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 2010 National Shows. For ferry information and schedules, click on The Interislander or Bluebridge.
84th North Island National Daffodil Society Show
Saturday & Sunday, September 11th-12th
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
All entries for National Show are to be in before Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
This show is held
in association with the Orchid Extravaganza.
The Orchid Show is September 9th - 12th.
Open to public daily 10:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission to the Whote Show: Adults $9.00
Contact for National Show: Alasdair Nicol
PH: (07) 823 6044
Email: aknicoll@xtra.co.nz
Contact for Palmerston North: Wilf Hall
PH: (06) 367 8160
wilshe@xtra.co.nz
South Island National Daffodil Society Show
Saturday & Sunday, September 25th-26th
Fiordland Community Events Centre, Te Anau
All entries for National Show are to be in before Thursday, 9.30 p.m.
Saturday evening meal will be at The Kingsgate Hotel (03 249 7421)
Accomodations:
Kingsgate Hotel offers rooms for $109/night for two and includes breakfast;
Lakefront Motels (Red Tussock, Lakefront, Lakeside, Radfords, Cambells, and Edgewater);
Alpine View, Alpenhorn, Arran, Amber Court and Aden Motels
all will give a special deal if you state you are with the NDS.
Open to public Saturday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission to the Whote Show: Adults $5.00
Contact for National Show: Judy Phimister
Ph:
(03) 693 7674
Email: gjphimister@xtra.co.nz
Contact for Te Anau: Suzanne Smith
Ph: (03) 249 7084
Email: sue.smith@xtra.co.nz
South Island National Show partial sponsorship provided by Real Journeys
Visit Milford Sound,Doubtful Sound or the Te Anau Glowworm Caves.
| For real Journeys special winter deals click here: |  |
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
August
Saturday, August 28th
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.nzSaturday, August 28th-29th
New Plymouth Horticultural Society Show
Pukekura Raceway Function Centre, New Plymouth
Entries close Friday, 2:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Joan Paton
PH: (06) 757 5957
September
Friday, September 3rd
Morrinsville Horticulture 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.nzFriday & Saturday, September 3rd-4th
Otaki Horticultural Society Spring Show
Presbyterian Church Hall, Mill Road, Otaki
Entries at the hall
Open to Public: Friday 2-5 pm, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enquiries: John McLennan
Ph: (06) 364 7229
Email: jfmdaffs@extra.co.nzSaturday, September 4th
Hawera Horticultural Society Spring Show
Hawera Community Centre, Hawera
Entries close Friday, 2:00 p.m.
Open to public Saturday, 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Joy Brogden
PH: (06) 272 8282
Email: brogdenbulbs@xtra.co.nzSaturday, September 4th
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.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 4th-5th
Poverty Bay Horticultural Society Show
Showgrounds Events Centre, Gisborne
Entries close Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
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 5245Saturday & Sunday, September 4th-5th
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.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 4th-5th
Titahi Bay Horticultural Society Spring Show
North Wellington Indoor Bowling Association Hall
Onepoto Road, Titahi Bay, Poriua
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.nzMonday & Tuesday, September 6th-7th
Pahiatua Garden Club Show, Pahiatua
Pahiatua Town Hall
Open to public Monday 1:30-5 p.m., Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Vera Benton
PH: (06) 376 8331Saturday & Sunday, September 11th-12th
North Island National Daffodil Society Show
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
All entries for National Show are to be in before Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
Open to public daily 10:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Show Manager: Alasdair Nicol
PH: (07) 823 6044
Email: aknicoll@xtra.co.nz
Local contact: Wilf Hall
PH: (06) 367 8160
wilshe@xtra.co.nz
Saturday & Sunday, September 11th-12th
Hutt Valley Horticultural Society Spring Show
Lower Hutt Horticulture Hall, Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Open to public Saturday 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Mrs. C. Robertson
Ph: (04) 566 2420
Email: c.mrobertson@clear.net.nzThursday, September 16th
101st 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 8636Saturday, September 18th
Wanganui Spring Show
War Memorial Hall, Watt Street, Wanganui
Open to public Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5 :00p.m.
Enquires: Wayne Hughes
PH: (06) 347 2847Saturday, September 18th-19th
Tulip and Daffodil Festival
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Open to public Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free Admission
Enquiries: Bronwyn Phillips
PH: (07) 829 4725
Email: phillipsgb@slingshot.co.nz
October
Sunday, October 3rd
Taranaki Daffodil Club Late Show
Venue to be announced
Enquiries: Joy Brogden
PH: (06) 272 8282
Email: brogdenbulbs@xtra.co.nzSaturday, October 2nd
Northern Daffodil Club Late Show
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.nzSaturday, October 3rd
Central Daffodil Group Late Show
Open to public Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Ngaire Mountfort
PH: (06) 276 1781
South Island Daffodil Shows
September
Friday & Saturday, September 10th-11th
Marlborough Spring Show
St. Christopher's Church Hall
Corner of Weld & Cleghorn Streets
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.nzSaturday, September 11th
St. Peters Church Hall, Riccarton
All entries before Thursday, 7.00 p.m
Enquiries: Bev Bristowe
PH: 03 960 3381Tuesday, September 14h
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.nzFriday, September 17th
Mangatua Spring Show at OutramSaturday, September 18th
Hawarden
Enquiries: M. Evans
PH: (03) 314 4181Saturday & Sunday, September 18th-19th
Brightwater Horticultural Society Spring Show
Brightwater Memorial Hall, Lord Rutherford, 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.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 18th-19th
Canterbury Horticultural Society Show, Christchurch
Canterbury Horticultural Centre
Enquiries: David Adams
PH: (03) 342-6236
Email: D-L.Adams@xtra.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 18th-19th
Dunedin Horticultural Society Spring Show
Forbury Park Raceway, Dunedin
Open to public Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Elaine Burgess
PH: (03) 473 0148Saturday & Sunday, September 18th-19th
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.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 25h-26th
South Island National Daffodil Society Show
in association with Te Anau Garden Club Group Spring Show
Te Anau Events Centre, Te Anau
All entries for National Show are to be in before Thursday, 9.30 p.m.
Open to public Saturday 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission to the Whote Show: Adults $5.00
Enquiries: Judy Phimister
Ph: (03) 693 7674
Email: gjphimister@xtra.co.nz
Contact for Te Anau: Suzanne Smith
Ph: (03) 249 9439 or (03) 249 7084
Email: sue.smith@xtra.co.nzSouth Island National Show partial sponsorship provided by Real Journeys
Visit Milford Sound,Doubtful Sound or the Te Anau Glowworm Caves.
For real Journeys special winter deals click here:
October
Friday, October 1st
Balclutha Gardening Club Show - Flower Festival 2010, Balclutha
Balclutha War Memorial Hall
Open to public Friday 12:00 Noon, Admission $3.00, Children Free
Enquiries: Sue Bound
PH: 418 4994Friday & Saturday, October 1st-2nd
Winton Garden Club Spring Show, Winton
Open to public Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Joan
PH: (03) 236 8211
or Daphne
PH: (03) 236 7852Saturday, October 2nd
Catlins Horticultural Society Spring Show
Owaka Community Centre, Overden St., Owaka.
Enquiries: Pat Harrison
PH: (03) 415 8210Saturday October 2nd
Trinity Church Spring Show
Trinity Church Road, Timaru
Enquiries: Elaine Goodfellow
PH: (03) 688 1781Saturday, October 2nd
Woodend Community Centre, Woodend, Canterbury
Enquiries: David Adams
PH: (03) 342 6236
Email: D-L.Adams@xtra.co.nz
Contact the NDS Honorary Secretary, Denise McQuarrie to include your daffodil show or revise current show information on this page.
2010 International Daffodil Events
Australasian Daffodil Championships at Launceston, Tasmania
September 17-19 is to be held at Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
2011 International Daffodil Events
American Daffodil Society National Convention in Jackson, Mississippi
2012 New Zealand Hosts World Daffodil Convention
Sept 28, 29, & 30
In 2012, 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.