From late October through to early December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand. Rose enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers. There are a wide range of classes in which roses are entered from the more formal ‘one bloom per vase’ through to novelty classes where imaginations can run wild around various themes. No matter what your preference is, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
What if you have a few blooms and want to enter them? No problem, just contact your local rose society and someone will be happy to help you on the day.
Rose shows are also a great chance to learn from rose enthusiasts who are only to happy to share their knowledge and experience. So if you have a problem affecting your roses, want some help identifying a variety or some advice on which roses to grow, feel free to ask and also join up your local rose society.
Below is a list of rose shows and displays being held around New Zealand. For any general enquiries, contact us
North Island
Matamata November 22nd, The Civic Hall, Tainui Street, Matamata.
Show open 12.30 – 5.30pm. Entry $4.
Bulls Saturday November 23rd, Bulls Community Centre – Te Matapihi, Bulls.
Show open 12 noon – 4pm. Gold coin entry.
Manawatu. Saturday November 24th, Community Leisure Centre, Ferguson St, Palmerston North.
Show open 12 noon – 4pm. Gold coin entry. Includes the Manawatu area Designer of the Year hosted by the PN Floral Art Club. Raffles, sales table and refreshments available
Carterton 22nd & 23rd November, 1 High Street North, Carterton.
Show open Friday 22nd Midday – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 3pm.
South Island
Canterbury
29th November. Burwood Hospital, Gate 1/300 Burwood Road, Christchurch.
Open 11am – 4pm. Free entry.
South Canterbury: 30th November and 1st December, Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru.
Show open Saturday 30th 12 noon – 5pm and Sunday 1st 9am – 4pm. Free entry
West Coast Saturday 23rd November, Holy Trinity Centre, Greymouth.
Show open Sat 23rd 1 – 4.30pm.
North Otago 29th and 30th November, Vintage Car Club Rooms, Stoke Street, Oamaru.
Show open Friday 29th November 1pm – 6pm and Saturday 30th Nov.10am – 4pm.
Otago 7th December, St Peter’s Church Hall, Hillside Road, Dunedin.
Open from 1 – 5pm with admission $5.00 (includes afternoon tea). Raffles, calendars and a sales table of roses, plants and cut flowers for sale.