June 2026: New Yearbook editor needed; ongoing obligations under Incorporated Societies Act.

May 2026: National Judges’ Seminar, thanks to Orchid Foundation Trust for YB grant.

April 2026: Template for disposing of an orchid collection; Vale Barbara Johnson.

March 2026: Orchids of the Year; OCNZ Speaker Fund guidelines; Vales for Ron Maunder and Shirley Gray.

February 2026:  Vales for Brian Pryor, Myron Bird, Walter Krawchenko and Isabel Clotworthy.

December 2025: Call for John Easton Award nominations;  benefits of being affiliated to OCNZ.

November 2025: Historic orchid information wanted; Yearbook articles wanted.

October 2025: OCNZ 50th anniversary; early notice of 2026 AGM venue.

September 2025: Yearbook articles wanted; black orchids wanted; Incorporated Societies Act reminder.

August 2025: South Island Judges’ Seminar; Vales for Andy Easton, Ruth Cole and Elizabeth Bailey.

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