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
Manawatu: Community Leisure Centre, 569 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Saturday 29th November 12 noon to 4pm. Free entry
Raffles, roses and other plants for sale.
South Island
West Coast: Trinity Church Hall – 201 Tainui Street, Greymouth.
Saturday 29th November 1 – 4pm. Gold coin entry. Raffles will be available.
Canterbury: Burwood Hospital, Burwood Road, Christchurch
Friday 28th November 10am – 4pm.
Raffles & Calendars & Gilroys Roses for sale
South Canterbury: Caroline Bay Lounge as part of the Timaru Festival of Roses
Saturday 6th December 12.30pm – 4.30pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Free entry. Roses ..Raffles Calendars and Cards for sale.
North Otago: Car Club Rooms, Stoke Street, Oamaru
Friday 28th November 12.30pm – 5pm and Saturday 29th 10am – 4pm
Free entry
Otago: St Peter’s Church Hall, Hillside Road, Dunedin
Saturday 29th November 1pm – 5pm.
Admission $5 including refreshments
Rose plants, raffles and calendars for sale