Franklin District Rose Society

30/10/2025

30/10/2025

*Save the date!* This year's Flora Fest and Rose Show takes place Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November 2025, 10AM - 4PM.
Our theme for 2025 is Flower Power. We look forward to welcoming you to the festival!

Venue: St Andrews Centre, 85 Queen Street, Waiuku 2123
Featuring: Franklin Rose Society Annual Show (from 12PM Fri, post judging), floral displays, Kids' Art comp, workshops, boutique market stalls, bring & buy, and refreshments.

Key speakers: We're delighted to have horticultural stars Lynda Hallinan and Jack Hobbs, and renowned lepidopterist (that’s a butterfly and moth expert), Jacqui Knight, who is the secretary of the Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust, joining us on the Friday.

Notes: Koha entry for rose show, markets, & exhibits; speakers $10. Fundraising for Waiuku Family Support Network.
Enquiries: [email protected]

We'll be sharing more information over the coming weeks, including speaker and workshop details.

13/06/2025

Rosey Results: Rose Care & Pruning Workshop
You're invited!
Join us for a hands-on afternoon of rose care, pruning tips, and expert advice—perfect for getting your roses blooming beautifully this summer.
📅 When: Sunday, 15 June at 1:30 PM

📍 Where: Dellrain Gardens, 61 Butchers Bridge Road, Waiuku 2683 www.dellriangardens.co.nz
🌹 What’s On:
• Live pruning demo
• Rose planting & care tips
• Friendly Q&A
• Scrumptious afternoon tea
👒 What to Bring:
• A plate to share for afternoon tea
• Raffle money
• Garden-friendly clothing and footwear
Feel free to bring a rose-loving friend!
RSVP / Questions:
📧 [email protected]

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12/03/2025

Congratulations Rachael! A well deserved accolade for the years and years of service to the Rose. 😎

Congratulations to Rachael Chalmers who was presented with Life Membership of the New Zealand Rose Society at the South Island Rose Ranfurly in Rangiora last month. Rachael first joined the Southland Rose Society in 2005, holding several positions until moving to Dunedin in 2013.

In 2011, Rachael was appointed as Editor of the New Zealand Rose Annual, a position she held until 2018. During that time, Rachael oversaw the change to a full colour publication while still retaining a good blend of articles. Rachael also took on the role of selling scarves as a fundraiser for the New Zealand Rose Society.

Rachael remained on the NZRS Council for a further year, but her service was not done yet with Rachael stepping up to serve as NZRS Secretary from 2022 - 2024. Having never acted as a Show Secretary, Rachael took on the role for the 2023 and 2024 National Rose Shows.

Rachael has strongly supported South Island Ranfurly weekends and has attended many National Rose Shows.

Throughout her involvement with the rose society, Rachael has been supported by her family especially her husband Stephen.

Rachael is photographed with NZRS President Hayden Foulds. Photo: Sheree Gare

23/10/2024

How cool is it that the https://www.franklinhospice.org.nz/ramble/ is on the same weekend as the Roses & Romance - 2024 National Rose Show - New Zealand in Pukekohe... A fantastic way to spend a weekend taking in both if you can!

The Barfoot and Thompson Franklin Hospice Garden Ramble is on 16 & 17 November 2024, showcasing gardens in the Franklin area.