What unusual treasures have you found in your back yard?
Hey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of unearthed garden treasures, whether they're something rare, sentimental, valuable, or just plain unexpected. What did you find and how did you come across it? And what happened next?
Email Homed reporter Katie Newton on katie.newton@stuff.co.nz to share your back yard discoveries.
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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22% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Book Cellar Christmas Opening hours
Merry Christmas from The Book Cellar!
The summer break is the perfect time to relax with a book or two (or three or four…). And, of course, books make excellent gifts. There is still time to come in and find the perfect read for you or someone else.
You will find us in the basement rooms of Cashmere Presbyterian Church (entry via the driveway for 58 Dyers Pass Road)
Our Christmas hours are:
Monday 22nd December, 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 24th December, 10am – 12noon
Friday 26th December (Boxing Day), 10am – 1pm (last day for the year).
We will reopen with our usual hours on Thursday 8th January 2026
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