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Boxing Day chaos strikes as Kiwi shoppers battle it out to grab a bargain

December 26, 2018

Auckland's Sylvia Park had over 35,000 people cram into the mall. (Source: Other)

Boxing Day chaos hit the country today, with tens of thousands of people hitting the shops looking for a bargain.

It's expected today's spending will break records.

Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall had around 35,000 people crammed into the mall causing traffic chaos in the area.

Watch how the madness unfolded in the video above.

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