About OCNZ

The Orchid Council of New Zealand is a federation of independent, autonomous, orchid societies throughout New Zealand.  It is a registered incorporated society, and it is also a registered charity. The principal objectives of OCNZ include:

• Promoting and encouraging the study, cultivation and conservation of orchids
• Giving information and education about orchid culture
• Advancing the development of orchid growing as a recreational activity for young and old
• Maintaining procedures and standards for judging and awarding superior forms of orchid species and hybrids and superior culture of orchid plants
• Promoting national and international orchid conferences and exhibitions
• Promoting the conservation of New Zealand native orchids
• Acting as a Heritage Protection Authority in respect of the Iwitahi native orchid reserve.

For newcomers, a general outline of growing orchids in New Zealand may be found here. It is highly recommended that newcomers join an orchid society or club for support and guidance, as well as for access to a wide range of plants. A list of societies affiliated to OCNZ may be found here. More detailed information about growing orchids may be found under the Cultural Notes tab above. 

OCNZ Associate Membership

If you don’t have an orchid society in your area, you can become an Associate Member of the OCNZ. For an annual fee of $20 an Associate will receive a printed Yearbook and monthly e-mail newsletters. Payment to be made to the Secretary, OCNZ.  

Supporters of Orchids 2026 (Yearbook)

Please click on the logo or link to visit the relevant websites.

                                

 

Iwitahi Heritage Protection Area