HBC Show Prep Workshop
Tui Room Hamilton GardensPlease indicate if you are able to attend this event (as there is a lot of organising that goes into this). o Led by Ann Mudie & Melody Simpson o Make a stand for your Bonsai o Display Layout o Accent Plants / figurines
Active Meeting – Root over Rock / Root on Rock discussion
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoBring your own material to build -Substrate / Garden Pot / Rock(s) / Natural String or hemp twine -Suitable Plant Material - There will be a limited number of trident maple whips and other small plants at $3.00 each for those that need it. -All monies go to the club. Trees from previous workshops will [...]
Club Meeting – Final prep for 2026 Show
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoThe final meeting before the show, we will go over display aesthetics and tree preparation.
Hamilton Bonsai Club Show 2026
Hamilton Gardens Hamilton Gardens Road, Hamilton, Waikato
Club Meeting – Tanuki & Deadwood preservation workshop
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoA Tanuki bonsai is created by joining a young plant to an old piece of wood to instantly increase the value of both. The use of Metalex wood preserver and Lime Sulphur anti-fungal and staining agents will be discussed and demonstrated.
NZBA National Convention – hosted by Wellington Bonsai Club
New Zealand’s National Bonsai Convention At the NZ Bonsai Expo 2026, hosted by the Wellington Bonsai Club Lead Demonstrator: Jonas Dupuich Source:: https://wellingtonbonsai.nz/
Club Meeting – Bring a Tree! Workshop
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoBring a tree to work on! Get other member's opinions and share your own if you like.
Club Meeting – Greedy Santa
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoShared Christmas snacks and a Greedy Santa game. Details to follow