Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p6
1977. Moana - Macbipi. Nicknamed Big Pink Penny

Book  (2007)  Page(s) 342.  
 
'Macbipi', Min, mp, 1978, (Moana), [seedling x New Penny], McGredy, Sam IV ... descripton

Book  (1989)  Page(s) 117.  
 
Don Sheppard. Final Analysis 1988-89.
Moana MACbipi. McGredy 1978. (Seedling x 'New Penny'); medium to light pink; 20 reports; 33 bushes; 1-7 years; 50cm; 7.1 rating. One Otago reporter, having observed this mini for seven years, says "A wonderful display. Rose pink, plus yellow stamens. Good repeat, dark foliage and healthy. It is at its best when fully open." One reporter said that bloom repeat can be a little slow. 'Moana' seems to sleep a little in the heat. Everywhere it is regarded as a good, healthy garden mini.

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 47.  Includes photo(s).
 
26 photo ‘Moana’

47 ‘Moana’ McGredy 1978. Seedling x ‘New Penny’. Light pink flowers with yellow stamens which are showy. Good for garden display or as a miniature standard.

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 106.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses for 1987-88 Season
Moana MACbipi. McGredy 1978. Mid pink; 5 reports; 5 bushes; 1-10 years; 40cm; 6.8 rating. Reports say that this is a good healthy mid pink mini for garden display and it is healthy. 'Moana' produces plenty of blooms each flush and has good repeat. Worthwhile.

Book  (1987)  Page(s) 103.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses for 1986-87 Season
Moana McGredy 1978. Light pink; 10 reports; 20 bushes; 2 years; 1-8 years; 40cm. 7.1 rating. Only three reports last year, but seven this year. Two reporters are disappointed - Taranaki because of fading and a poor bush and Manawatu because it is ordinary and lacks form. The other eight reporters from Auckland to Southland say it is very good in all respects. The pretty pink buds open quite fast and become frilly edged. Repeat is a little slow, but the blooms stand all weathers and the bush is healthy and foliage dark green. Worthwhile.

Book  (1985)  Page(s) 93.  Includes photo(s).
 
'Moana' MACbipi. McGredy 1978. Seedling x 'New Penny'. Dark green foliage complements the medium to light pink flowers which show yellow stamens when fully open. This is a vigorous showy variety in the garden.

Book  (1984)  
 
p25. Don Sheppard. Final Analysis 1983-84
'Moana'. McGredy 1978 (seedling x 'New Penny') - 35 petals, slight fragrance, rose pink. 7 reports, 7.4 rating. The colour is pleasing, the blooms are showy, freely produced, and last well, standing heat and sun well. The blooms can open fast. The plant is healthy. All recommend it as an ideal bedding mini.

p106. Nola Murray. Roses on Stilts.
Moana. Nice one Sam! Gives an avalanche of medium to light pink roses.

Book  (1983)  Page(s) 38.  
 
Moana McGredy 1978. (Seedling x 'New Penny'). Rose-pink. 3 reports, 2 years. 15" 7.0 rating. Marlborough say the blooms are a pleasing pink shade, and the bush is neat and healthy. Manawatu say it is better than 'Mimi' and makes an ideal garden mini, it stands rain and sun while Auckland say it grows well, no disease and the blooms are showy.

Book  (1982)  Page(s) 38.  
 
Stuart Pinfold. Miniature Roses ’82. An Opinion on some New Varieties.
Moana rose pink with yellow centre, healthy.