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Publications

The New Zealand Rose Society produces the following publications free to its members.

New Zealand Rose Annual

Features articles from New Zealand and around the world on a variety of topics. Published in June/July each year. Download table of contents here

New Zealand Rose Review

Features members top favourites, review of newer roses, trial ground results and advertisements from rose nurseries with new release roses. A must if you are planning on purchasing some new roses for your garden this year.

Rose Experts Guide

Download table of contents here

Thank you to Pub Charity for a grant to cover the cost of printing.
A valuable reference on all aspects of growing roses. Contains information and advice on a range of topics and includes many diagrams and photos. A month by month calendar lets you know what you need to do with your roses. Issued upon membership of the New Zealand Rose Society. 

Guidelines for Judges and Exhibitors – Revised 2019

Combining the Official Rules for Judging Roses and Guidelines for exhibitors, this is a complete guide for judging and showing roses in New Zealand. Illustrated with colour photos, it covers the spectrum of rose show classes from single blooms through to Medal Classes, baskets and vases.
Click here to download a copy.

kiwi-gardener

The Kiwi Gardener magazine runs regular features on various aspects of growing roses, with input from members of the New Zealand Rose Society (Inc). Subscribe online here

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Rose Events

  • Pacific Rose Bowl Festival
  • Judging schools
  • Rose Ranfurly Days
  • Past New Zealand Events
  • Past International Events

Rose Awards

  • NZRS Life Members
  • New Zealand Rose Award
  • Frank Penn Memorial Award
  • T.A Stewart Memorial Award
  • International Awards

Rose Publications

  • All Publications
  • Book Reviews
  • New Zealand Rose Review
  • Kiwi Gardener

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