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Yarn Bombing in Greerton, Tauranga

Yarn Bombing Greerton Tauranga
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Every winter since 2013, the Greerton community yarn-bomb their trees. For those not in the know, yarn bombing is when tree trunks are ‘dressed’ in knitted and crocheted yarn. Each tree is affiliated with a charity; people can vote for their favourite tree and that tree’s charity gets a sizable donation.

This year (2020), the theme is ‘Aotearoa (New Zealand): What it Means to Me.” Designs include an Edmond’s Cookbook, a jar of Marmite, and several rugby themed trees.

This last one’s my favourite. I love all the little bees all over it.

If you’re ever in the area at the right time of year, I suggest that you take an hour or two to wander around Greerton and look at the trees.

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2 thoughts on “Yarn Bombing in Greerton, Tauranga

  1. These are so gorgeous – the creativity of them! Do people just bagsie a tree, or are they allocated? We saw a similar scheme in Portland where the city’s statues are dressed every year, and apparently there is hot competition for the most popular figures (a couple of bronze otters, I think). Love all the pictures – thanks for posting, Emily.

    1. Thanks, I’m really struggling for travel content right now.
      I don’t know for certain, but I believe the trees are assigned. There are calls on the Facebook Page for groups interested in participating to get in touch.

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