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.


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 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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Orchid Society meeting

26th Jun - 27th Nov

Levin Orchid Society holds its meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Any enquiries, contact the secretary, Elaine Ferrige, on 06-3672302. We welcome any people interested in learning about.... Click here to read more.


Original Song Competition

27th Jun - 26th Sep

Please read: 2nd original song competition by Feral Music. Will be in 2 catagories this year: solo/duo and bands. Competition to be held in conjunction with open mic nights every 2nd and 4th.... Click here to read more.


School Holiday Programme

2nd Jul - 13th Jul

Different fun activities every weekday during the school holidays between the time of 1.00pm and 3pm. Inflatables, hydroslide and slippery pole will be operating daily also. Cost is general.... Click here to read more.


Te Manawa School Holiday Programme

2nd Jul - 13th Jul

Our team of awesome educators are ready with fun, hands-on activities for your child during the school holidays. For details visit our website.... Click here to read more.


Craft Session

3rd Jul - 12th Jul

Craft sessions theme: "Royalty" Tararua District Library is offering free papercraft sessions for primary-aged children, during the July school holidays. Parental guidance required please. No.... Click here to read more.


Craft Session

4th Jul - 10th Jul

Craft sessions theme: "Royalty" Tararua District Library is offering free papercraft sessions for primary-aged children, during the July school holidays. Parental guidance required please. Please.... Click here to read more.


Craft Session

4th Jul - 11th Jul

Craft sessions theme: "Royalty" Tararua District Library is offering free papercraft sessions for primary-aged children, during the July school holidays. Parental guidance required please. Please.... Click here to read more.


Craft Session

4th Jul - 12th Jul

Craft sessions theme: "Royalty" Tararua District Library is offering free papercraft sessions for primary-aged children, during the July school holidays. Parental guidance required please. Please.... Click here to read more.


Groove Method Fitness Class

4th Jul - 29th Aug

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.


Fairy School

5th Jul - 11th Jul

School holidays, and we have lots of activities happening at Sugar Plum Fairy! Book your little ones into Fairy School these holidays. - Fairy host; - Costumes; - Fairy dust; - Games; - Dancing; -.... Click here to read more.


Mermaid Ball

5th Jul - 11th Jul

School holidays, and we have lots of activities happening at Sugar Plum Fairy! Book your little ones into Mermaid Ball these holidays. - Mermaid host; - Costumes; - Glitter dust; - Games; -.... Click here to read more.


NZ Highland & National Dancing Championships

6th Jul - 9th Jul

The NZ Highland & National Dancing 18 & over & under 18 years championships. There will be approx 250 of New Zealand's top Highland dancers in action plus all age groups from 6 years & under. Fri,.... Click here to read more.


Pedal Power on Manfeild

7th Jul - 4th Aug

This is a family friendly event that caters for all levels of cyclists. Take the opportunity to zoom around Manfeild before the race cars come out!. Cycle skills training, colouring competitions,.... Click here to read more.


Conserving the Antarctic Huts of Scott and Shackleton

9th Jul

Former UCOL lecturer Martin Wenzel has spent 5 years in Antarctica conserving the historic huts of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton. His extraordinary experience of living and.... Click here to read more.


Craft Session: Ice Age Craft

9th Jul

Make fun Ice Age stuff! Held in Events Central (ground floor).. Click here to read more.


Gish - Rockstar of New Zealand Comedy

9th Jul

Gish is one of the most popular comedians on the NZ Pro Comedy Circuit with a wicked combination of original and popular song parodies and a healthy toke of comedy for the the bro's. Presented by.... Click here to read more.