SunLive has gone to Bayfair Shopping Centre and asked people how they are feeling about the Christmas shopping season, if they have started and if recession is going to have any effect on their spending power this festive season.
SunLive was also curious to know what people thought were the popular toys this summer.

Yes, a bit less than last year. Lego
Enid Reynolds, Mt Maunganui

I do all my shopping on Boxing Day. Probably spend less. My son is asking for a remote control car.
Raukawa Wilson, Te Puke

I have it all done. I spend the same each year.
Elma Wright, Tauranga

Only Christmas cards so far, not spending less but I would like to make it a little better this year.
Jennifer Miller, Papamoa

Not started yet, I will probably spend less this year. Snake boards.
Wayne Cromb, Tauranga

Not started yet, spending more this year.
Louisa Tuputupu, Mt Maunganui

Yes, probably spend less than last year. We have brought a Nintendo Wii.
Alex Cairencross, Tauranga