Much more than flowers

This year the National Bank Dunedin Rhododendron Festival runs from Thursday to Sunday.

The programme features workshops with guest presenters introducing original ideas for springtime food, cooking with seafood, modern kitchen design and innovative garden landscape designs.

Seminars, a garden party at Lanarch Castle, the crowning of the Rhododendron Prince and Princess, a Secret Gardens Tour, the Boogie and Buy Bazaar and the Festival Golf Tournament are also on offer.

Contact: 0800 359 2386

On the web: Rhodo Dunedin