{"id":816,"date":"2026-01-13T20:20:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellingtonbonsai.nz\/?page_id=816"},"modified":"2026-03-10T20:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:50:27","slug":"registrations-nzba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wellingtonbonsai.nz\/?page_id=816","title":{"rendered":"Registrations &#8211; NZBA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column el_id=&#8221;home&#8221;]\n<!-- START HOME -->\n<section data-stellar-background-ratio=\"0.3\" id=\"home\" class=\"home_bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/wellingtonbonsai.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-3.png);  background-size:cover; background-position: center center;\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>NZ Bonsai Expo 2026<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t <p>Wellington<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"home_btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t  <\/div><!--- END COL -->\t\n\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 text-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-text-img\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t  <\/div><!--- END COL -->\t\t\t  \n\t\t<\/div><!--- END ROW -->\n\t<\/div><!--- END CONTAINER -->\n<\/section>\n<!-- END  HOME -->\t\n\t\t\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Here you can register your interests to display and to enter the NZBA competitions.<\/p>\n<p>The NZBA displays and competitions are open only to NZBA members or affiliated Clubs. The NZBA will have a dedicated display area.<\/p>\n<p>Entries to the NZBA display and competitions are NOT eligible for the wider Expo display and competitions if accepted by the NZBA.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;822&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;exhibitordetails&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Trees&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1759026926255-3015e168-cb65&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Trees for display<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Let us know how many trees or Shohin groups you would like to enter in a single- or multi-point display and what length of table you would ideally want for each tree or display. Send us a photo of each tree or Shohin display group and let us know the approximate size (height and width) of your trees or Shohin display<\/p>\n<p>There is no limit to the number of trees or Shohin groups you can enter for consideration. Shohin groups must have 3 or more trees.<\/p>\n<p>All entrants must supply their own stands and accents.<\/p>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">If you wish to enter your tree(s) into the NZBA competition, the rules for entry and the entry form can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonsainz.com\/bonsai-convention-2026\">here<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>The closing date for applications is Monday, 1st June 2026[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Suiseki&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1759026926266-658b5ca4-07fe&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Entering Suiseki for the Show<\/h3>\n<p>Let us know how many suiseki you would like to enter, their origin (NZ or overseas), their approximate size, and if you wish to display your stone in a formal two- or three-point display setting, what length of table you would ideally want for your display.<\/p>\n<p>There is a maximum limit of 3 stones per person.<\/p>\n<p>All entrants must supply their own stands and accents if used. Stones must be mounted on a daiza or be placed in a suiban or doban.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to enter your suiseki into the NZBA competition, the rules for entry and the entry form can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonsainz.com\/bonsai-convention-2026\">here<\/a><br \/>\nPlease indicate on your submission whether you are entering the NZBA competition with which suiseki.<\/p>\n<p>The closing date for applications is Friday 28th August 2026[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Emerging Talent&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1759027048571-f20ef25d-c972&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Entering the NZBA\u2019s Emerging Talent Competition<\/h3>\n<p>This competition recognizes and promotes new bonsai talent in New Zealand and will be run by the NZBA in the Lower Hutt Event Centre Town Hall on Friday 9<sup>th<\/sup> October, 10am \u2013 1pm.<\/p>\n<p>The rules for entry and the entry form can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonsainz.com\/bonsai-convention-2026\">here<\/a>. 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