The Neighbourly Backyard Awards
We are kicking off The Neighbourly Backyard Awards, a campaign where you can show off the hard work and love you’ve put into your backyard and win prizes for it!
We'll be rolling out the competition by sharing a new category (and new $100 Mitre10 voucher) every week.
There's three fun categories for you to enter:
Best loved lawn
Best floral garden
Most creative backyard build
To be in to win, keep an eye out for the post from us every Monday announcing the new category in a post and you can share your entry in its comments below. It starts Monday 27th January when we'll be taking entries for Best Loved Lawn so get prepping, neighbours!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17% Hmm, maybe?
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10% Yes!
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Glen Eden Community Market - 20 December 2025 9am - 12pm
🎉 Glen Eden Community Market – Saturday 20th December! 🎉
🕙 9am–12pm | Glen Eden Community House
Join us for our final market of the year – a festive morning full of fun, learning, and community spirit!
🚗 20 Car Boot Stalls – Treasure hunting, bargains & local goodies
🚒 Fire Truck Visit @ 10am – Meet our local heroes
💦 Water Balloon Fight – Splash into summer fun
🎄 DIY Christmas Coasters & Crackers – Get crafty and festive
🌭 Sausage Sizzle – Grab a tasty bite and support local
❤️ Hato Hone | St John CPR Demos – Learn life-saving skills
🎩 Popcorn the Clown Magic Show @ 11am – Laughs, tricks & magical fun!
Free entry – bring your whānau, friends, and festive spirit! We appreciate your support!
📍 Parking Info:
All on-site parking is taken up by the market. Please park on Pisces Road, Solar Road, Kamara Road, or Capricorn Place and walk into the park. There is walkway access from Solar Road.
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