Book  (2006)  Page(s) 59.  
 
Hayden Foulds. Rose Breeding in New Zealand.
'Gisborne 2000' (MATTgis) is a very good yellow with some fragrance although it tends to act more like a floribunda with large clusters of bloom.

Book  (2002)  Page(s) 100.  
 
Gerard Williams. Review of the Newer Roses for the 2001-2002 Season. Hybrid Teas
'Gisborne 2000' (MATTgis) Matthews 2000; 5 reports on 19 bushes; 1-2 years; 1.5 metres; 7.3 rating. Yellow blooms. Fittingly Gisborne says nice rose. Marlborough has strong growth and the flowers need disbudding. Just another yellow they say. Otago says lovely yellow fading to lemon, like 'Grandpa Dickson'. A large frilly flower which they are happy with. Wairoa also like the lovely bright colour.

Book  (2001)  Page(s) 22.  
 
Peter Elliott. New Zealand International Rose Trial Ground. Trial 30. 1998-2000.
Variety 98.4091. 68.7 points. HT. 'Gisborne 2000' (MATTgis). Breeder: Matthews. Agent: Matthews. colour: golden yellow