Threads of aqua hues will wind their way through the heart of Greerton, bringing life and joy while raising support for worthy causes this winter.

On July 2, amazing yarn creations will be installed on Greerton Village's cherry trees as part of ‘Yarn bombing for a Cause'.

Individuals and groups, have been furiously knitting and crocheting their work to lighten up the town and gain donations for their chosen charities.

'Really, it's just for fun. To add colour and joy in the winter to the Greerton trees, and hopefully raise some money for a cause as well,” says yarn bomber Chrissy St Amant.

This year's theme is ‘Waterways of the World'.

Chrissy has been working on a piece of her own but is also coordinating other projects including an oasis that is putting projects made from previous instalments back into use.

'This particular piece is a true community project with two new crocheters involved, as well as elements sent up from a Blenheim yarn bomber.”

Visitors to the town will be able to vote for different yarn creations, with the winning two gaining $500 each for their charity.

'We have a couple of first timer teams one of which is Our Yarny Friends. They have been working for the last several months in support of Alzheimers Tauranga and I am Hope Foundation.

"The crafty Ninja knits group has been working passionately for their cause, The Incubator Hub.”

For more information and to donate visit: https://givealittle.co.nz/event/greerton-yarn-bomb-2023