Rotary Club of Oamaru president Jim Hopkins and member Ele Ludemann spent yesterday morning selling Christmas trees. Yesterday, the Rotary Club of Oamaru held a Christmas tree sale in Oamaru’s harbour area, but it was more than just a fundraiser. As a means to tackle the issue and spread some Christmas cheer, the council asked the Rotary Club if it would like to take the trees away to sell. Rotary Club president Jim Hopkins said the group had made a modest impact in removing the unwanted pines. The trees were sold at upwards of $10, and all the funds raised would go to various community projects.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 13, 2021 07:02 UTC