Friday 15th October 2010
New Talent
Friday afternoon saw the New Talent competition. The three entrants were given 4 hours to create a bonsai from material they were provided with.
The resulting trees
After the four hours were up, the trees were judged and the results announced during the Convention Dinner on Saturday evening.
The Opening Ceremony
Following a welcome from Peter Mudie, Hamilton Club President and Lindsay Muirhead, NZBA President, the delegates and guests were entertained by the Wai Taiko Drummers before Dr Peter Sergal, Director of Hamilton Gardens, gave a short speech and announced the Convention formally open.
Peter and Lindsay then drew back the screens hiding the exhibition and allowed the delegates through to see the trees.
A few of the 150+ trees on display
