AABC Annual Convention 2026
The Bonsai Society of Southern Tasmania together with the Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs, have great pleasure in inviting you to attend the 38th Australian National Bonsai Convention, to be held at the Wrest Point Conference Centre on the banks of the River Derwent, from Friday 1 May to Monday 4 May, 2026.
Club Meeting – Autumn Pruning Workshop
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, Waikato3yr Shohin Prog Workshop
Piwakawaka Room, Hamiltion Gardens HamiltonYou know the drill, small trees = big fun. Led by Sandra. In the back room at the Hamilton Gardens Pavilion.
Club Meeting – AGM, Bring & Buy
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoClub members will have the opportunity to buy and sell trees, pots, tools, etc. Arbonsai will be attending with brand new high quality tools and wire.
Auckland Bonsai Society Show 2026 – Kumeu
Auckland Bonsai Society Show 2026 - Kumeu
BOP Bonsai Visit
= NEW DATE JUNE 20th = Bonsai in the Bay Join us for a club outing to visit two of the BOPs best bonsai collections. Time: All Day - first garden 10.00AM Location: Papamoa and Kaimai Hills Further details provided here closer to the date.
Tony Bebb Workshop Weekend 2026
Piwakawaka Room, Hamiltion Gardens HamiltonSessions (both days): AM 9.00am – 12.30pm PM 1.00pm – 4.30pm Numbers: Max 8 per session Cost per session: $55.00 Silent observer cost per session: $10 Saturday & Sunday in the Pīwakawaka Room Entry via rear carpark Limited places available, your registration won’t be confirmed until payment is received. Sign up below.
Club Meeting – Tony Bebb Critique
Melville Community Hall 84 Ōhaupō Road, Melville, Hamilton, WaikatoHBC 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 [...]