COMPETITION DETAILS

  • You will be creating a colourful, fun knitted or crocheted wrap that fully covers the circumference of the palm trees on Kerikeri Road in the centre of the shopping district.

  • Your creation can include any creative elements such as flowers or animals as long as they are created from yarn.

  • The theme that will be used for judging is ‘we’re bloomin’ ok’. You can interpret this however you like but bright colours and floral designs are encouraged.

  • You will install and remove your own creation. However, if you are unable to do this you can request a volunteer to help.

  • Entry is free and is open to anyone - individuals and groups.

  • You can cover one tree or a number of trees.

  • You will need to leave a 20cm gap between the ground or adjacent foliage.

  • Your creation can be as high as 120cm but if you are installing it yourself, please take this into consideration to ensure your safety.

  • You will need to provide the yarn. If you are short on materials we recommend visiting the local op shops.

  • We encourage you to read this article that has tips on the type of fibre to use, measuring to fit and working as a group.

  • There are prizes to be won.

key dates

Entries close: 31 May 2025 (or when all trees have been allocated)

Installation week: 23 - 29 June 2025

Competition judging and winners announced: 1 July 2025

Remove installation: 22 - 28 September 2025

the trees that YOU will be decorating

We are decorating the palm trees in the centre of the shopping district on Kerikeri Road. All tree trunks have been numbered, at around head height (with the exception of the police station tree) - you can see the numbers in the pictures below. You will be allocated a tree number(s) once we have received your entry. You are encouraged to find your tree(s) and take measurements of the trunk to ensure your creation fits.

Outside the Butler Centre

Outside the Butler Centre

Outside Unichem - closest to the shop

Outside Unichem - closest to the shop

Outside Unichem closest to the road

Outside Unichem closest to the road

Outside Harcourts on the corner of Homestead Road

Outside Harcourts on the corner of Homestead Road

Outside Ray White

Outside Ray White

Near Ray White behind the garden

Near Ray White behind the garden

Near Ray White close to the road

Near Ray White close to the road

Outside House of Travel

Outside House of Travel

These trees have been booked by ANZ

These trees have been booked by ANZ

These trees have been booked by ANZ

These trees have been booked by ANZ

Outside Binn Inn / Keri Real

Outside Binn Inn / Keri Real

Outside Pagani

Outside Pagani

Outside the cobblestone mall beside the road

Outside the cobblestone mall beside the road

Outside the music shop

Outside the music shop

Outside Ferment

Outside Ferment

Outside Rock Salt on Cobham Road

Outside Rock Salt on Cobham Road

Outside Rock Salt in the raised garden

Outside Rock Salt in the raised garden

Outside Rock Salt close to the road

Outside Rock Salt close to the road

Outside Rock Salt next to Zest

Outside Rock Salt next to Zest

Outside Possum shop

Outside Possum shop

Outside the police station

Outside the police station