson5052]

Absolutely fantastic, love it Anna. X

[@danbryant4767]

Wonderful video and song! Wow, love the retro feel to it. Warm fuzzies

[@annavanrielmusic]

Cheers Dan! I love the retro vibe too

[@kathharrison]

Just gorgeous Anna ❤

[@annavanrielmusic]

Thank you babe x

[@beastmusic8457]

Na this is too good, new fav Christmas song 😍

[@tracimeek-reid2572]

Wonderful!

[@annavanrielmusic]

Thanks Trace the Ace!

[@KathBeesongs4kids]

Love, love LOOOVE this!! ❤️

[@wendyr9601]

Love it Anna! Very well done to all involved 💞

[@annavanrielmusic]

Thanks so much Wendy xoxo

[@katalystmediaNZ]

Very cool Anna! As usual! :) Keep up the great inspiring creative juices. Much Love and Happy Christmas to you and yours.

[@KathrynBennie]

Absolutely in love with this! So delightfully New Zealand, beautifully crafted, makes me smile continuously as I watch, reminisce my own happy beach days and listen to the lovely lyrics. Well done to the team!

[@annavanrielmusic]

Awesome! Thanks Kathryn

[@BronwynDann]

Love this! So heartwarming.

[@annavanrielmusic]

Thanks Bronny! xoxoxo

[@ParabolaWest]

This is so great!!!! Nailed it! What an iconic video - love it!

[@annavanrielmusic]

Thank you girlfriend

[@canapesalmon8855]

Fabulous work Anna .Love the shot of the kiddies walking in their flippers..A great feel good tune and film.Love that nostalgic feel .Hard work paying off again. Well done

[@annavanrielmusic]

Thanks Canapé Salmon 😂❤

[@18MundyStJournals]

Love this so much. Toe tapping along xx ❤️ beautiful song and fantastic imagery. Great actors too 😉❤️

[@annavanrielmusic]

Thanks a million ❤

[@angelatiller9152]

Love this. Spot on, not just Christmas but summer time as a whole.

[@annavanrielmusic]

Absolutely! Roll on summer x

[@tracyjonesmusic1]

Oh fantastic ! Whata treat ❤️💚❤️💚 to hear and watch this short video Congrats🥂

[@cameronwaddel4072]

I hope TVNZ makes this their go to filler music video over the season. It deserves to be injected into the communal consciousness.🙂❤️

[@joemurdiefilms]

Hey Cameron! I believe that is in the works!

[@annavanrielmusic]

It sure is 👌

[@ktrm9109]

Beautiful song and video :)

[@cucunmulia1203]

Verry beautiful ...❤❤❤

[@sarahdawnhaynes4886]

This is a beautifully shot video with perfect editing and the song is an absolute delight. All the love from Boulder, CO, USA

[@annavanrielmusic]

Nawwww! appreciate it babe x

[@denishailey2150]

Magic

[@erinmurdie1454]

A stella song, incredible vision and a stella line up of gorgeous talent - well done Anna it’s gorgeous!!

[@annavanrielmusic]

I couldn't have done it without you Erin! You're an absolute star!!!

[@carlylow4384]

Amazing!!! We now have a national song that reflects our country!! Can you please re-write the national anthem too!

[@annavanrielmusic]

You bet!!!

[@joemurdiefilms]

🎉🎉🎉

[@UkeMe]

Lovely voice and a song you can't help but smile through. Merry Christmas from freezing Utah. 🙂

[@ttevoregerton3483]

Omg this soooooo us come on tvnz use this as your flagship next ywar

[@annavanrielmusic]

Trevor, do you work for TVNZ?

[@berniarmstrong]

Brilliant Anna. Just a joy. I lived in Africa as a child and many of these lines rang true for me I have my own song about a Southern Hemisphere Christmas, if you'd like to hear it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7SaYiqYrx0j6M

[@annavanrielmusic]

Berni me old mate! Thanks for checking in!!!

[@olivia6369]

I miss my daddy 😭