There's loads of Hamilton households that go all out on their Christmas light displays. And they deserve the chance to be rewarded for bringing joy to so many. 

Let the Battle of the Bulbs begin!   

We've got $5000 in prizes to giveaway!!!

1st place - $2000

2nd place - $1000

3rd - 5th place - $500 each

Plus 5 x $100 Prezzy Cards to give away to people who cast a vote for their favourite.

So if you're busting out 50,000 fairy lights, a next-level nativity scene, or an army of inflatable Santas - register your interest below and we'll be in touch with more details. 

Battle of the Bulbs 2026

1. Promoter

The Battle of the Bulbs competition is organised and promoted by Lodge Real Estate (Hamilton) Limited ("Lodge").

2. Eligibility

• Entry is free and open to residential properties located within Hamilton City limits.

• Entrants must be aged 18 years or over and be the property owner or have permission from the property owner to enter.

• Only one entry per residential property is permitted.

• Lodge employees and their immediate families may enter the competition but are not eligible to receive prizes.

• Entries must feature a genuine Christmas light or festive display at the nominated property.

3. How to Enter

• Entrants must complete the registration form at lodge.co.nz/botbentry before the advertised closing date.

• Lodge will contact registered participants with further information about the competition, including display requirements and voting dates.

• Registration of interest does not automatically guarantee inclusion in the public voting competition. Entrants must complete any additional entry requirements communicated by Lodge.

• Lodge reserves the right to decline entries that are incomplete, misleading, inappropriate or do not meet the competition requirements.

4. Competition Dates

• Entries open: 23rd October 2026

• Entries close: 30th November 2026

• Public voting opens: 4th December 2026

• Public voting closes: 23rd December 2026

• Winners announced: 24th December 2026

All dates and times are in New Zealand local time.

5. Display Requirements

• Christmas displays must be installed and operational during the advertised voting period.

• Displays must be visible from a public road or other publicly accessible viewing area without requiring visitors to enter private property.

• Entrants are responsible for ensuring their displays are safely installed, maintained and operated, including compliance with relevant electrical safety requirements.

• Entrants must take reasonable steps to ensure their displays do not create hazards for visitors, neighbouring properties or road users.

• Lodge accepts no responsibility for costs associated with installing, operating, maintaining or removing displays.

6. Voting and Winner Selection

• The competition is a People's Choice award, with winners determined by the number of valid public votes received during the voting period.

• Voting will take place through Lodge's designated online voting platform.

• Each person may vote once during the competition.

• The five eligible displays receiving the highest number of valid votes will be awarded first, second, third, fourth, fifth  place respectively.

• In the event of a tie affecting a prize position, Lodge will determine the relevant placing through an independent judging process based on creativity, visual impact and festive spirit.

• Lodge reserves the right to investigate voting irregularities and remove fraudulent, automated, duplicate or manipulated votes.

• Entrants must not use bots, paid voting services, fake accounts or other methods intended to unfairly influence voting results.

• Entrants may encourage friends, family and the public to vote for their displays through legitimate means.

• Lodge's decisions regarding eligibility, vote validity and competition results are final, subject to applicable law.

7. Prizes

The following prizes will be awarded:

Christmas Display Awards

• First place: $3,000

• Second place: $1,000

• Third to Fifth place: $500

Voter Prizes

• Five voters will each receive a $100 Prezzy Card.

• Voter prize winners will be selected by random draw from all eligible voters who provide the required contact information.

• Each eligible voter may receive only one voter prize.

The total advertised prize pool is $5,000.

Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable. Prezzy Cards are subject to the card issuer's terms and conditions.

8. Winner Notification

• Winners will be contacted using the details provided during entry or voting.

• Winners may be announced on Lodge's website, social media channels and other promotional material.

• If a winner cannot be contacted within seven days of reasonable attempts, Lodge may determine an alternative winner or forfeit the relevant prize, subject to applicable law.

• Winners may be required to verify their identity and eligibility before receiving their prize.

9. Photography and Promotion

• By entering, participants agree that their Christmas display may be photographed or filmed by Lodge or its authorised representatives.

• Entrants grant Lodge permission to use photographs, video footage and descriptions of their display for promoting Battle of the Bulbs, including on websites, social media, digital advertising and other marketing channels.

• Property addresses and display locations may be published to help members of the public find and enjoy participating displays.

• Entrants confirm they have the necessary permissions for photographs or videos they submit to Lodge and that these materials do not infringe any third-party rights.

• Lodge will take reasonable care when publishing content and will not intentionally disclose personal contact details without permission.

10. Public Safety and Property Access

• Participation in Battle of the Bulbs does not require entrants to provide public access to their property.

• Members of the public are encouraged to view displays safely from public areas and to respect residents, neighbours and private property.

• Entrants are responsible for managing their own displays and any visitors they choose to invite onto their property.

• Lodge is not responsible for loss, damage, injury or disruption associated with a display or visits to participating properties, except to the extent liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

11. Privacy

• Personal information collected through entry and voting will be used to administer the competition, communicate with participants, verify eligibility, award prizes and promote competition results.

• Information will be handled in accordance with Lodge's Privacy Policy, available at lodge.co.nz.

• Entrants may request access to or correction of their personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

• Participation does not automatically constitute consent to receive unrelated marketing communications from Lodge. Any such consent will be requested separately.

12. General Conditions

• Lodge reserves the right to disqualify any entrant or voter who breaches these terms or engages in conduct that compromises the fairness, safety or integrity of the competition.

• If circumstances beyond Lodge's reasonable control prevent the competition from proceeding as planned, Lodge may postpone, suspend or cancel the competition. Any changes will be communicated as promptly as reasonably practicable.

• Lodge will not be responsible for technical failures, interrupted internet access or other issues beyond its reasonable control that prevent entry or voting.

• Nothing in these terms excludes or limits any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.

• The competition is governed by New Zealand law.

• Participation in the competition constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

13. Contact

For enquiries about Battle of the Bulbs, please contact Lodge Real Estate through lodge.co.nz.