We haven't had Halloween yet - but businesses already have Christmas front of mind.
Getting stock into the country last holiday season was a stressful time for many, largely because of how Covid-19 impacted global shipping.
But local issues were also fuelled by problems at New Zealand's largest port: the Ports of Auckland.
Our reporter Jake McKee went to see how businesses are preparing to avoid Covid-19 being the logistical Grinch again.