Book  (2002)  Page(s) 60.  
 
p60 Peter Elliott. Mrs Simpson has also generously allowed naming rights of roses she has bred to worthy organisations. Examples are 'Arahina' to the Girl Guides Association.

p104 Gerard Williams. Review of the Newer Roses for the 2001-2002 Season.
Miniatures/Patios. 'Arahina' (SIMhina) Simpson 1999; 7 reports on 10 bushes; 1-3 years; 80cms; 7.1 rating. Soft creamy gold flowers. Southland says tall and healthy, nice colour. Possible exhibitor's rose. Bay of Plenty like the exhibition form. Their plant is not vigorous and the repeat is slow. They feel it is best before Christmas. Wairoa plant hasn't grown well. Another Southland grower says the creamy flowers have beautiful form.

Book  (1999)  Page(s) 55.  
 
Nola Simpson, a well known rose breeder of Palmerston North, has released a stunning new patio rose which has been named 'Arahina'. The rose, which is being commercially grown at Mathews Nurseries, Wanganui, has been named after the Girl Guides' Association Training Centre and proceeds from sales will benefit that organisation. Arahina is a deep champagne in colour, has long-lasting qualities, and grows to about 60cm in height. The plant will be available in a 1.5 litre pot and ready for distribution October/November at a cost of $15.00. Initially, the plant will be available only through Girl Guide Centres, and for Kapiti Rose Society members, the co-ordinator of orders and deliveries is: Larraine Murrie, 163B Broderick Road, Johnsonville. Phone 04 477 4471.
Note: Orders close at the end of July 1999 and, as stocks are limited, early ordering is recommended.