[CLOSED] Win $1000 prize - $500 cash and a $500 grocery voucher

Win $1000 prize - $500 cash and a $500 grocery voucher - Christmas is just around the corner and for most Kiwi families, that means it's a time for joy and celebration. When it comes to the most eagerly anticipated festive season, we think of friends and family getting together, gifts under the tree and a table laden with delicious food. It's no wonder the kids get so excited! But at Woman's Day, we know Christmas can also be a tough time for many families. For those who are struggling – whether it be emotionally or financially – Christmas can be a sad, lonely or stressful season. If you know of a family who you think deserves a helping hand this Christmas, we'd love to hear from you. You can email or write to us telling us in 500 words or less why you believe a family merits an extra special end-of-year gift. Five families will receive $1000 prize - $500 cash and a $500 grocery voucher - plus a Woman's Day subscription to help make Christmas special this year. Nominate a family in need and help make their Christmas a little brighter. After all, Christmas is the time for giving. Enter below to win! Entry is open only to New Zealand residents. Employees of Bauer Media Group (LP) NZ, their affiliates, agencies and immediate families are ineligible to enter. No responsibilities are taken for lost, misdirected or incomplete entries. One entry per person. This promotion commences November 25 2018 and ends December 9 2018 at midnight. The five winners chosen at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief, Sido Kitchin, will be notified on December 10 2018. Each winner will receive $500 cash. The prize must be taken as offered and is not exchangeable, transferable or redeemable for cash. The promoter is Bauer Media Group (LP) NZ, Shed 12, City Works Depot, 90 Wellesley Street West, Auckland.

This competition closes on Sunday, 9 December 2018 at 11:59 PM AEST.