Jennian Homes Wairarapa staff have built a stunning play house in their free time and will donate it to the Masterton Host Waipoua Lions Club to raffle next year - after it features in this year's Christmas parades.
Managing director Gareth Norris said he had the idea for the project a few years ago and it was great to finally get it under way.
Although the house is nearly complete with a deck, sink and table, the builders were still to attach the spouting and add some synthetic grass.
Mr Norris said the project was a fun way to give back to the community and he estimated the building to be worth between $4000 and $5000.
"The great thing about that is not only will they raise money for a charity but a Wairarapa family is to end up with this house for the price of a raffle ticket," he said.
"It was a real team effort."
He said his young children had seen the play house and thought it was "neat".
"I can't wait until it goes to another family and the little kids can play with it."
Earlier this year, the company raised about $80,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Wellington after they built and auctioned a house in Carterton.