Regional events

The Roses at the National Final all represent Regions from throughout New Zealand.

Local Irish societies hold their own Selection events each year to choose their Rose. She goes to the National Final to compete for the chance to represent the entire Irish community at the International Final.

Regional events in 2023 are being held by:

Auckland

Date: 1st April 2023
Entry form: Complete the form.
Local contact: Maureen Laird or phone 021 115 0218, or Clare Connolly or phone 021 242 5895.

Waikato

Date: TBC
Entry form: Complete the form.
Local contact: Robyn Holden

Taranaki

Date: Saturday, 29th April 2023
Entry form: Complete the form.
Local contact: Louise Buhler or Kevin Bracken

Canterbury

Date: 3 June
Entry form: Complete the form.
Local contact: Tricia Radford

Southland

Date: TBC
Entry form: Complete the form.
Local contact: Invercargill Irish Society

Entrants need to complete an application form.

Please note: if you're in a centre not listed above, but want to enter, please complete an entry form anyway, and we'll contact you.