Hello and welcome to the New Zealand Iris Society (NZIS) website.

We are a group of like-minded people interested in everything to do with the genus Iris.  The Iris is named after a Greek Goddess sharing the Greek word for rainbow, the Iris is a showy and beautiful flower. The NZIS has been in existence since November 1950.

With the help of this website, you will be able to locate a group close to you.  Most groups hold informal meetings throughout the year where they will make you feel welcome and discuss all things to do with the Iris.  Many lifelong friendships begin with these groups.

 The NZIS hold an Annual Convention and AGM late October early November each year.  The Management committee is appointed at this time.  Different workshops are hosted at these conventions and visits are made to local gardens.  These conventions are hosted by the Group in the area.  A link to these Conventions can be found on this website.  Just click on the NEWS link.

We hope that through this website we can bring you information and photographs that will capture your interest.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate in contacting the Secretary of your local group or any member of our national committee.

 Enjoy navigating your way around this website and broadening your knowledge about our beautiful flower the Iris.

Jim Gilligan

President