The New Zealand rose show in Palmerston North has been chopped for this year because of the thorny problems following the Covid-19 crisis. Celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the international rose trials have also been postponed for a year. READ MORE:* The yellow rose of Palmerston North gets a name* Top roses revealed at Palmerston North trial grounds* Esplanade rose trials yield winning new blooms"There were a number of factors behind the decision. David Unwin/Stuff The national rose show will be held in Palmerston North in 2021. The annual rose trial awards and a small celebration of the anniversary will still go ahead in November.

Source: Stuff June 18, 2020 22:18 UTC