The New Zealand Rose Society is a vibrant, welcoming and inclusive community for rose enthusiasts across the country.
Members of The New Zealand Rose Society have been growing roses, sharing garden tips, enjoying guest speakers, exhibiting roses, forming friendships, and visiting each other’s gardens since 1931.
With a deep-rooted commitment to education and conservation, we foster a thriving rose culture across New Zealand. Through workshops, exhibitions and events, we provide a platform for members to showcase their expertise, exchange knowledge, and celebrate the incredible diversity of roses.
Use the Rose Finder, an initiative by the New Zealand Rose Society, to help you find roses that are currently for sale in New Zealand.
Discover the nearest of the 23 affiliated District Rose Societies on the map and connect with rose enthusiasts in your own community.
Becoming a member of The New Zealand Rose Society offers something for everyone with a passion for roses. From hands-on workshops and pruning demonstrations to local and national rose shows, members learn new skills, share knowledge, and celebrate their roses. Our year-round programme is packed with events that combine learning, fun, and community for gardeners of all levels.
From hands-on pruning workshops and rose trials to vibrant local and national rose shows, there’s always an opportunity to learn, share, and celebrate roses with others.
Enjoy the Rose of the Month and keep up with what’s happening across the country with the latest NZRS blogs, articles and publications.
This months featured rose is an award winning shrublet rose from Kordes Rosen of Germany. ‘Marondo’ is an easy care rose with clusters of true red blooms produced continuously from spring until early winter. An added bonus in autumn is the display of hips. Super easy to grow with lush...
This months featured rose is a modern updated version of a classic favourite and a new release in winter 2026 AMORÉ® Jubilé Papa MEILLAND® bears striking dark velvety red double blooms of classic form, opening to a ruffled centre. The heavenly scent with capture any nose close with its strong...
Our featured rose this month is a new release for winter 2026 from New Zealand rose breeder Mike Athy ‘Oxford Girl’ features clusters of pink blooms, old fashioned in form with a strong, sweet scent to enjoy. The plant is very healthy and vigorous growing to 3 metres, with dark...
Produced by the New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) for members and now available for purchase, this is your essential guide to the newer roses sold in nurseries and garden centres around New Zealand.
Order your copy today and start planning which roses you would like to grow.
Please note: A hard copy of the New Zealand Rose Review is included with all membership subscriptions.