24-04-2025
Tauranga's Ninja Knits create poppy display for Anzac Day at RSA
'It's an honour to contribute to such a meaningful site for Anzac Day.'
The knitted poppies were mounted on the ends of knitting needles and 'planted' in the RSA's entrance garden to create a stunning carpet of red.
'We've also made wreaths. At the RSA's request we will be placing them alongside the walkway and also some to be seen from the road,' Pedersen said.
The poppy installation serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served and died in wars, encapsulating the sentiment of 'Lest We Forget'.
It also underscores the mission of Tauranga RSA, which provides support, advocacy and camaraderie to current and former members of the New Zealand Defence Force, their families and descendants.
'What a fantastic idea and tribute to the veterans departed and surviving,' Tauranga RSA president Morton Anderson said.
'I commend the group for their endeavour.'
The RSA building, located in Greerton, sits next to the Tauranga RSA Cenotaph, where the Anzac Day service and parade will begin at 5.45am.
After the commemoration, attendees will be invited to walk through the striking display of red poppies and enjoy a cooked breakfast in the RSA's restaurant.
