The Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden are seeking a new volunteer Treasurer. The Friends are a registered charity and run the Information Centre and Shop in the Botanic Gardens, as well as raise money to support projects in the Gardens. Broadly, the role involves the usual Treasurer things: • Preparing monthly financials and attendance at Committee meetings (we use Xero) • Filing 2 monthly GST returns • Paying invoices (online banking) • Preparing annual accounts for audit • Dealing with Charities Commission filing requirements • Supporting volunteers at the Information Centre in use of the till, cashing up, etc. • Sending out invoices as required, eg annual membership fees , Cruise Ship tours • Helping out at the twice yearly plant sales It’s a great opportunity to get some governance experience and be involved with an iconic part of Dunedin. You don’t need to know anything about gardening or plants, just have an interest in helping out and providing a financial point of view. The role would suit someone with an understanding of accounting principles as it’s a wee bit more involved due to the income from the shop. Any interest, please contact Kathryn Thatcher at info@friendsdbg.co.nz and I’ll be happy to have a chat and provide more info.

In preparation for our AGM meeting coming up soon, we’re opening up all of our exec roles for new applications. We’re looking forward to having some fresh new faces and ideas for our next chapter. If you think you can bring something special to the exec team, please submit your application. Applications close on the 28th of July.

Final week for special pre-purchased wine deals from URBN VINO. Free Dunedin delivery on all 3 packs! Pre-ordered deliveries begin Tuesday April 28th when prices go back to full retail price. Get in quick!

Hope you are all keeping sane & enjoying time in your bubble! We're missing everyone's faces and looking forward to our first event post lockdown more than ever! ♥️ What does level four look like for you ❓Share a photo of you in your home office or on the frontline as an essential worker and be in to win TWO tickets to our first post lockdown event!💥 Two of the team are essential workers 👏 🔒 Check out Jodie working as a funeral director in her office! 🔒 Courtney is out there delivering boxes of fish to the hungry penguins, how cool! 🐧 Looking forward to seeing your 'office' - don't forget to tag us! 🤩