2012 New Zealand Daffodil Shows

Information for both National Daffodil Shows

Each year, there are two National Daffodil Society Shows, one held in the North Island and one in the South Island. Below are the dates and locations for both National Shows. For ferry information and schedules, click on The Interislander or Bluebridge.

86th Annual North Island National Daffodil Society Show
Friday thru Sunday, September 14th-16th
Hosted by The Northern Daffodil Club

Hamilton Gardens Pavilion,
Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Accommodations:
A list of accommodations are on this Registration Form.
Contact for National Show: Alasdair Nicoll
PH: (07) 823 6044
Email: aknicoll@xtra.co.nz
See Schedule for entry details – they have changed for this year.
Local C
ontact: Lesley Ramsay
PH: (07) 829 5551
Email: plramsay@xtra.co.nz


9th World Daffodil Convention
and
86th Annual South Island National Daffodil Society Show
Friday thru Sunday, September 28th-30th

Jointly Hosted by Dunedin Horticultural Society, the Otago Daffodil Club and the National Daffodil Society of New Zealand
The Edgar Centre in Dunedin

Accommodations:
Available on the World Convention Accommodations Page
Contact for National Show: Judy Phimister
Ph: (03) 693 7674
Email: gjphimister@xtra.co.nz

Local Contact:
Trevor Rollinson
PH: (03) 488 6007
Email: rollin@ihug.co.nz


Local Daffodil Shows in New Zealand

Below are dates and locations for all daffodils shows scheduled to be held throughout New Zealand this year.  To revise current information below or include your daffodil show on this page, please contact the NDS Honorary Secretary, Denise McQuarrie

Please return to this page for changes to the information below and for newly posted daffodil shows.

North Island Daffodil Shows

South Island Daffodil Shows

 

North Island Daffodil Shows

August

Monday, August 13th
Northern Daffodil Club Table Show
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Enquiries:  Faith Miller
PH:  (07) 870 5443
Email: millers@vodafone.net.nz

Saturday, August 25th
St. Pat's Hall, Alexandra St., Te Awamutu
Open to public Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries:  Faith Miller
PH:  (07) 870 5443
Email: millers@vodafone.net.nz

Saturday & Sunday, August 25th - 26th
Taranaki Daffodil Club Bench Show

Fairfield Garden Centre, New Plymouth
Entries close Friday, 2:00 p.m.
Enquiries:  Joy Brogden
PH: (06) 272 8282
Email: brogdenbulbs@xtra.co.nz

September

Saturday, September 1st
Howick Horticultural Society Spring Show, Daffodils and Camellias
Fencible Lounge, Howick Library, Howick
Open to public 10:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Free admission.
Enquiries: Patti Carr
PH: (08) 953 8687
Email: carrep@xtra.co.nz

Saturday & Sunday, September 1st-2nd
Poverty Bay Horticultural Society Spring Show
Showgrounds Events Centre, Gisborne
Open to public Saturday 1:30 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries:  Anne Pole
PH: (06) 868 5245

Saturday, September 1st-2nd
New Plymouth Horticultural Society Show

Pukekura Raceway Function Centre, New Plymouth
Enquiries:  Janet Clark
PH: (06) 755 0042

Saturday & Sunday, September 1st-2nd
Titahi Bay Horticultural Society Spring Show
Paremata School Hall, 43 Paremata Crescent Paremata, Porirua
Open to public Saturday 1-5 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Enquiries:  Martin McKendrick -
PH: (04) 236 8062
Email: mckendrick@xtra.co.nz
Note: set-up time and more has changed so please check with Martin.

Friday, September 7th
Morrinsville Horticultural Society Spring Show

Campbell Hall, Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Canada St., Morrinsville
Entries at the hall on the day.
Open to Public: 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Jan Kerkin
Ph: (07) 889 3607
Email: jan@kerkin.co.nz

Friday & Saturday, September 7th - 8th
Otaki Horticultural Society Spring Show
Presbyterian Church Hall, Mill Road, Otaki
Entries at the hall
Open to Public:  Friday 2-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enquiries:  John McLennan
Ph:  (06) 364 7229
Email:  jfmdaffs@xtra.o.nz

Saturday, September 8th
Hawera Horticultural Society Spring Show

Hawera Community Centre, Hawera
Open to public Saturday, 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Enquiries:  Joy Brogden
PH: (06) 272 8282
Email: brogdenbulbs@xtra.co.nz

Saturday & Sunday, September 8th - 9th
Hutt Valley Horticultural Society Spring Show
Hutt Valley Horticulture Society Hall
, Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Open to public Saturday 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Mrs. Cyrienne Robertson
Ph: (04) 566 2420
Email: c.mrobertson@clear.net.nz

Friday thru Sunday, September 14th-16th
86th Annual North Island National Daffodil Society Show
Hosted by The Northern Daffodil Club

Hamilton Gardens Pavilion,
Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Accommodations:
A list of accommodations are on this registration form. Complete this form for meals and tours and return to Lesley Ramsay.
Contact for National Show: Alasdair Nicoll
PH: (07) 823 6044
Email: aknicoll@xtra.co.nz

Local Contact: Lesley Ramsay
PH: (07) 829 5551
Email: plramsay@xtra.co.nz

Thursday, September 20th
103rd Spring Flower Show
Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye Street, Rongotea
Open to public Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enquires:  Elsa Stern
PH: (06) 324 8636

Saturday, September 22nd
Wanganui Spring Show
Venue is still to be arranged
Enquires:  Wayne Hughes
PH: (06) 347 2847

October

Saturday, October 6th
Central Daffodil Group Late Show
St. Lukes Lutheran Church Hall, crnr Church and McGiffert Street, Palmerston North
Open to public Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Free Admission
Contact: Ngaire Mountfort
Ph:  (06) 276 1781
Email: mountfortn@xtra.co.nz

Saturday, October 6th
Northern Daffodil Club Late Show
Chartwell Room, Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Open to public Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries:  Faith Miller
PH:  (07) 870 5443
Email: millers@vodafone.net.nz

Sunday, October 7th
Taranaki Daffodil Club Late Show

Midhurst Hall Taranaki
Enquiries:  Joy Brogden
PH: (06) 272 8282
Email: brogdenbulbs@xtra.co.nz

 

South Island Daffodil Shows

September

Friday, September 7th
St. Peters Church Hall, Riccarton, Christchurch
All entries before Thursday, 7.00 p.m
Enquiries:  Bev Bristowe
PH: 03 960 3381

Tuesday, September 11th
Seddon Spring Show
Seddon Domain, Seddon
Open to public Tuesday, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Enquiries:  Rex Bright
PH: (03) 578 3949
Email: r.bright@actrix.co.nz

Friday & Saturday, September 14th-15th
Marlborough Spring Show
St. Christopher's Church Hall
92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim
Open to public Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Enquiries:  Rex Bright
PH: (03) 578 3949
Email: r.bright@actrix.co.nz

Friday & Saturday, Sept 21st -22nd
Winton Garden Club Spring Show, Winton
Open to public Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries:  Joan
PH: (03) 236 8211
or Daphne
PH: (03) 236 7852

Saturday & Sunday, September 22nd-23rd
Brightwater Horticultural Society Spring Show

Brightwater Memorial Hall, Lord Rutherford Road, Brightwater
Open to public Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries:  Pamela Sirett
PH: (03) 542 3414
Email: ann.s@xtra.co.nz

Saturday & Sunday, September 22nd-23rd
Canterbury Horticultural Society

Canterbury Horticultural Centre
Entries by 9:00 p.m. Thurs 20th Sept

Enquiries:  David Adams
PH: (03) 342-6236
Email: D-L.Adams@xtra.co.nz

Saturday & Sunday, September 22nd-23rd
Timaru Horticulture Spring Show
Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru
Open to public Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Enquiries:  Jenny Young
PH: (03) 684 7676
Email: d.jyoung@xtra.co.nz

Friday thru Sunday, September 28th-30th
9th World Daffodil Convention

and
86th Annual South Island National Daffodil Society Show

Jointly Hosted by Dunedin Horticultural Society, the Otago Daffodil Club and the National Daffodil Society of New Zealand
The Edgar Centre in Dunedin

Accommodations:
Available on the World Convention Accommodations Page
Contact for National Show: Judy Phimister
Ph: (03) 693 7674
Email: gjphimister@xtra.co.nz

Local Contact:
Trevor Rollinson
PH: (03) 488 6007
Email: rollin@ihug.co.nz

October

Saturday, October 3rd
80th Annual Woodend Flower Show
Woodend, Canterbury

Venue to be announced
Enquiries:  David Adams
PH: (03) 342 6236
Email: D-L.Adams@xtra.co.nz

Friday & Saturday, October 5th-6th
Te Anau Garden Club Group Spring Flower Show
All entries taken from 1:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m.
Open to public Friday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Laura
Ph: (03) 249 9439
or Judy (03) 249 7445
Email: apcjdm@xtra.co.nz

Saturday October 6th
Trinity Church Spring Show
Trinity Church Road, Timaru
Enquiries:  Elaine Goodfellow
PH: (03) 688 1781

Contact the NDS Honorary Secretary, Denise McQuarrie to include your daffodil show or revise current show information on this page.

 

New Zealand Hosts World Daffodil Convention

Sept 28, 29, & 30

The National Daffodil Society of New Zealand will proudly host the International World Daffodil Convention in Dunedin at the Edgar Centre.  Every four years, the world-wide daffodil community meets at a host country to celebrate and enjoy their favourite flower. 

For more information, please contact Trevor Rollinson.