Tauranga City Council has planted 5000 bulbs at Tutarawānanga - Yatton Park. This marks the establishment of a Memory Meadow which will be in full bloom in time for Daffodil Day at the end of August.
This effort, carried out by Tauranga City Council (TCC) staff, also includes making available park space and support for a community planting event that will see the Memory Meadow further expanded on Saturday, 10 May. TCC has also donated a further 5000 bulbs to contribute to the planting day.
Members of the community are encouraged to contribute to the day by purchasing daffodil bulbs via the Cancer Society website, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Society Waikato / Bay of Plenty.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale emphasised the importance of supporting the Cancer Society through this initiative.
“Everyone has been impacted by cancer in some way, either directly or indirectly. We’re proud to be able to support this special cause – it’s a wonderful way to bring the community together in support.”
TCC’s Parks & Open Spaces Asset Advisor, Phil Hudson says daffodils add a beautiful touch to the park, but they also hold a sentimental value.
“Daffodils symbolise new beginnings and hope, which is exactly what we want to offer to those impacted by cancer.”
“Kick-starting the Memory Meadow was a special task for our team, and we look forward to the sea of yellow at Tutarawānanga - Yatton Park in time for Daffodil Day in August,” Phil adds.
The Memory Meadow promises to be a spectacular display in spring, but it relies on contributions from the community to bring it to life. The target for the community planting day is 5000 more bulbs. The more bulbs that are purchased, the more the Cancer Society can do for people in our community.
Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty Chief Executive, Helen Carter adds that the support of the meadow has been heartwarming to see.
“We are hopeful this will be the start of something special for the people of Tauranga. We are incredibly grateful to Tauranga City Council and EVES Real Estate for their support in bringing this space to the community.”
The upcoming community planting day is the biggest daffodil planting effort to date in Tauranga and is also supported by EVES Real Estate.
Bulbs can be purchased online, with the option to participate in the community planting event on Saturday, 10 May, at 1pm at Tutarawānanga - Yatton Park. Bulbs will also be available for purchase on-site.
For more information on the planting day, visit https://www.bit.ly/memorymeadowstauranga
