Garden Exchange


Time & Location
11 Apr 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
250 Spa Road, 250 Spa Road, Tauhara, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
About
Garden Exchange & Community Marketplace
Saturday 11th April | Taupō Timebank Gardens
Got a garage, shed, cupboard, spare room, or car boot full of good stuff that still has plenty of life left in it?
The Garden Exchange is your chance to clear it out, make a bit of money, swap what you no longer need, and be part of something bigger — a community built on sharing, skills, and practical exchange.
🌿 Two Experiences, One Day
Out the Front – Community Marketplace (Car Boot Sale)
Run by Julian, this is your classic-but-better car boot market.
No stress, no strangers at your house, no endless messages online.
Just book a space, turn up, set up, and let the people come to you.
Perfect for:
clearing out quality secondhand items
selling or swapping surplus garden produce
upcycled and handmade goods
fundraising for schools, clubs, or groups
anyone keen on a simple, social market day
Inside the Gardens – The Exchange (Open Day Experience)
Step inside the Taupō Timebank gardens and discover something different.
This is where the deeper idea comes to life.
We are launching Timebank Hours — a new way to trade that goes beyond money.
Here, you can:
exchange skills, knowledge, and time
trade produce, goods, and services
connect with others in a practical, hands-on way
learn how to be part of a local sharing economy
It’s less about buying and selling…
and more about participating, connecting, and contributing.
🔄 What Makes This Different?
This isn’t your typical market.
It’s built around:
reuse instead of waste
community over convenience
real value beyond just dollars
giving good things a second, third, or fourth life
It’s a place where:
tools get shared
knowledge gets passed on
food gets grown and exchanged
and people actually meet each other
💡 If you’ve ever thought:
“I should really do a garage sale one day…”
This is your easier, better option.
🤝 Come Be Part of It
Whether you’re:
selling
swapping
browsing
or just curious
You’ll find something here.
Good people. Good stuff. Good ideas.
