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Auckland 2022

“All that Jazz” National Spring Rose Show and ConventionHosted by the Auckland Rose Society Mt Eden War Memorial Hall489 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, AucklandNovember 19th and 20th 2022 Show open to the Public:Saturday 19th: 12noon -5pmSunday 20th: 10am – 4pm Admission $5 adultsGold Card Holders $4Under 12 free with an adultClick here to download the show schedule Email the Auckland Rose Society for further information - … [Read more...]

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Pride of Palmy

November is the month when roses are at their best across much of New Zealand as they come into flower and is also the month when many rose shows occur (Covid permitting) and also trial results are announced from the New Zealand Rose Society International Trials in Palmerston North. ‘Pride of Palmy’ has been named to celebrate 50 years of the Palmerston North Rose Trials by its breeder Rob Somerfield of Glenavon Roses. The deep … [Read more...]

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Waikato 2019 winners

The 2019 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was held at the Hamilton Gardens Pavillion in Hamilton on 16th & 17th November 2019. Organised by the Waikato Rose Society, the theme of the show was 'The Grande National' and there were a number of classes set to this theme. The Pavillion was awash with roses while outside, the Rogers Rose Garden looked spectacular for the Pacific Rose Bowl Festival. Rosarians from Kaitaia to Southland … [Read more...]

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Northland 2017

The 2017 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the Northland Rose Society at Forum North in Whangarei from November 17th - 19th 2017. The theme of the show was 'Glitz and Glamour' and there were a number of classes in the special section dedicated to this theme. Rosarians from Kaitaia to Oamaru brought their best blooms to compete across a wide range of classes which were enjoyed by the many people who visited the show. The … [Read more...]

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2017 Spring Rose Shows

November and 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 … [Read more...]

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2016 National Spring Rose Show Results

The 2016 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the Feilding Rose Society on November 19th and 20th 2016 at the Feilding Civic Centre The theme of the show was ‘Take time to smell the roses' with a number of special classes dedicated to this theme. Rosarians from Kaitaia to Oamaru brought their best blooms to compete across a wide range of classes. Despite wet, windy weather in the lead up to the show, there were many quality … [Read more...]

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2015 National Spring Rose Show results

2015 National Spring Rose Show and Convention The 2015 National Spring Rose Show and Convention was hosted by the South Canterbury Rose Society at the Caroline Bay Hall in Timaru, November 21st and 22nd 2015. The theme of the show was ‘Lest We Forget – Roses of Remembrance’ and a number of the special classes reflected this theme. Rosarians from Kaitaia to Oamaru brought their best blooms to compete across a wide range of classes. … [Read more...]

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