Last chance to enter: Show us your shed and win!

19 Feb 2026

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand's best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winners will be announced in the April 2026 issue of NZ Gardener.

The winner receives $2000 worth of prizes, including:

• $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher
• $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack
• One-year subscription to NZ Gardener

Runners-up receive:

• $500 Resene ColorShop Voucher
• One-year subscription to NZ Gardener

Tell NZ Gardener in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best and send up to five high-quality photos to [email protected]. You could also post them to Resene Shed of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142.

Entries close 23rd February 2026.

Main image: Winner of Shed of the Year 2025, Johanna and Andrew King’s Chateau Shed. The exterior is painted in Resene Gull Grey with a door in Resene Salsa, a lovely red with good depth. The gable ends are painted in Resene Bokara Grey using Resene CoolColour technology to help reflect more heat and window frames in Resene White. 

Published: 19 Feb 2026