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In our community

In our community

Bunnings is committed to participating in the communities in which we operate by contributing to local, regional and national causes, charities and organisations throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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Garden Transformation

Our team arrived at Forrest Hill Primary School with a mission (and a truckload of bark) ready to dig in and make a difference. Bark was spread, weeds were pulled, a forgotten pond space was transformed and the large Koru Garden, was filled with soil, ready for planting. Students joined in helping to assemble the new Buddy Bench. By the end of the day, the school grounds looked refreshed and community connections were reinforced.

Many Bunnings Team Member's and children in front of a bench with writing on it saying buddy bench.

Raised gardens, raised spirits

Our Hamilton team had the privilege of building a wheelchair-accessible raised garden bed for the residents of Resthaven Community Trust. Along with the garden bed, the team donated a variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees to create a vibrant, productive space. Designed to be inclusive, the garden encourages residents — including those living with dementia or limited mobility 
Lots of Bunnings Team Member's holding garden tools around Raised wooden garden beds.

Community Report

Welcome to our 2025 Community Report, where we reflect on the past year and share some of the many community and sustainability initiatives we’ve delivered alongside local communities in Aotearoa/New Zealand and Australia.

 

For more than 25 years, the Bunnings sausage sizzle has provided grassroots community groups a simple way to raise funds to continue their important work in our communities.

Not-for-profit organisations can book a sizzle with their local store - they need to bring volunteers and some supplies and Bunnings helps with the rest.

A sausage in bread with sauce on it in front of a Bunnings store

100% of funds raised go to your community group.

Organising a Bunnings sausage sizzle is easy – BYO volunteers and necessary products and we’ll help look after the rest. Simply fill out our online form to submit your enquiry to your local ‘Activities Organiser’ Bunnings Team Member. Conditions apply.

How do I apply for a sausage sizzle?

Simply fill out our online form to submit your enquiry to your community group’s local store’s ‘Activities Organiser’.

The local ‘Activities Organiser’ will then be in contact to discuss your application and next steps. This will include detail of what the funds will be used for (e.g. upgrading facilities, purchasing equipment) and any other required documentation.

Who can apply?

Bunnings receives many requests for support, and in order to consider these worthwhile requests fairly and objectively we have developed a broad framework covering our community involvement activities. 

In line with this framework, our priority is to work directly with not-for- profit community groups and charities. This allows our stores to fully participate in the communities in which they operate by providing meaningful assistance to their local community.

We strive to work with organisations that share the Bunnings values and reserve the right to decline activities with organisations that don’t align. 

Pricing

The price of a sausage in bread is $2.50 (with or without onions) and drinks are $2.00.

What do we need to supply?

Supplied by Community Group

  • Minimum of three volunteers
  • Sausages, bread, onion, condiments, drinks
  • Napkins, garbage bags, condiment bottles
  • Cleaning equipment, hand wash, paper towel and detergents
  • Heat proof gloves to handle the grease tray and a food grade thermometer
  • Cooking utensils (tongs, spatula, knives)
  • Small bottle of oil
  • Cash Float (recommended $100)
  • Mobile payment device (optional)
  • Cloth aprons and disposable gloves
  • Appropriate food grade storage containers
  • Coolers with sufficient ice to maintain the temperature of raw products and a thermometer to check food is at the required temperature

Supplied by Bunnings

  • Stainless steel barbecue unit
  • Bunnings gazebos
  • Steel sausage holder
  • Sand bags (for gazebos)
  • Fire extinguisher and fire blanket
  • A-frame Blackboard to display your group name, prices and the cashless options
  • Gas
  • Fresh water filled container for hand washing and cleaning utensils
  • Trestle table to store supplies on and serving tables
  • Degreaser and cleaning supplies

And lastly…

The Bunnings’ sausage sizzle has become both a valued fundraising opportunity for eligible community groups and an important part of the Bunnings experience for our customers.

We love welcoming you into our stores and helping you raise funds to support the local community.

A person holding a sausage in bread out the front of a Bunnings store

Bunnings proudly supports local community groups by providing hands-on assistance with their projects. Wherever possible, our store teams take the opportunity to get out into the community and help with grassroots projects including garden makeovers and providing D.I.Y. support. We also provide product and gift card donations for community activities including raffles and fundraising events.

Requests for hands-on support should be made in writing on the community or charitable organisation’s original letterhead and sent to your nearest Bunnings store, to the attention of the Activities Organiser Bunnings Team Member.