Tauranga locals are being sought to volunteer in some of the region’s most stunning homes, while making a difference for breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ needs more volunteers to help at the NZ House & Garden Tours taking place in Tauranga on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23. 

The annual tours feature some of the beautifully created homes and gardens people love to read about in NZ House & Garden magazine.

As the charity partner of the event, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has received more than $1.5 million raised from the tours since the partnership began in 2014. 

“We’re very grateful for the generosity of NZ House & Garden, the wonderful people who open up their incredible homes or give up their time to volunteer, and the many Kiwis who attend the tours,” says Breast Cancer Foundation NZ CEO Ah-Leen Rayner.

“The money raised from the tours helps to fund our life-saving work in research, education and patient support.

"This is a highlight of our calendar, giving Kiwis the chance to have a lovely day out while also helping us to reach our ambitious goal of zero deaths from breast cancer."

Volunteers are required for morning or afternoon shifts to help make sure the houses are looked after and the tour-goers are kept safe. In return, they’ll be gifted an exclusive goodie bag and discounted tour ticket. 

To sign up or find out more, visit www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz