Bulletin Board
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This is the National Daffodil Society of New Zealand’s Bulletin Board where you will find interesting photos,links to news articles, and information about our members, events and a selection of fun entries. These articles are presented in chronological order with the most recent located at the top. If you have something to share, please contact the NDS Honorary Secretary, Catherine McKay.
2018
2016
- September 2016 – Daffodils, the Harbinger of Spring and other things, by Yvonne Martin, stuff.co.nz. About David Adams and others.
- September 2016 – Hawke’s Bay daffodil garden that has raised thousands for Plunket by Nicki Pellegrino at stuff.co.nz
- May 2016 – NDSNZ Newsletter featuring articles about the 2016 World Daffodil Convention, your patch in the winter, and Regional Roundup and Show Dates.
2015
- October 15, 2015 – Spring wins for daffodil grower (John Hollever), The Dominion Post, by Karoline Tuckley
- October 1, 2015 – Daffodils in full bloom Spring for Te Anau show, by Dave Nicoll, The Southland Times
- September 20, 2015 – ‘Happy daffodils’ star in readers’ spring photos, by Fran Monro, Stuff.co.nz
- September 19, 2015 – (video) Wanganui Daffodil Show, flowerguy, YouTube
- September 12, 2015 – (a video) Daffodil breeder marks 70 years of blooms, John and Marie Hunter, by Jess Pullar, NelsonMail
- September 3, 2015 – Daffodils spring into action, by Stephen McCarthy, NelsonMail
- August 28, 2015 – Daffodil Day: Top tips for best bulbs, by Sandra Simpson, New Zealand Gardener
- August 27, 2015 – Daffodils for Fairhall, by Elena McPhee, Marlborough Express
- August 13, 2015 – A daily dose of daffodils, Number 8 Network, News for the rural greeness northeast of Hamilton, by Annette Taylor
- New Zealand Gardens Trust, Christchurch, Canterbury, Otahuna Lodge
- August 21, 2015- Mighty Daffodil Pickers, Girl Guiding New Zealand
- 2015-TVNZ – Daffodil addict, Railene’s Taniwha daffodils, grown in central Hawke’s Bay (a very sweet video!)
2014
- October 10, 2014 – Timaru plays host to SI National Show, by Sahiban Kanwal, Timaru Herald
- September 2014 – Denise and Neil McQuarrie awarded NDSNZ Gold Medal
- September 13, 2014 – Youtube video of 2014 NDS North Island National Show
- September 2014 – A Time of Daffodils, Otaki Mail
- September 4, 2014 – Daffy about spring bulbs, by by Karoline Tuckey, The Dominion Post
- May 1, 2014 – Daff show a blooming coup, by Karoline Tuckey, The Dominion Post
2013
- October 30, 2013 – Daffodils result of successful breeding, by Paul Gay, The Southland Times
- September 24, 2013 – Gillian Coates interview at 2013 N.I. National Show in Gisborne, by Ben Cowper of the Gisborne Herald
- September 23, 2013 – Judges Seek Perfection in Daffodils
- August 16, 2013 – Daffodil Walk Cornwall Park, Auckland Now, a series of photos
- May 16, 2013 – Dunedin’s loss – “Mr. Daffodil” Les Cleveland, by Elizabeth, “What if? Dunedin”
- April 11, 2013 – Peter Ramsay Receives Prestigious Peter Barr Cup
2012
- October 5, 2012 – String of Awards for Denise McQuarrie, by Alastair Paulin, NelsonMail
- October 5, 2012 – “Spring cheer on show”, by Lauren Hayes,
Southland Times - October 5, 2012 – “Warmth brings early golden host”, by Megan Miller,
The Timaru Herald, about Pleasant Valley Daffodil’s season - September 29, 2012 – “Daffodil Grower completes hat trick”, Denise McQuarrie, by Rebecca Fox, Otago Daily Times
- September 21, 2012 -“expert praises school’s work” by Sarah Dunn, NelsonMail. Brightwater school program mentored by John Hunter
- September 19, 2012 -“Dedicated daffodil fan” by Terri Russell the Southland Times
- July 12, 2012 – “The greatest of garden smells”, by Jude Gillies, NelsonMail, a caution about using pea-straw to mulch daffodils
- February 14, 2012 – John Hunter Receives Prestigious Peter Barr Cup
Special 2012 – World Daffodil Convention – posts from attendees on Daffnet
- New Zealand Tour and World Convention by Becky Fox Matthews (USA)
- 2012 Dunedin World Convention Show by Graeme Davis (AUS)
- Arrived Home! by Ian Tyler (Eng)
- South Island National Show by Kirby Fong (USA)
- Lawrence daffodils by Graham Phillips (NZ)
- Brightwater Show by Kirby Fong (USA)
- Taranaki and Ohau by Kirby Fong (USA)
- North Island National Show – daffodils? by Becky Fox Matthews (USA)
- Baby Boomer Tour of New Zealand by Ian Tyler (Eng)
- North Island National Show by Becky Fox Matthews (USA)
- North Island National Show by Kirby Fong (USA)
2011
- September 9, 2011 – “A Golden Moment”, by Anna Pearson, NelsonMail, John Hunter receives American Daffodil Society Gold Medal.
- August 23, 2011 – “Daffodils on cue for major show”, by Rebecca Gibson, Taranaki Daily News online, features a beautiful video.
2010
- September 13, 2010 – “First-timers take top daffodil prize”, The Marlborough Express, featuring the Spence family’s award
- September 10, 2010 – “Gardener’s Gift to Dunedin Recognised”, The Otago Daily Times, featuring Les Cleveland
- May 2, 2010 – Max Hamilton Receives Prestigious International Award
- March 13, 2010 – National Daffodil Society of New Zealand Casts Gold Medal for two International Awards
2009
- November 09, 2009 – Battle of the Bloom, the Brights by Rachel Young, Marlborough Express
- September 30, 2009 – A host of golden daffodils, NelsonMail
- September 28, 2009 – Daffodil show a first for Geraldine, by Rhonda Markby,The Timaru Herald
- September 22, 2009 – Jan Pennings’ visit to Nelson! by Naomi Arnold, The Nelson Mail
2008
- September 9/ 2008 – Rosy weekend for daffodil lovers, The Timaru Herald
- March 15, 2008 – Congratulations Andrew on two counts!
- March 1, 2008 – Banner Information for the NDSNZ web pages
2007
- September 30, 2007 – Daffodil show welcomes spring in Winton, The Southland Times, featuring Lesley Ramsay
- September 24, 2007 – Winton flower show ready to go; hosts South Island National,The Southland Times
- September 20, 2007 – Breeder sends Scottish bloom home – featuring John Hunter, The Nelson Mail
- September 17, 2007 – Waikato daffodils come up roses again, Waikato Times
Links to Historical Articles
- November 1, 1935 – “Daffodil Culture”, published in The New Zealand Railway Magazine, Volume 10, Issue 8
- 1904 – Southland Times – The Southland Horticultural Society’s Annual Daffodil Show
- September 20, 1895 – “The Daffodil”, published in the New Zealand Star