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Artificial Christmas trees have their place, but there nothing quite like the smell of freshly cut pine from a real Christmas tree.
This year, without any Covid drawbacks, many of our emergency services are again selling trees to raise money. Here’s a look at some of the locations across the wider Mahurangi district:
Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade
One of the busiest brigades in the area, Warkworth is fundraising for a new vehicle to raise its capabilities. It has already answered more than 280 callouts this year. Trees will be available in the carpark above the station, from midday to 6pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 6pm on weekends.
Deputy fire chief Simon Morris says the station normally sells outs so people should get in early to avoid disappointment. Prices range from $45 to $200 depending on the size of the tree. Tree wrapping is also available for a small additional cost to make transporting the trees easier.
Wellsford St John
Trees are available at Hammer Hardware, 29 Station Road, which is open from 8am to 5pm on weekdays, 8am to 4pm on Saturdays and 9am to 3pm on Sundays. Prices start $45 for a standard tree, up to $90 for the largest. Money raised will benefit St John cadets in Wellsford.
Mangawhai St John
In Mangawhai, St John crews are selling Christmas trees from the ambulance station. Opening times are 3pm to 6pm on weekdays, and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays. A standard tree costs $50 through to $100 for large trees. Anyone wanting a larger tree must pre-order. The station, which is run entirely by volunteers, is raising money for station equipment.
Maungaturoto St John
St John Christmas trees are again available at two venues – Farm Source Maungaturoto in Hurndall Street and also from the St John shop, in Kaiwaka, located at 542 State Highway 1. Trees cost $45 each.
