Events in Waikato: Rose festival, netball and performances part of event calendar

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For over 50 years, a dedicated team of volunteers have organised and brought together a festival of floral creations. Floral art groups from across local regions are involved in…

Visitors pick their five favourite roses from more than 80 blooms at The Pacific Rose Bowl Festival at the Rogers Rose Garden. Photo / Danielle Zollickhofer

● Matamata Festival Of Flowers, community event, until November 14, 9am at Matamata Memorial Centre, Tainui St

For over 50 years, a dedicated team of volunteers have organised and brought together a festival of floral creations. Floral art groups from across local regions are involved in creating the visual displays. A portion of any profit made from this event is donated to local charities or organisations in need. Door sales are available each day.

● Pacific Rose Festival, until November 15, at Rogers Rose Garden, Hamilton Gardens

Stop and smell the roses – and help choose the winners! People are invited to cast their vote for their favourite roses. Public judging is open until 1pm Sunday. The winners are announced at 2pm on Sunday. Free event.

● NextGen NZ Championship, motorsport event, until November 15 at Taupō International Motorsport Park

Get ready for the opening round of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship, which also features the GR86 Championship, GT New Zealand, TA2 NZ Championship, NZ Porsche Racing Championship, Mazda Racing, and GTRNZ. Tickets online via nextgennz.flicket.co.nz.

● Ironfist 22 the Rematch, boxing event, November 14, 4pm at The Plaza, 50-59 Kensington St, Putāruru.

NJE Promotions brings the 22nd edition of Ironfist 22, headlined by the rematch of John Parker v Kyle Merewether. They face off over 10 rounds for the Probox NZ title. Tickets online via Eventinda.

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