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The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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January 2026 New Year Specials on Tree, Hedge & Garden work

Shoreside Trees & Gardens Ltd

Hi Neighbours,

Shoreside Trees is offering January 2026 New Year Special discounted prices on tree and hedge work and large garden tidy ups.

Our team has had a small break and we are now ready to get stuck into what we do best – providing top quality arborist and garden services.

If you are lucky enough to still have some time off, why not get in touch with Stu to arrange a one-on-one consultation for any tree or garden needs you have plans for.

Stu has been in the industry for 20+ years and prides himself on offering a prompt and professional service from the initial quote with expert advice to carrying out the work in a timely manner by our experienced arborist and garden crews with emphasis on the final finish to provide a truly top-quality service. Our google reviews speak for themselves!!

You can also enquire over the phone with Stu about our supply of top-quality mulch to nurture your gardens this summer and our firewood available for this coming winter. We have limited stock available on both so give Stu a call directly for pricing.

Please see below for a list of the types of services on offer for you:

Tree Services - Tree removals, Tree pruning, Tree reductions, Trimming & Shaping, View Restoration, Stumpgrinding, Chipping, 24/7 Emergency Storm Damage, Site / Section Clearing

Garden Services - Hedge trimming, Reductions and Shaping, Garden Tidy Ups, Pre-Sale Property Tidy Ups, Rubbish Removal

We would love to hear from you, so please get in touch with Stu to arrange your free quote now.
Call or text: 021 175 8660 Freephone: 0800 920 013 Email: Stu@shoresidetrees.co.nz

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

• Yes! New Year, New Me
• Yes - but I rarely stick to them
• Nah - not for me

Vote View Results

• 10% Yes! New Year, New Me
  10% Complete
• 16.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
  16.9% Complete
• 73.1% Nah - not for me
  73.1% Complete

1291 votes