The 2017 National Autumn Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the Nelson Rose Society on March 18th and 19th 2017 at the Stoke Memorial Hall. With the theme of ‘Sunshine and Roses’, this event celebrated 70 years of the Nelson Rose Society and rosarians traveled from Whangarei to Oamaru bringing with them many beautiful roses to exhibit.
Large Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Pacific Glory' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Northland Beauty' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Lady in Red' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Margaret Sherwood' | Bev Fletcher | Waikato |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Pacific Glory' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Pacific Glory' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | 'Kardinal'  | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
| Best Exhibit in Section Three | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |
Miniature Type Roses
| Variety | Exhibitor | District Rose Society | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion of Champions | 'Chelsea Belle' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Decorative | 'Chelsea Belle' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Exhibition | 'Fairhope' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Fully Open | 'Irresistible' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Small Stem | 'Kaikoura' | Violet Forshaw | Northland |
| Champion Large Stem | 'Flower Power' | Janice Walker | Northland |
| Champion Display Vase | Behold' | Derrol & Helen White | Northland |