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Whangārei's Forum North awash with colour for Orchid Show

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Thomas Brown from Maungakaramea had a great day at the Whangārei Orchid Society's spring show at Forum North on Saturday.

Thomas Brown from Maungakaramea had a great day at the Whangārei Orchid Society's spring show at Forum North on Saturday.

The Whangarei Orchid Society held its annual spring show in the city on Friday and Saturday. The spring show saw hundreds of people flock to Forum North.

The show featured orchid displays, raffles, and plants for sale. There were also bromeliads for sale.

Northern Advocate photographer John Stone went along to capture the colour.

Jean, left and Olivia Dainty take in the displays at Forum North.
Jean, left and Olivia Dainty take in the displays at Forum North.
Barbara Bates, left and Kay Phillips enjoyed the Show.
Barbara Bates, left and Kay Phillips enjoyed the Show.
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Vivienne Curry, left and Adona Cox shared a stall to promote the Northland Bromeliad Group
Vivienne Curry, left and Adona Cox shared a stall to promote the Northland Bromeliad Group
Tania Langen and Hubert Muisere from Poroti are backed up with plenty of colour
Tania Langen and Hubert Muisere from Poroti are backed up with plenty of colour
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