Garden Exchange

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.