The Brightwater Horticultural Society has been growing strong for more than 120 years. We bring together like-minded people to exchange ideas and share tips, tricks and achievements of a horticultural nature. The primary purpose of the Society is to organise and run the biannual Brightwater Flower Shows.
Held at the Brightwater Hall, both the Spring and Summer Flower Shows are open to all. District Garden Clubs and members of other Horticultural Societies are especially welcome to show their flowers. Exhibitors don’t have to be a Member. The show schedule also includes a section for school children and pre-school children.
Current affiliations include the National Daffodil Society of New Zealand and the National Dahlia Society of New Zealand.
The Society are very grateful for the past support received from the local Community. When finances allow, donations have and will continue to be given back to worthy local beneficiaries.
For all the latest news, events, photos and fun, check out our Facebook page.
Annual membership fees are $10 for singles & $12 for couples/families. Membership entitles you to free entry (normally $5) to both shows. Please contact the Society Secretary for further information or to obtain your membership.
The Society welcomes and encourages new participants to enter exhibits into both our Spring and Summer Shows.
The following frequently asked questions will help you get started. Please also feel free to contact us, if there is anything else you’d like to know.
We hope you find the experience fun and rewarding and that you’ll encourage your friends and family to also enter and attend the shows.
We use a SELF-SERVE method for entering exhibits into both our Spring and Summer shows. Please visit our Entry Submission page for more info.
Entries for the show must be staged on Friday between the hours of 11am and 7pm.
There will be plenty of people at the hall on staging day to help you locate your staging site, complete your entry card and even provide helpful advice on how to present your exhibits for the best results 🙂
No – anyone can enter an exhibit and it’s free.
It’s free to enter exhibits into all sections. If you wish to visit the show there is an entry fee of $5. Children and members may enter for free.
Prize giving is held at 4pm on Saturday.
Exhibits may not be removed without permission until after prize giving at 4pm.
You can find our contact form, postal address and phone numbers on our contact us page.
The Brightwater Horticultural Society Spring Show was held at the Brightwater Public Hall on Saturday 26th September.
There were a total of 325 daffodil stems on display, a beautiful display of Cut Flowers, and 28 amazing entries in the Floral Art classes.
President’s Report, BHS. 2025–26 During the past year we’ve seen a name change to our Society. The 2025 AGM was held on 13th July. During this AGM a resolution to
Brightwater Horticultural Society 2026 Annual General Meeting, Sunday 19th July Wanderers Rugby Club Rooms, Lord Rutherford Road Brightwater Starting 1pm This is our first AGM under our new name Brightwater Horticultural