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
National Rose Show
‘Rustic Roses in Rangiora’
Hosted by the Canterbury Rose Society
Rangiora A & P Showgrounds
156 Ashley Street, Rangiora
Saturday 21st November 12.30pm – 5pm and Sunday 22nd November 10am – 4pm
Entry: Adult $5. Under 16 free.
Rose filled weekend of family fun including Rose displays, photography competition, colouring in competition, plant sales (roses, perennials, annuals), iron garden supports plus Q&A session with rose experts at 1pm Sunday 22nd
Click here for further information and to download registration form, show schedule and colouring competitions
North Island
Auckland
Bishop Selwyn Hall, St Stephens Ave, Parnell.
Saturday November 7th 11.30am – 4.30pm and Sunday November 8th 10am – 3pm
Free entry. Sales table with roses, calendars and raffles.
Franklin
St Andrews Church, 85 Queen Street, Waiuku
Friday 13th November 12 noon – 4pm and Saturday November 14th 10am – 4pm
Entry by koha: Refreshments available, floral displays, raffles, boutique market stalls, sales tables. Fundraiser for Franklin Hospice.
Bay of Plenty
Wesley Methodist Hall 100, 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Saturday 31st October 11am – 4pm. Entry Adults $5.00, Gold card holders $3 under 16 free.
Waikato
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Saturday 14th November 12 noon – 4.30pm and Sunday 15th November 10am – 4.00p
Entry $2, under 16 free with adult. Raffles, sales table, and trade stands.
Te Awamutu
TA Rugby Sports & Recreation Club, 420 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu.
Friday 6th November 1-4pm, Saturday 7th November 9am – 3pm.
Entry: Adults $3, Children Free
Matamata
Matamata Civic Centre, 11 Tainui St, Matamata
Friday 27th November.
Bulls
Te Matapihi, Bulls Community Centre, Criterion Street, Bulls
Saturday 14th November. 12 noon – 3.30pm. Gold coin entry.
Feilding
Feilding Bible Chapel, 107 Warwick Street, Feilding
Saturday 21st November. 12.30pm to 4pm
Entry free. Raffles and afternoon tea available.
Manawatu:
Caccia Birch House, 130 Te Awe Awe Street, Palmerston North
Sunday 22nd November 12 noon to 4pm. Entry $2. Floral Art show and talk from Samantha Matthews ‘Growing Gorgeous Matthews Roses’ at 2pm.
Raffles, roses and other plants for sale.
Wairarapa:
Senior Citizens Hall, Cole Street, Masterton
Saturday 14th November. Open 1 – 3pm.
Carterton
Carterton Club, 35 Broadway, Carterton
Friday 13th 12 noon – 4pm and Saturday 14th November 9am – 3pm.
Hutt Valley
Walter Nash Centre, Taita
Saturday 14th November 12 noon – 4pm and Sunday 15th 10am – 3.30pm
Entry $3 adults, children free.
Rose bunches, rose bushes and other plants for sale.
South Island
West Coast
Trinity Church Hall – 201 Tainui Street, Greymouth.
Saturday 5th December 1 – 4pm. Gold coin entry. Raffles will be available.
South Canterbury
Caroline Bay Lounge, Virtue Avenue, Timaru
Saturday 28th November 12.30pm – 5pm and Sunday 29th 9.30am to 4pm
Free entry. Roses, Raffles Calendars and Rose Cards for sale.
North Otago:
The Willow Park Lodge, Observatory Village, Stoke Street, Oamaru.
Friday 4th and Saturday 5th December
Otago
St Peter’s Church Hall, Hillside Road, Dunedin
Saturday 28th November 1pm – 4pm.
Admission $5 includes afternoon tea
Plant sales (including roses), rose identification and raffles.