What's on

Looking for a good time? We know what you want... that's why we've compiled all Student City and community events into this handy-dandy community calendar for your event-finding convenience.

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Manawatu Home Birth Association Get Together

8th Feb - 14th Nov

The Manawatu Home Birth Association meets once a month alternating between morning and afternoon get-togethers. We are a group of parents who believe childbirth is a normal and healthy process. We.... Click here to read more.


Manawatu Bonsai Meeting

14th Feb - 13th Nov

Manawatu Bonsai meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share information and experience the art of bonsai. Learn how to create a bonsai from a suitable nursery tree or backyard bush. Meetings.... Click here to read more.


Know Your Neighbour - Korea

1st Mar - 4th Apr

This month's Know Your Neighbour talk features Korea. Know Your Neighbour is a monthly talk series featuring local residents from other countries sharing elements of their culture. It happens on.... Click here to read more.


Sunday Glass Art Workshops '12 : Introduction to Kiln Glass

4th Mar - 2nd Dec

Glass artist David Traub is holding his Sunday Introduction to Kiln Glass workshops. Programme content: Make a coloured glass tile, two slumped glass bowls and glass brooches. David will.... Click here to read more.


Everybody's Market

8th Apr - 8th Jul

Held at the Aramoho Shopping Centre next to the 4 Square. 9am -1pm every Sunday. Phone Dan 063439148 or txt 0210651106. Sun, Apr 8, 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun, Apr 15, 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun, Apr 22, 9:00am.... Click here to read more.


Manawatu Orchid Society Monthly Meeting.

12th Apr - 13th Dec

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from February to December. Visitors are welcome to attend. Thu, Apr 12, 7:30pm - 10:00pm Thu, May 10, 7:30pm - 10:00pm Thu, Jun 14, 7:30pm -.... Click here to read more.


Sanson Market

15th Apr - 24th Jun

Held every Sunday, featuring over 30 stalls. Everyone welcome. The market is on the corner of the Palmerston North - Wellington intersection, so lots of traffic. Well established market has been.... Click here to read more.


Manfeild Indoor Winter Show Jumping Series

22th Apr - 26th Aug

Entries close on the Tuesday immediately prior to each show. Entries accepted on the day at 25% extra. All classes will be held in the Manfeild Indoor Stadium. Ponies - 8am start with $5 practice.... Click here to read more.


Te Manawa Tots: Term 2

26th Apr - 29th Jun

Enjoy a full term of sessions designed for parents and their young children to share together, featuring a different topic and a fun, hands-on activity each week from one of our exciting.... Click here to read more.


Backyard League

27th Apr - 7th Sep

Learn the fundamentals through skills, drills & mini games. 5-12 year old boys & girls 4.00 -5.30 pm every Friday throughout terms 2 & 3 from 27th April Arena Manawatu (back fields) No need to.... Click here to read more.


Saturday Art Classes: Term 2

28th Apr - 30th Jun

A fun relaxed art class for kids where they can experience using a variety of media and enhance their artistic abilities all while having a great time. 6-8 years: $85 9.00 - 10.00am 9-11 years: $90.... Click here to read more.


High Tea

29th Apr - 28th Oct

Last Sunday of every month April – October 2012. Bookings essential The luxurious afternoon dining experience. Spoil yourself, family or friends with a scrumptious high tea at Hotel Coachman..... Click here to read more.


Feilding Music Society Presents

2nd May - 5th Dec

2nd May - Youth Night, invited guests 16th May - Lunchtime concert 11.45am - bring your own lunch 6th June - Name Your Lady 4th July - March Militare 5th August - Happy 80th Birthday 2pm 5th.... Click here to read more.


Groove Method Fitness Class

5th May - 30th Jun

Be one of the first to try The Groove Method! These are the only Groove Method Fitness classes currently offered in New Zealand. The Groove Method is a ridiculously fun workout with a dance focus..... Click here to read more.


2012 Term 2 Grasshoppers Tournament Tri Series

13th May - 1st Jul

Tennis Manawatu are running 3 Grasshoppers tournaments in term 2 this year Grasshoppers Tournament FAQs: Does my child have to be of a certain standard? - Definitely not! Even if they are still.... Click here to read more.


Manawatu Naturist Club Open Days

13th May - 9th Dec

We are a family-friendly naturist club, with 17.5 acres of beautiful grounds for you to relax in. Meet like-minded people and enjoy a clothes-free environment. We provide a safe, welcoming.... Click here to read more.


Fabric-a-brac

19th May - 1st Sep

A fabric sale from lovers of projects, who just have too many projects. If you’re looking for some great bargains and funky old fabric - fabric-a-brac is for you. You can take a table to sell.... Click here to read more.


Art Classes - Friday Night Art Club

25th May - 3rd Aug

Friday Night Art Club with tutor Kirsty Porter. Ongoing “open studio” sessions where students can work on personal or study projects of their choice in an art school environment with an.... Click here to read more.


Stories @ 6

1st Jun - 7th Sep

A fun, 45 minute storytime for the whole family. Come join us for hot chocolate and marshmallows too! Starting in May and finishing in September. Held the first Friday of each month in the.... Click here to read more.


Old Time Social Dance

2nd Jun - 14th Jul

Come and enjoy an evening of oldtime social dancing. Supper provided Sat, Jun 2, 7:30pm - 11:00pm Sat, Jul 14, 7:30pm - 11:00pm. Click here to read more.


Griffin Shield- Futsal

5th Jun - 10th Jul

The Griffin Shield is a multi-sport challenge held throughout the year with points accumulating so that at the end of the 5th league we will have an overall winner that gets guardianship of the.... Click here to read more.


Jim Beam Battle Of The Bands

8th Jun - 20th Jul

Jim Beam Battle of The Bands 2012 has arrived! Here at Murphy's we love live music! And we know Palmy loves it too! There's lots of bands coming onto the scene at the moment and sadly we just don't.... Click here to read more.


Enlightenment

9th Jun - 14th Jul

By Shelagh Stephenson. New Zealand premiere. When Lia and Nick's son disappears at the time of the Bali bombings in 1992, all they have is an email that he was thinking of going to Jakarta, leaving.... Click here to read more.


Winter Series 2012

9th Jun - 30th Sep

Actrix Winter Series - the biggest winter motorcycle series. Formula 1, 2, Superlite, Ultralite, 125GP, ProTwin, Post Classics, '90s Carbies and Clubmans Sat, Jun 9, 7:00am - 5:00pm Sat, Sep 29,.... Click here to read more.


Manawatu Striders - Run/Walk Winter Series

10th Jun - 22th Jul

Come and join the Manawatu Striders for their 2012 Winter Run/Walk Series held over three Sundays: 10th June, 1st July, and 22nd July. 3km, 5km, 10km and 15km run/walk options, starting from the.... Click here to read more.


Crank It Cycles Winter MTB Series

10th Jun - 9th Sep

Directions on the 'Tracks' page of the website. This is a fun, family-orientated event series. Something for everyone including beginners, children, weekend warriors and reasonably serious racers..... Click here to read more.


Pilates Classes

11th Jun - 25th Jun

Personal Pilates is offering a new Monday 6am class during June. In total there are 3 Monday classes where each week we progress a little further, so it's best if you can attend the full series.... Click here to read more.


Pilates Classes

13th Jun - 27th Jun

Personal Pilates is offering a new class during June to wake your body up and get you into your day! In total there are 3 Wednesday classes where, each week, we progress a little further, so it's.... Click here to read more.


Art Classes - Realism in Coloured Pencil

14th Jun - 5th Jul

Realism in Coloured Pencil - an Ochre Art School course. Learn the art of rendering images in realism using Polychromos oil-based pencils. Focusing on birdlife and nature photographs, Scott Meyers.... Click here to read more.


One Eighty

17th Jun - 19th Aug

An energetic evening service for the whole community. Come, praise and learn more about our God. For inquires: Pastor Allen Hince 3235063. Coffee and cake to follow. Sun, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm.... Click here to read more.


Backyard League

19th Jun - 21th Aug

No need to pre-register 5-12 year old boys & girls. Learn the fundamentals through skills, drills & mini games. For more information, visit the website. Phone Lisa on 027 2571707. - Tararua launch.... Click here to read more.


Backyard League

21th Jun - 23th Aug

No need to pre-register 5-12 year old boys & girls. Learn the fundamentals through skills, drills & mini games. For more information, visit the website. Phone Lisa on 027 2571707. - Tararua launch.... Click here to read more.


Beat Mafia 6hr Marathon

22th Jun - 23th Jun

Mardi Gras Festival starts again with a big bang as the Beat Mafia are on their way back for another 6 hour marathon to match last year's party at the Keg! These boys are known for high energy and.... Click here to read more.


Sammielz NZ Tour

22th Jun - 23th Jun

Sensational urban reggae artist Sammielz is coming to New Zealand for his single release "Polynesian Standup" tour. Now pursuing a solo career after time with the band "Da Soul Sound," Sammielz.... Click here to read more.


Baby Loves Disco - the 70's Superstars Tour

23th Jun

Calling all disco dudes and divas! Are you a flower child or a flare-wearing funkster? Baby Loves Disco transforms the hippest nightclubs into child proof discos. Make no mistake, this is not the.... Click here to read more.


Chinese Duan Wu 2012

23th Jun

Duan Wu Jie is an important Chinese festival. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. This year, it is on the 23rd of June. The origin of this festival is to commemorate a Chinese poet.... Click here to read more.


Latin American Film Festival: The Life of Fish

23th Jun

The Life of Fish (Chile) A Berlin-based travel writer returns to Santiago and is confronted by his past.. Click here to read more.


Mozart's Requiem & John Rutter's Requiem

23th Jun

The Palmerston North Choral Society and Renaissance Singers join forces to present two heavenly requiem masses, bidding the departed eternal rest. The concert will feature Requiems by the.... Click here to read more.


Bump Mardi Gras 2012

23th Jun - 24th Jun

More bounce to the ounce, more thump for your rump! If you intend to go large at Mardi Gras this is the only place to be if you love house, tech, bootlegs and mash-ups! If you've ever been to a.... Click here to read more.


Mid Winter Ball 2012

23th Jun - 24th Jun

We invite you to enjoy the magic of the Bayview Chateau Tongariro and welcome in winter at our special annual event - the Chateau Mid Winter Ball. Arrive during the afternoon and check into your.... Click here to read more.


School's Out - End of Exams Party

23th Jun - 24th Jun

Noisy Boy Entertainment and Cue Bar present School's Out - End of Exams Party. Live performances from: DJs Probee & Matiflow with MC Ezze-J Biggest party in Palmerston North. Drink specials all.... Click here to read more.


theSlacks

23th Jun - 24th Jun

Folka-rocka-country. Nevermind the genre tag, come and see NZ's premier progressive hillbilly band for yourself. The hippie-punks of country-ska, theSlacks.. Click here to read more.


Palmerston North Ice

23th Jun - 22th Jul

Palmerston North, get your skates on and get ready for an ice rink.! The rink is 35m x 15m, which is plenty of room for Palmerston North ice skaters, first timers and experienced alike to spread.... Click here to read more.