
We're looking for...The Best Floral Garden
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your floral garden to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃


Poll: What would bring you back to the city centre?
Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
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26.2% Delicious eats: cafés, restaurants, and foodie hotspots
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30.8% Retail therapy: clothing, shops, and unique finds
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24.4% Things to do: cinemas, arcades, entertainment
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18.6% Services & businesses: the practical stuff

Through your lense: Share your favourite corner of your indoor sanctuary
Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...
We’d love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...


Share your favourite raspberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!
Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
