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.


Open Studio - Ongoing Art Classes/Painting Club

11th Apr - 20th Jun

Open studio, rolling class and art club New to Ochre Art School! With tutor Kirsty Porter. Ongoing “open studio” sessions where everyone can work on personal or study projects of their choice.... 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.


Manfeild Test Day

13th Apr - 15th Jun

Manfeild test days are for competition cars and motorcycles. Gates open at 8am – entrance via Rata Street. Cost is $100 (per vehicle) which can be paid when signing in. For car specs and further.... 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.


Oil Painting Course - The Properties of Oil Paint

3rd May - 7th Jun

Tutor: Kirsty Porter Working in pure abstraction, we will explore the facets of opacity, sheen, colour, tint, glazes and texture possible with oil paint. A must-do course for those wishing to start.... Click here to read more.


Victoria Motorcycle Club - Actrix Winter Series

5th May - 9th Jun

The biggest winter motorcycle series. Formula 1, 2, Superlite, Ultralite, 125GP, Pro Twin, Post Classics, 90s Carbies and Clubmans. Sat, May 5, 7:00am - 5:00pm Sun, May 6, 7:00am - 5:00pm Sat, Jun.... 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.


Painting with Acrylics

7th May - 11th Jun

Tutor: Kirsty Porter Acrylic paint is a quick-drying medium in a range of opacities that allows the student unlimited flexibility when faced with making a painting. Acrylics can achieve bold.... Click here to read more.


Dementia Information Sessions

8th May - 12th Jun

Dementia information/education sessions for family members. Session 1: What is dementia? 8th May Session 2: Assessment & diagnosis, legal matters. 15th May Session 3: Support Services & respite.... 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.


Landscape Painting Course - Composition and Production

18th May - 22th Jun

Landscape Painting: Traditions and Beyond Tutor: Kirsty Porter Landscape painting has long been the canon of imagery depicted in the tradition of painting. But how can landscape painting be.... 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.


Figure Drawing Course - Male & Female

23th May - 6th Jun

Tutor: Maho Murakami A three-week figure drawing class covering the principles of drawing the male and female human frame in sitting, standing and lying poses, studying balance and structure and.... 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.


St Peters Lunchtime Concert

5th Jun

Join us for another enjoyable piano recital by the incomparable Guy Donaldson. Bring your lunch and enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea to compliment this lunchtime concert.. 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.