Come on Greerton. Use your knitting skills to warm your children.
It seems ridiculous to me that in a country where breakfasts are being provided at schools, and Kids Can distributes raincoats and shoes, folks would choose to knit covers for trees.
Children's trunks and limbs could well be covered with that yarn, and effort. There are two Homes of Hope in Greerton, which I feel sure would appreciate knitted or crocheted blankets, slippers and beanies for their kids. Women's Refuge is just down the road in Gate Pa, where there are more needy folk. The premature baby unit would also happily make use of little hats and jackets.
These are just a few of the worthy causes which would appreciate your help - and the trees won't mind missing out one bit.
Many folk in Tauranga knit for overseas missions too, and are always looking for more yarn and knitters. There must be a better way to promote Greerton Village than bombing trees with knitting.
Nelda McCann, Omokoroa.