Jun
13
to Jun 14
Aug
28
to Aug 30
Sep
12
to Sep 13
Hamilton Bonsai Show 2026
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion from 9am each day.
Bonsai Display plus a range of traders selling pots, trees, tools etc.
Oct
9
to Oct 11
NZBA National Convention 2026 - Wellington
New Zealand’s National Bonsai Convention
At the NZ Bonsai Expo 2026, hosted by the Wellington Bonsai Club
Lead Demonstrator: Jonas Dupuich
May
1
to May 4
38th AABC National Bonsai Convention – Tasmania 2026
AABC’s annual Bonsai Convention hosted in Tasmania
Apr
3
to Apr 5
Otago Bonsai Society Exhibition
Otago Bonsai Society Exhibition
3 - 5 April 2026
Sales | Raffle | Bonsai Information
Dunedin Community Gallery
Princes Street, Dunedin.
Entry $5 (Children Free)
Feb
20
to Feb 22
Rotorua Bonsai Club Display
Exhibiting at the Rotorua Home & Garden Show
20 - 22 February 2026
Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00
Shiro Bonsai Annual Bonsai Display and Sale
Bonsai Display, Demonstration & Sales
Prizes, beginners presentation and People’s Choice competition
Oct
11
to Oct 12
Hamilton Bonsai Show 2025
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion from 9am each day.
Bonsai Display plus a range of traders selling pots, trees, tools etc.
Sep
27
to Sep 28
Christchurch Bonsai Society Show
At the Botanical Expo at the Lincoln Event Centre.
The expo is open 1.00 – 5.00 Saturday and 10.00 – 4.00 Sunday.
May
10
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
27
1:30 PM13:30
New Plymouth Bonsai Club: December Meeting 2
The New Plymouth Bonsai Club meets at the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind in New Plymouth twice per month: at 7pm on the second Thursday and again at 1:30pm on the last Sunday.
Dec
27
1:00 PM13:00
Bay of Plenty Bonsai Society: December Meeting
Join the Bay of Plenty Bonsai Society at 1pm on the last Sunday of every month to come see what New Zealand bonsai is all about.
Newbies always more than welcome.
Dec
17
7:00 PM19:00
Manawatu Bonsai: December Meeting
Manawatu Bonsai meets at the Community Leisure Centre in Palmerston North at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month.
Dec
13
2:00 PM14:00
Rotorua Bonsai Club: December Meeting
Pop into a Rotorua Bonsai Club catch-up to learn about the art of bonsai in New Zealand. Catch-ups are on the second Sunday of each month, at 2pm. Phone for meeting location: Neil 021 191 3617 or Selwyn 07 348 5353
Dec
13
2:00 PM14:00
Hamilton Bonsai Club: December Meeting
Join the Hamilton Bonsai Club for their monthly catch-ups at 2pm on the second Sunday of each month.
Newbies always more than welcome.
Dec
13
1:00 PM13:00
Blenheim Bonsai Group: December Meeting
The Blenheim Bonsai Group gets together once a month at the Selmes Nursery. Meetings are at 1pm on the second Sunday of each month. Come along to get a taste of New Zealand bonsai and expand your knowledge!
Dec
10
7:30 PM19:30
Auckland Bonsai Society December Meeting
Join the Auckland Bonsai Society for their monthly catch-ups at 7:30pm on the second Thursday of each month (Except January).
Newbies always more than welcome.
Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00
New Plymouth Bonsai Club: December Meeting 1
The New Plymouth Bonsai Club meets at the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind in New Plymouth twice per month: at 7pm on the second Thursday and again at 1:30pm on the last Sunday.
Dec
9
7:30 PM19:30
Christchurch Bonsai Society: December Meeting
The Christchurch Bonsai Society meets at 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month except January. Meetings are held at Cotswold Preschool in Bishopdale, Christchurch. If you are new to bonsai and looking to learn more about how to take care of your bonsai trees in New Zealand, please feel free to come along to a club meeting! Newbies are welcome.
Dec
9
7:30 PM19:30
Hawkes Bay Bonsai Society: December Meeting
The Hawkes Bay Bonsai Society meets at the Clive Community Church Hall in Napier on the second Wednesday of each month. Come along to learn about bonsai in New Zealand.
Dec
6
1:00 PM13:00
Wellington Bonsai Club: December Meeting
The Wellington Bonsai Club meets at the Hutt Valley Tramping Club Rooms in Lower Hutt at 1pm on the first Sunday of each month (except January).
Dec
2
7:30 PM19:30
South Canterbury Bonsai Society: December Meeting
The South Canterbury Bonsai Society meets at 7:30pm on the first Wednesday of each month, excluding December and January. Meetings are held at the Arts Centre in Timaru. We welcome anyone interested to study bonsai in New Zealand to come along.
Dec
2
7:30 PM19:30
Avon Bonsai Society: December Meeting
The Avon Bonsai Society meets at 7:30pm on the first Wednesday of each month, at Isleworth School Hall in Bishopdale, Christchurch.
Dec
2
7:30 PM19:30
Otago Bonsai Society: December Meeting
The Otago Bonsai Society meets at Mercy Hall in South Dunedin on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 7:30pm. Come along to see what training bonsai trees in New Zealand is all about; newbies are welcome.
Dec
2
7:30 PM19:30
Nelson Bonsai Club: December Meeting
The Nelson Bonsai Club meets in two locations throughout the year, at 7:30pm on the first Monday of each month (except public holidays).
From April to August, the club meets at Stoke Hall in Nelson; from September to March, the club meets at Nikau Gardens, Nelson.
Nov
29
1:30 PM13:30
New Plymouth Bonsai Club: November Meeting 2
The New Plymouth Bonsai Club meets at the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind in New Plymouth twice per month: at 7pm on the second Thursday and again at 1:30pm on the last Sunday.
Nov
29
1:00 PM13:00
Free Otago Bonsai Society Bonsai Demonstration
Come along to learn from a free, live demonstration by members of the Otago Bonsai Society!
Beginners are very welcome, and assistance and advice will be available to anyone wanting to pick up some suitable products to get you started with your own beautiful bonsai.
As an added bonus, all attendees get 15% any purchase from Garden Place on the day :)
Nov
22
1:30 PM13:30
Gore Bonsai Society: November Meeting
The Gore Bonsai Society meets monthly during February to November, excluding May and June. Meetings are held at 1:30pm on the third Sunday of each month. Email Lisa for location.
Nov
19
7:00 PM19:00
Manawatu Bonsai: November Meeting
Manawatu Bonsai meets at the Community Leisure Centre in Palmerston North at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month.
Nov
12
7:30 PM19:30
Auckland Bonsai Society November Meeting
Join the Auckland Bonsai Society for their monthly catch-ups at 7:30pm on the second Thursday of each month (Except January).
Newbies always more than welcome.
Nov
12
7:00 PM19:00
New Plymouth Bonsai Club: November Meeting 1
The New Plymouth Bonsai Club meets at the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind in New Plymouth twice per month: at 7pm on the second Thursday and again at 1:30pm on the last Sunday.
Nov
11
7:30 PM19:30
Hawkes Bay Bonsai Society: November Meeting
The Hawkes Bay Bonsai Society meets at the Clive Community Church Hall in Napier on the second Wednesday of each month. Come along to learn about bonsai in New Zealand.
Nov
11
7:30 PM19:30
Christchurch Bonsai Society: November Meeting
The Christchurch Bonsai Society meets at 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month except January. Meetings are held at Cotswold Preschool in Bishopdale, Christchurch. If you are new to bonsai and looking to learn more about how to take care of your bonsai trees in New Zealand, please feel free to come along to a club meeting! Newbies are welcome.