Otago lily judges (from left) Celia Joyce, Margaret Laughton and Liz Bremer get pointers on the art of judging lilies from New Zealand Lily Society president Rex Lyes, of Christchurch. On Saturday, the sweet scent of hundreds of lilies permeated the air in the St Kilda Bowling Club rooms as the Otago Lily Society held its annual show. North East Valley resident and beginner gardener Laura Hudson’s prize-winning lily, which took first place in the novice oriental lily category and second overall. While flicking though the drenched pages, she found out the Otago Lily Society was holding its annual show the next day. Otago Lily Society show organiser Karen Judge said she was really pleased for Ms Hudson getting such a great placing as a first-time entrant.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 18, 2026 18:49 UTC