Manawatu Home Birth Association Get Together

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

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

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

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.

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.

Backyard League

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

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 - 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

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

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.

Stories @ 6

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.

Winter Series 2012

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.

Crank It Cycles Winter MTB Series

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.

Orchid Society meeting

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

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.

National Advance Drivers School

We cover all aspects of driver training, from tyre maintenance to emergency skills, accident avoidance and defensive driving techniques, as well as a session on the Road Code. Full supervision: All.... Click here to read more.

Feilding Classic Car Club Car Show & Mystery Cruise

Car show followed by either a mystery run, pokerrun, shed raid. Open to all American, Austrian & English classic, customs hot rods & muscle cars. Phone 323 8354 for more information. Sun, Jul 15,.... Click here to read more.

Manawatu Community Choir

The Manawatu Community Choir is your choir. If you can walk in the door, you're in the choir! The Manawatu Community Choir aims to provide all people, whatever their background or ability, with an.... Click here to read more.

2012 Term 3 Grasshoppers Tournament Tri Series

Tennis Manawatu will be holding 3 Grasshoppers Tournaments in term 3. Grasshoppers Tournament FAQ’s Does my child have to be of a certain standard? - Definitely not! Even if they are still only.... Click here to read more.

Manawatu Ukulele Group (MUG)

MUG Pro… for adults (16+). A friendly gathering of players led by Jennifer Moss. In these sessions we continue to broaden our knowledge of ukulele chords, strums & finger picking to consolidate &.... Click here to read more.

Manawatu Car Club Road and Track Day

Gates open at 8.30am and entry to the public is free. Competitor information: We have 5 classes that best fit with the current fleet of vehicles in New Zealand. Rookie: For people who do not belong.... Click here to read more.

Everybody's Market

Held at the Aramoho Shopping Centre next to the 4 Square. 9am-1pm every Sunday. Phone Dan 063439148 or txt 0210651106. Sun, Jul 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun, Jul 29, 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun, Aug 5, 9:00am -.... Click here to read more.

Manawatu African Drumming (MAD)

A community drumming group, meeting fortnightly in Palmerston North, led by Jennifer Moss. It’s fun, simple to get started and many people believe it’s beneficial for your health. Relaxing and.... Click here to read more.

Dirt Box Charlie - Homegrown Blues Trio

Palmerston North local blues boys ‘Dirt Box Charlie’ are no strangers to the Manawatu music scene. Catch the trio playing for a night of full-volume, earth-lifting blues. With Chris Gain on.... Click here to read more.

Groove Method Fitness Class

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.

Feilding Music Society Presents

5th August - Happy 80th birthday - 2pm 5th September - Guest night featuring Musica Viva 3rd October - Letters G,H,I 7th November - AGM! & All that jazz 21st November - Lunchtime concert 11.45am -.... Click here to read more.

Griffin Shield- Indoor Netball

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.

Pilates for Beginners

Discover Pilates in a safe and caring environment. This is not like those big classes at the gym that leave you feeling confused, unloved and like a mass of flailing limbs! During this 8 week.... Click here to read more.

Manawatu Turbos 2012 Season

With the first game of the 2012 Manawatu Turbos campaign set to kick-off on Friday 24th August, when we host the Wellington Lions, it's time to get Turbo charged and behind your local team! After.... Click here to read more.

New Zealand International Film Festival

Playing the field is the modus operandi of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Each year we bring the variety of world cinema straight from the international festival circuit to the giant.... Click here to read more.

Wearable Arts

Want to play with Wearable Arts ideas? Come and explore the awesome resources at REACT to create something to be proud of. All ages welcome. Phone Bridgette on 3282823 to book or email ... Tue, Aug.... Click here to read more.

400kw Holden V8 Race Drive Experience

If you have ever wanted to experience the absolute extreme thrill of driving a fully modified 400kw 5700cc V8 Holden race car... Then this is definitely for you! Experience life in the fast lane as.... Click here to read more.

Holden V8 Hot Laps

If you have ever wanted to experience the absolute extreme thrill of being driven "Flat Out" by a professional driver in a fully modified 400kw 5700cc V8 Holden race car... Then this is definitely.... Click here to read more.

Pilates Introductory for Beginners

Personal Pilates - Finding your perfect balance of strength, tone and flexibility. If you have ever wanted to try Pilates then this is the ideal way to do it! It involves 3 specifically designed.... Click here to read more.

Spit & Polish: Writing to a Professional Standard

Tutor: Maria Polglase. This course will help budding and working writers improve their understanding of professional writing skills and standards in both fact and fiction, refine their ideas and.... Click here to read more.

Fallout Festival 2012

A solid collection of collective gigs over 2 weeks at the peak of winter in Ohakune makes for a bloody good time. Now in its fourteenth year Fallout Festival continues to deliver with a range of.... Click here to read more.

Art Classes - The Properties of Oil Paint

Tutor: Kirsty Porter. Six Monday evenings, 27 August to 1 October from 7pm to 9pm. Working in pure abstraction, explore the facets of opacity, sheen, colour, tint, glazes and texture. A must-do.... Click here to read more.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time is a fun time for you and your child. The instructor will be in the water to pass on their knowledge by working with and through the parent/caregiver. It encourages an enjoyable.... Click here to read more.

NZ Film Festival: West of Memphis

In 1994, three Arkansas teenagers were convicted of murdering three eight-year-old boys on the strength of an implausible confession and ‘expert’ testimony which characterised them as.... Click here to read more.

Pakake Lions Coffee Morning Daffodil Day

Coffee morning raising funds for Daffodil Day. Cakes, produce, plants, craft, grocery raffle of a basket of goodies from Tattons. Phone 323 4771 for more information.. Click here to read more.

NZ Film Festival: Pictures of Susan

Auckland ‘outsider artist’ Susan King stopped talking in 1955 when she was four years old and has said next to nothing since. Her grandmother recognised the little girl’s talent for drawing.... Click here to read more.

NZ Film Festival: The Last Ocean

The Last Ocean is a documentary directed by Peter Young, one of the country’s leading nature cameramen and a key figure in the international movement to end fishing in the Ross Sea. Facing.... Click here to read more.

Central Ukulele Festival

Central Ukulele Festival is an annual fun celebration of music making for the whole community, starring primary and intermediate schools from central region. The festival blends together great.... Click here to read more.

Gazebo Girls

Two voices, a guitar, a mandolin and a heap of songs from all over - alt country, folk and the odd 60s cover. Ain’t never found a harmony we couldn’t use. The Gazebo Girls - two women old.... Click here to read more.

Piano Concert - Andrew Atkins

Andrew Atkins solo concert with guest soprano Esther Leefe performing a program of Mozart, Bach, Debussy, Barber, Chausson and Chopin. Will also include a solo piano work by NZ composer Tabea.... Click here to read more.

The Great Living Legends Muck-In

The Living Legends Muck-In lives on. Living Legends is a community conservation project that was set up in 2011 to commemorate New Zealand’s hosting of Rugby World Cup. Last year we planted.... Click here to read more.

The Rangitikei Club Anniversary Celebrations

A show and supper for just $15.00. To celebrate 40 years in our existing building, and 125 years of existence, the club is going back in time 40 years to host a '70s themed night. We have booked.... Click here to read more.

What a Load of Bull - Wear-A-Bull Arts

Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now at the Bulls Info Centre. Enquiries to Bronwyn Meads, Event Manager, on 06 3220051 or 021 174 5951.. Click here to read more.

Young Enterprise Scheme Trade Fair

Come and support our local YES teams from around the Manawatu and Whanganui regions as they do their best to promote and sell their products and services as part of their real life enterprising.... Click here to read more.

First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand

Learn how to work with the sacred plant medicine of Aotearoa and discover the remedial qualities of New Zealand's native plants. Astrea Morgane will be tutoring the First Light Flower Essences of.... Click here to read more.

Jammin for Jethro

This is the event page for the Palmerston North edition of Jammin for Jethro which is fundraising for Jethro Morrow who is a very sick little boy with Atypical Hemolitic Uremic Syndrome. Which.... Click here to read more.

Oceania Storm NZ Tour - Sweet Music Album Release

Oceania Storm has announced their arrival onto the NZ music scene with the release of their new album, “Sweet Music”. Hailing from West Auckland, this massive 12 piece reggae band has been.... Click here to read more.

Roy Roberts Secondary School Rugby League Tournament

The 2012 Manawatu Rugby League Roy Roberts Tournament is open to secondary students throughout the Central and surrounding regions. The Roy Roberts Tournament is one of many opportunities being.... Click here to read more.

Spring Bass 2012 with Optimus Gryme

Springbass 2012 - Ohakune: NZ's finest dubstep and DnB. Ohakune Bass Culture, with great pleasure, would like to welcome you and the season of spring in with their 1st annual DNB and dubstep.... Click here to read more.

The Bands Are Coming

Central and Wellington District Brass Bands Competition. 15 brass bands, 450 performing musicians, big, loud, passionate, excellence and wow. Central and Wellington District Brass Brass Bands each.... Click here to read more.

The Feelers - No Need To Worry Tour

After an exhaustive Rugby World Cup campaign and a busy summer touring schedule - including a quick trip across the Tasman to play six amazing gigs in Australia, The Feelers are refreshed and ready.... Click here to read more.

United Travel Race Series Round 4

Saturday is testing only and Sunday is a full day of racing. Information that should help you maximise your day at Manfeild, watching New Zealand’s biggest and most competitive club race series..... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012

Saturday 1st September - Nutella Monk - Mr Mixwell - Project Blood - Diamond Sutra Saturday 8th September - Date With A Knife - Losses - Black Chrome - Methadonnas Saturday 15th September - Wall Of.... Click here to read more.

Rush Munro's Hawkes Bay Racing Spring Carnival

Rush Munro's Spring Racing Carnival - Makfi Challenge Stakes Premier Race Day 1 SEPTEMBER 2012 The first day of the trifecta of racing is the day when the sound of hoof beats awakens us all.... Click here to read more.

Duathlon Winter Series No. 5.

Duathlon Winter Series No. 5 AGM and prizegiving. Anyone can enter. 3 distances available - short, medium and long. All fitness levels catered for. Short course great for the kids. A triathlon.... Click here to read more.

Fun Day on a Sunday - Father's Day

Surprise your dad with a trip to Te Manawa for a day filled with crafts, games and activities. Visit our website for more details: www.temanawa.co.nz or like us on Facebook!. Click here to read more.

Manawatu Saddle Up Club Inhand and Flat Ridden Ribbon Show

Entry via Kawa Kawa Road.. Click here to read more.

The Pirates of Penzance

Building on its triumphant 2011 double bill production of Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore, Wellington G&S Light Opera returns to The Opera House to present Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera The.... Click here to read more.

TR Group Transport Expo / Truck Show & Shine / Motor Racing

You will want to mark Sunday the 2nd September in your calendars now, as it is not only going to be Father’s Day but it is also going to see the inaugural TR Group Transport Expo / Truck Show &.... Click here to read more.

Chinese Film Festival: Still Life

Haunting minimalist drama set in the real-life construction of the Three Gorges dam project. The underground film tells of two people in search of their spouses, their dislocation stemming as much.... Click here to read more.

Spring Vegetable Gardening Workshop

All you need to know about setting up and maintaining your own home organic food production. From garden placement, pest control, fertilising, composting, harvesting and more. Taught by a tutor who.... Click here to read more.

Nicky Pellgrino - When In Rome

Your chance to meet Nicky Pellegrino talking about her new book 'When In Rome' - a captivating tale of love, food, music and passion. Let Nicky take you on a journey to a city of beauty and.... Click here to read more.

PNFS: My Brother Is an Only Child

Mio fratello è figlio unico. Directed by Daniele Luchetti Italy, 2007, 75mins, M - violence, sexual references, offensive language Trailer: .... Click here to read more.

Tararua District Library Trivia Quiz

Join in our 4th annual trivia quiz! Can your team beat the winners of the past 3 years, "Three Assets and a Liability" from MCI & Associates? Being held simultaneously at all our branches..... Click here to read more.

Tararua District Library Trivia Quiz

Join in our 4th annual trivia quiz! Can your team beat the winners of the past 3 years, "Three Assets and a Liability" from MCI & Associates? Being held simultaneously at all our branches..... Click here to read more.

Tararua District Library Trivia Quiz

Join in our 4th annual trivia quiz! Can your team beat the winners of the past 3 years, "Three Assets and a Liability" from MCI & Associates? Being held simultaneously at all our branches..... Click here to read more.

Tararua District Library Trivia Quiz

Join in our 4th annual trivia quiz! Can your team beat the winners of the past 3 years, "Three Assets and a Liability" from MCI & Associates? Being held simultaneously at all our branches..... Click here to read more.

Art Class - Figure Drawing: Male and Female: POSTPONED

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.

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

Excel is a spreadsheet programme, very useful for businesses, clubs or home budgeting. In fact, it has many uses. This course is aimed at the beginner with tutor Peter MacDonald. Please contact.... Click here to read more.

Groove Method Fitness Class

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.

Chinese Film Festival: Suzhou River

A riveting tale of obsessive love reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo'. The subject matter of contemporary China's gritty urban experience is set against the backdrop of Shanghai's Suzhou.... Click here to read more.

Know Your Neighbour - Japan

Join the Japanese Association of Palmerston North for a talk about elements of Japanese culture. Know Your Neighbour is a monthly talk series to promote cultural understanding, hosted by Settlement.... Click here to read more.

Science Cafe

Canadian multimedia artist, Peter McLeish, details his scientific research on upper atmospheric phenomena known as red sprites and how they have influenced his artistic work in film making and.... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012 Pop Up Sculpture

- Nutellamonk. Click here to read more.

Where the Wise Kids Are

A tale of a young student named Wallace who is looking for a place to learn and to be part of a whanau. He stumbles across a great big sign, "Where the Wise Kids Are". He delves into an adventurous.... Click here to read more.

Brutalitees Birthday Bash #5

Brutalitees (T-shirts from Hell) are celebrating their 5th Birthday with bands Tainted, Just one Fix, Amachine, Pariah, The Catch, Death's Door and Dr. Monster. Spot prizes to those wearing Brutal.... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012

Friday 7th September - Pom Pom - Methadonas - Reclusia - Mountaineater Friday 14th September - The Bing Turkby Ensemble - Impediments - Minus 52 - Black Chrome Sunday 16th September (live album.... Click here to read more.

Feilding Saleyards Tours

Join our weekly Friday tours with local farmers as your guide! Learn the fascinating history of selling livestock, one of New Zealand's oldest traditions, that dates back to the 1880s. The.... Click here to read more.

Dancesport Spectacular

Glamour and glitz at dancing festival. Big–time ballroom dancing with all the glitz and glamour comes to Palmerston North. The 2012 Dancesport Spectacular, to be held at Arena 3, Arena Manawatu,.... Click here to read more.

It's A 'W'rap to Celebrate International Literacy Day

Join in the fun at the Literacy Day Festival, when we will be celebrating International Literacy Day and lifelong learning. Wander through the market place and take part in creative activities and.... Click here to read more.

Karaoke Poetry Competition

National Literacy Day. A “Karaoke Poetry” competition will be held at “Poet’s Corner” in Copenhagen Square (by the windmill on High Street). If wet, it will be held at Dannevirke.... Click here to read more.

Lyttelton Rough House Revival

Like new hot water brought to the surface on the Rapaki shore, the town of Lyttelton has been bubbling and literally bursting with life and, especially, song. This spring sees some of Lyttelton’s.... Click here to read more.

Our Daily Bread: Putting Food On the Table

Come to a public meeting and hear an expert address and a panel of politicians discuss: “Our Daily Bread: Putting food on the table.” Find out who’s going hungry and why in NZ and the rest of.... Click here to read more.

theSlacks In the Palmy of Your Hand

Returning to the Rose City of Students and Knowledge come theSlacks, with their own unique style of rustic rock in tow. Last time was a blast. Come on down to the Celtic and play hide the beverage..... Click here to read more.

World On Stage

Take a trip around the world! Experience a multicultural extravaganza of live music and dance showcasing the talents of our ethnic community. This spectacular show presented by the Manawatu.... Click here to read more.

Country Living Expo

The Country Living Expo is the "how to" expo for all lifestyle block owners (a small block is one from 60 hectares down to 0.4 ha). Besides trade sites with equipment especially for lifestylers.... Click here to read more.

Manawatu County Living Expo

A local group of Alpaca Breeders, in conjunction with a group of enthusiastic Highland Cattle Breeders working with the local Feilding IA&P Association are putting on a Country Living Expo to.... Click here to read more.

Raoul and Friends

In New Zealand to visit family, this Austrian legend has consented to a small intimate gig in Ohakune whilst he hits the slopes. Support from Marcos Alonso from Spain and Option from Bristol. This.... Click here to read more.

The Wax Shack Presents Selecta dFresh

Attention all club heads, ravers and dance-a-holics, this is the moment you've all been waiting for. Seasoned Selecta dFresh delivers yet again the very freshest club tracks on the market..... Click here to read more.

Well Hung

Fame-hungry Detective Sharp is dispatched to Small Town NZ to solve a murder case the local cops just can’t seem to get a grip on. Meanwhile, the whole town already knows that Wally did it! While.... Click here to read more.

The Best of Haydn

Pre-dinner concert series with Rafaella Garlick-Grice in the Evelyn Rawlins Room. Sat, Sep 8, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sat, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sat, Oct 6, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sun, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Click here to read more.

Old Time Social Dance

Come and enjoy an evening of old time social dancing. Supper provided. Sat, Sep 8, 7:30pm - 11:00pm Sat, Oct 6, 7:30pm - 11:00pm Sat, Nov 3, 7:30pm - 11:00pm. Click here to read more.

Community Planting Day

Castlecliff Coast Care and DOC invite you to celebrate Conservation Week by joining the community planting session on the dunes. Meet at Duncan Pavilion at 10.30 am. Planting on the rear dunes..... Click here to read more.

Trackday Promotions

Trackdays will allow you to learn more about advanced driving techniques, your car and yourself. We strive to give you the experience and thrill of being able to drive your own car on a racetrack.... Click here to read more.

Whio Family Fun Day

Bring the whole family along to learn about and celebrate one of our endangered local treasures. Whio or blue duck are under threat - find out about the work that is being done to protect them with.... Click here to read more.

WOA Regional Championship - Long Distance

Orienteering Hutt Valley is hosting the WOA Wellington Orienteering Association Regional Championships on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 2012, in the Horowhenua/Manawatu region. Sunday.... Click here to read more.

Zephyr Wind Quintet

New Zealand’s finest woodwind players combine to form the creamy and colourful sounds of Zephyr. Comprising principal players in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Zephyr has been described as.... Click here to read more.

The Wiggles Celebration Tour 2012

On May 18, Anthony, Murray, Greg and Jeff - The Wiggles - announced that 2012 would be their final year of touring together, and unveiled plans for their final world tour together. Having played in.... Click here to read more.

Whanganui - Towards a Restorative City Conference

We invite you to attend this Restorative City Conference to learn first hand how Whanganui could become one of only three restorative cities in the world and through implementing these positive.... Click here to read more.

Chinese Film Festival: In The Mood For Love

Moody period drama about romantic melancholy set in Hong Kong in 1962. A journalist rents a room in an apartment block on the same day as does a secretary from a shipping company. Both nurse.... Click here to read more.

Tuesday Bluesday Part 3

The 3rd instalment of the genre-bending Tuesday Bluesday sessions is here! I am very pleased to be able to announce the following artists will be performing at the Roslyn Library. We have the.... Click here to read more.

Wildlife Veterinarian

Massey University's Wildlife Hospital is the only dedicated one of its kind in New Zealand. It provides medical and surgical care for some of the most endangered wildlife on the planet; half of the.... Click here to read more.

Workm8s Netball Tourney

Sport Manawatu and Netball Manawatu are teaming up to give your workplace a chance to have a night of fun playing sport. We are encouraging all workplaces to round up a workplace team and get.... Click here to read more.

Bride of The Year

Our annual bride of the year show for Somerset Kindergarten. Entries are now open and you can email Trudie at gtwoolley@xtra.co.nz to obtain an entry form. Entries close the end of July 2012 and.... Click here to read more.

Extending the Strapped Hand - An Excursion of Hope

Held in the Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum. About two languages die each month. Many more are declining and more than half of the 6,500 languages in the world are expected to die.... Click here to read more.

Ladies' Choral Festival

Ladies choirs from around the region will be performing their show pieces. Entrance is $5 and that includes supper at the end of the evening. . Click here to read more.

Music On A Wednesday - Laura Evans

Laura Evans is a local singer-songwriter who plays relaxed indie/alt-country music, this performance will be all original songs. Music on a Wednesday is a monthly event. . Click here to read more.

The Best of the Classics

A feast of modern and traditional classics with three fabulous singers entirely accompanied by string trio with favourite Viennese waltzes, beautiful melodies and stirring songs in a celebration of.... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012 Workshops

Wednesday 12th September - Demonstration by Rob Thorne, Toi Puuro Wednesday 19th September - Blink from A Low Hum: DIY Touring the World Wednesday 26th September - Mr Mixwell DJing with audio and.... Click here to read more.

Open Mic Night

Open mic nights are pumpin'. it would seem that the Ashhurst Inn is the place to go if you play, like or need some live music. Awesome talent on display and with Christmas coming up, if you were.... Click here to read more.

Chinese Film Festival: To Live

An epic account of the tumultuous events of China's past half-century. Fugui and Jiazhen endure the tragic disruptions as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to the status of.... Click here to read more.

Film: The Economics of Happiness

Film "The Economics of Happiness" won eight international awards after its release in 2011. Now it's to be screened in Wanganui for the first time. While government and big business continue to.... Click here to read more.

Saddle Up Twilight Rally

Come along and enjoy an evening rally where you can utilise Manfeild’s amazing arena. Work on your arena craft or showjumping in preparation for the next dressage and s/jumping series, school.... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012 Pop Up Butterfly

- Busta Dimes - Given Names Held at the bridge over butterfly pond in the square.. Click here to read more.

Badminton Superleague

Manawatu Badminton Association 's Superleague - every Thursday @ 6pm-9.30pm in the B&M Centre, Arena Manawatu. Superleague is a 4-person team competition for all levels and abilities. If you are a.... Click here to read more.

A Stadium of 4 Million - Martin Snedden

A lunch with Martin Snedden: Martin Snedden goes behind the scenes of the 2011 World Cup in his new book A Stadium of 4 Million. All proceeds to Feilding Rugby Football Club. Tickets available from.... Click here to read more.

An Evening with Martin Snedden

Martin Snedden goes behind-the-scenes of the 2011 World Cup in his new book A Stadium of 4 Million. A book signing will take place in the Rugby Museum at the end of the evening. Tickets include a.... Click here to read more.

Manfeild Test Day

Manfeild test days are for competition cars and motorcycles. Gates open at 8am - entrance via Rata Street. Cost (per vehicle) can be paid when signing in.. Click here to read more.

Massey Talks Sustainability: Margaret Forster

Margaret Forster talks about the struggle to reconcile sustainability values and resource uses. This is a monthly talk series, hosted by Massey University. . Click here to read more.

Writers Read - Laurence Fearnley

The 2012 Writers Read Series presents, Laurence Fearnley. Laurence Fearnley has published eight novels. Her second novel, Room, was shortlisted for a Montana Award in 2001, and Edwin and Matilda.... Click here to read more.

Calling Utopia North Island Tour

Australia's Calling Utopia continue their NZ North Island tour. Joined by Hawke's Bay rock bands Ninja Monkey and Scarpa Flow.. Click here to read more.

Los Dos Gitanos

It's our birthday amigo and we're celebrating El Gusto style! Special dishes available Drink specials Salsa dancing Live music on Fri and Sat Fri – Los Dos Gitanos Sat – Canta Conmigo Fun games.... Click here to read more.

2012 NZ National Sport Stacking Championships

New Zealand's 4th WSSA sanctioned National Sport Stacking Tournament will be held at Arena 3 in Arena Manawatu. There will be over 200 children coming from across New Zealand to compete in 7.... Click here to read more.

Baby Bonanza

This inaugural event is proudly brought to you by Riverdale Kindergarten. Baby Bonanza was created for parents/caregivers/expectant parents of children 0-5 years and offers you the opportunity to.... Click here to read more.

Casting On 2 Cast Off

Creative Fibre Manawatu Area's Learning day is to be held this year in Palmerston North, consisting of hourly workshops on knitting techniques cast on, Entrelac, log cabin, beginners crochet, Monet.... Click here to read more.

Feilding Festival of Cycling Criterium

A criterium is a race around a circuit for a given period of time. As part of the Feilding Festival of Cycling this is a spectator friendly event so you can come and watch cyclists tearing around.... Click here to read more.

Jun & Yuuki Bouterey-Ishido - Recital for Piano & Cello

Brothers Jun & Yuuki Bouterey-Ishido are making a return visit to Wanganui, back by popular demand. Jun is only the second New Zealander to win the Kerikeri International Piano Competition and both.... Click here to read more.

Merial Ancare Metric Mile Day

New Zealand's top milers are about to battle it out on the turf! Come along and enjoy the glamour and excitement of the galloping action. Park up in the Public Terrace or pre-book yourself and your.... Click here to read more.

Play Day on Track

Playday on Track is sure to cater for your level of comfort... whether it’s your first time on the track or you’ve done a few track days before. With other drivers that care as much about cars.... Click here to read more.

Roslyn School Gala 2012

Come along to the Roslyn School Gala 2012! Lots of attractions, stalls, food, live entertainment, quick fire raffles and much more! An awesome day out for the whole family!. Click here to read more.

Spring in the Vegie Patch

Your spring vegie garden diary (September, October, November). Wander the vegie patch and potager and learn how to prepare your spring beds and look after your asparagus plot; and get ready for.... Click here to read more.

Student Day at the Races

Returning to Palmy is Student Day at the Races 2012 - your chance to get get dressed up and have one hell of a day! Dan & Steve (formerly MUSA: Events) have bribed the police, paid off the.... Click here to read more.

Student Day at the Races

Returning to Palmy is Student Day at the Races 2012 - your chance to get get dressed up and have one hell of a day! Dan & Steve (formerly MUSA: Events) have bribed the police, paid off the council.... Click here to read more.

Sled Dog Derby/Winter Wind Down

CTSHC Sled Dog Derby/GNSHC Winter Wind Down. North Waitarere Forest. Sat, Sep 15, 6:00am - 11:00am Sun, Sep 16, 6:00am - 11:00am. Click here to read more.

The Shocking and Stunning, Boxcar Rattle Double Release Show

The Shocking and Stunning are: drums + electronics. Wall-of-sound + high energy + trance-inducing + drones + sensory overload. Or, so says thecorner: “Two members, a synth, a sampler and a drum.... Click here to read more.

Bright n Breezy

Taradale RSA concert party 44th annual show. Songs, dance, jokes, skits.. Click here to read more.

Feilding Festival of Cycling

A selection of races or rides to choose from. A 90 km open handicap race for licenced riders from Feilding to Apiti and return along with 90km, 50km or 20km recreational rides. All start from.... Click here to read more.

Golf Registration Day

Ever wanted to have a go at golf? This day is perfect for you. Open to all under 19 year olds, just come along and have a go. If keen to continue, you can sign up for more coaching days.. Click here to read more.

Henpicked

Come along to the beautiful and quaint Manakau Hotel. Dean's hometown will host Henpicked for an afternoon of original alt-country, folk and dub music. Henpicked is about to hatch a clutch of new.... Click here to read more.

Manawatunes Chorus: Celtic Harmony

This year's annual show hosted by the 'Manawatunes' features songs from Celtic countries sung in 4 part harmony by the Chorus. The 'Manawatunes Chorus' is supported by a variety of performers, each.... Click here to read more.

Oroua Whio Field Trip

Explore the Oroua Blue Duck Protection Project trap line and learn about the great work that our community is leading to protect whio living on the Oroua River. You’ll need to be reasonably fit.... Click here to read more.

Te Manawa Concert Series

Ben Booker and Kris Zuelicke perform music for piano featuring compositions by Bach, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Ben-Haim, MacDowell, Schubert and Liszt. Come enjoy the exhibitions of.... Click here to read more.

Yogathon 2012

Yogathon 2012: nationwide event, from 16 Sept. to 30 Sept. To register for the event, please go to http://yogathon-nz.org/ or.... Click here to read more.

Inspiring Stories - Uplifiting New Zealand Short Films

Do you need a bit of inspiration on how to make the world a better place? Come along to this evening of 'Inspiring Stories' - award-winning short documentaries about everyday New Zealanders leading.... Click here to read more.

Chinese Film Festival: Hero

A wuxia (martial arts) film based on the assasination attempt by Jing Ke of the King of Qin in 227 BC. The film dazzles through the profusion of spectacles painted in pure colour and photographed.... Click here to read more.

Healthy, Delicious Cooking On a Budget

It's that time again! We are holding our infamous budget cooking classes with Gayle. Come along If learning how to cook a delicious meal on a budget sounds like you! We have a suggested donation of.... Click here to read more.

HAC AGM

Housing Advice Centre's annual general meeting.. Click here to read more.

PNFS: Le Plaisir

Directed by Max Ophuls France 1952. 97mins. R16. September 19th. Trailer http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/410645/Le-Plaisir-a-k-a-House-Of-Pleasure-Movie-Clip-And-Above-All-Girls.html This is a.... Click here to read more.

Project Management Institute Branch Meeting

The recently upgraded P-3K2 Orion aircraft is one of the first in the world to be fitted with the ELTA 2022 radar. This created a unique challenge for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), as.... Click here to read more.

Wot to Wear and Not to Wear - Camp Quality Fundraiser

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7.30pm. Suzie Johnson (a.k.a. Crazy Mama Suz) from Oosh in Shannon is performing her hilarious show 'Wot to wear and not to wear' in a bid to help us raise funds.... Click here to read more.

A Wife On Gorge River: Catherine Stewart

Hear the other side of Life On Gorge River from Catherine Stewart: a sailor and adventurer, she will entertain and inspire you with stories about how she coped with life in the remote West Coast.... Click here to read more.

Arts & Crafts Spring Show

Craft area open 11am till 3:30pm. Flower show open 1pm till 3pm. Get your Christmas presents... Wool and habadashery sale to raise funds for St. Johns, in memory of Margaret McMillan.. Click here to read more.

Needless Cane with Crackpot Theory & Guests

Wellington Goth rock band Needless Cane will be performing their first show in Palmerston North. They are in the works of putting out their 3rd EP and 3rd music video for the song "Hemlock.... Click here to read more.

Public Premiere Screening of Freedom for Birth

The Holistic Birth Company and Community Birth Services proudly present a public screening of the film Freedom for Birth. Come and enjoy us for this amazing film and enjoy free wine and nibbles..... Click here to read more.

Shirley Valentine

Willie Russell’s classic comedy is the story of a middle aged working class woman from Liverpool who discovers there is more to life than chips and eggs. Shirley Valentine is played by talented.... Click here to read more.

Haiku Poetry Competition

Haiku Poetry Competition - Whanganui Regional Museum with the Whanganui Literary Festival Trust Tuesday 18 September to Monday 15 October Beauty is often found in simplicity. The Japanese poetry.... Click here to read more.

Breakfast with Dame Lois Muir

Western Netball are bringing the former Silver Ferns Coach to Palmerston North. Join Lois for breakfast, where she will be sharing her pearls of wisdom and sporting anecdotes. Registrations should.... Click here to read more.

Coach - Family Tree Tour

Family Tree is the long-awaited debut album from Coach, released nationwide on August 17th. Hailing from Auckland, Coach comprises the talents of Abraham Kunin (guitar/lead vocal) Jonathan Burgess.... Click here to read more.

McEntee Event Hire Brides Through the Ages

St Joseph's School Feilding in association with McEntee Event Hire, presents 'Brides Through the Ages' - a celebration of things bridal, but especially 'the dress'. MC Mayor Margaret Kouvalis. An.... Click here to read more.

Property Brokers Grassroots Sports Awards 2012

The Property Brokers Grassroots Sports Awards function encompasses volunteer and club categories and is a great chance to recognise the contribution made by the volunteers, clubs and corporate.... Click here to read more.

Songs & Stories of NZ Past & Present

Strings and Things.   Sue Pugmire: Born into a musical family, Sue gave her first public performance at 5 years old, and has been performing in bands ever since she was 13. Starting off in rock.... Click here to read more.

Strings and Things

Sue Pugmire: Born into a musical family, Sue gave her first public performance at 5 years old, and has been performing in bands ever since she was 13. Starting off in rock bands she developed a.... Click here to read more.

Comedy Stage Hypnotist - Dave Upfold

Fundraising for Ruapehu College Girls Basketball. Wesley and Dave will each do one night. As seen on TV3's "Campbell Live" programme, Dave and Wesley Upfold are known for there energetic, engaging.... Click here to read more.

DanceNZmade Interschool Showcase

DanceNZmade Interschool Showcase puts New Zealand schools' best dance forward to see who takes out the national title. Usual service and credit card fees apply. Fri, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Sat,.... Click here to read more.

Feilding Spring Show Jumping Show

Fri, Sep 21, 8:30am - 5:00pm Sat, Sep 22, 8:30am - 5:00pm Sun, Sep 23, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Click here to read more.

Art on Edge 4

Art on Edge is back! Another couple of hours of enjoyment for all the family on a Saturday afternoon. Once more, there'll be a wide variety of arts - music, dance, singing, acting, poetry and.... Click here to read more.

Coach - Family Tree Tour

Family Tree is the long-awaited debut album from Coach, released nationwide on August 17th. Hailing from Auckland, Coach comprises the talents of Abraham Kunin (guitar/lead vocal) Jonathan Burgess.... Click here to read more.

Combined Concert

The Manawatu Sinfonia and Manawatu Youth Orchestra present their annual combined concert. This year they are really upping the ante with an exciting and varied programme including Zadok the Priest.... Click here to read more.

Community Solutions for Today

A public talk showing how we can revitalise, reconnect and make resilient our community using best working models available. Examples from the "Bank of Real solutions". Speaker is Laurence Boomert.. Click here to read more.

Constructors Car Club Track Day

Driver training event for Constructors Car Club members and invited clubs/guests. No gate charge.. Click here to read more.

Lion Foundation Netball Champs

Western One take on Tasman in Round 4 of the Lion Foundation Netball Champs. Get behind the top netballer's in our region Support the primary school curtain raiser at 10am.. Click here to read more.

Manawatu Lawn Tennis Club - Open Day

MLTC open day and 10,000 shot rally. Jono Spring, Head Coach of the Manawatu Lawn Tennis Club, is attempting a 10,000 shot rally with his assistant coach and student, Bridget Dickins. Open day.... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012

- Alpha Beta Gamma - Given Names - HUF - Stanley Pedigree $20 Swampfest Passes avail. from The Stomach. Click here to read more.

Track Cycling-Have-A-Go- Day

Are you looking for a new sporting challenge this Summer? Something different, something exhilarating, even a bit scary? Track cycling may be the sport you are looking for. BikeManawatu is holding.... Click here to read more.

Whanganui Festival of Cultures

Come down to Majestic Square and celebrate the amazing cultural melting pot that is our city. With a plethora of food stalls, cultural performances, demonstrations and information stands, not only.... Click here to read more.

Tankapalooza 2012

13 bands - 2 custom stages.. Click here to read more.

The Wax Shack presents d FRESH

Electronic soul; bass; UK garage. Strictly the freshest danceloor burners for all beat believers...come get sorted!. Click here to read more.

Graffiti & Mural Workshop

Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre Trust, a grassroots organisation based in a rural township in the far North of Manawatū, will be launching its new Graffiti and Mural Project at Art on Edge 4.... Click here to read more.

Indoor Polocrosse

Polocrosse is a exciting one-horse sport that is suitable for all ages and either sex. If you can ride a horse you can play this game. Indoor polocrosse is a variation of the outdoor game mainly.... Click here to read more.

2012 Manawatu Chinese Speech Competition and Cultural Day

With the support of Confucius Institute at Victoria University of Wellington this year, Manawatu Chinese Community Trust is organising its 6th annual Chinese Speech Competition and Cultural Day..... Click here to read more.

Golf Registration Day

Ever wanted to give golf a go? This is perfect for anyone under 19 years of age - come along and have a go, and if you want to sign up for the coaching programme, you can do so on the day.. Click here to read more.

Suffrage Day Celebrations - Celebrating Women

Join us to celebrate Suffrage Day with an afternoon of entertaining speakers and music. Speakers include: Dr Jo Innes, Joanna Pond, Margaret Kouvelis, with songs from Lesley Davis. And "I need.... Click here to read more.

The El Gusto Mexican Cooking Workshop

What is the Mexican Cooking Workshop at El Gusto Mexican Cantina? The Mexican Cooking Workshop is a social, fun way of teaching how to cook Mexican style food. It is about getting people really.... Click here to read more.

Wanganui Orchestra with Matthew Yu

Matthew Yu, celebrated solo guest pianist, will join the Wanganui Orchestra for the second year running to perform Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467, as part of its September programme for.... Click here to read more.

Wellington Male Voice Choir

The Wellington Male Voice Choir will be supported by Patricia Pinfold (piano), Bruce Stern (organ) and 3 local choirs. Tickets available from St. John's Anglican Church Parish Office, Corner of.... Click here to read more.

Summer's Coming Fashion Show

Hokowhitu Kindergarten presents 'Summer's Coming Fashion Show'! Come along and help Hokowhitu Kindergarten raise funds for new outdoor movable equipment for the children to enjoy. Ticket includes.... Click here to read more.

Can You Swim to Survive?

Learn all about water safety and survival. Four sessions available. For 8 years and over. Enrol now! Mon, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mon, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tue, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tue, Sep.... Click here to read more.

Wanganui Intermediate School presents The Wiz

The Wiz is an urbanised retelling of Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and was first performed on Broadway in 1975. This musical follows the adventures of Dorothy, a shy country girl who.... Click here to read more.

Business After 5's - Manawatu Chamber of Commerce Member Eve

Business After 5's with Spoilt Beauty! This will be a fun night! The girls have got everything organised and yes, you boys will also enjoy it! They have plans for you!. Click here to read more.

Formula Challenge: CANCELLED

Formula Challenge have earned a superb reputation over many years for delivering the best individual and corporate driving days in the country. All of this has been harnessed to develop an awesome.... Click here to read more.

Fun Day

Fun day at the pool. Come along and have some fun at the Levin Aquatic Centre. Inflatables, hydroslide and a slippery pole will create plenty of action.. Click here to read more.

New Zealand ShakeOut

All CBD businesses will be participating in the national Earthquake Drill at 9:26am. The Civil Defence siren will play through the clocktower to signify the start of the earthquake drill. All.... Click here to read more.

Stanford Junior Prep at Carncot Information Evening

An information evening is being hosted by the Principal of Carncot School, Christine Michalski, who is now accepting expressions of interest from prospective parents to bring their year 1-6 sons.... Click here to read more.

Trade Aid Feilding Annual General Meeting

AGM followed by an address by Geoff White - Manager Trade Aid NZ - on his experiences with trading with third world trade partners. Phone 06 323 1165 for more information.. Click here to read more.

6 Star House Seminar - Creating Efficient, Healthy Homes

“We can show you that, with the right skills and knowledge, a sustainable, healthy house is within the reach of most people.” What is the 6 Star House? UCOL, in conjunction with United Way New.... Click here to read more.

Carncot Carwash

Carncot brings you the Carncot Carwash, an adaptation of Norton Juster's book - The Phantom Tollbooth. The story follows the adventures of two disinterested girls as they are transported to a world.... Click here to read more.

Fresh - The Movie

More than a film, a reflection of a rising movement of people and communities who are re-inventing our food systems. Fresh celebrates the food architects who offer a practical vision of a new food.... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012 Pop Up Red Square

- I.Ryoko - Grayson Gilmour. Click here to read more.

Take It From The Top

All proceeds from this concert will go to PN Salvation Army Foodbank Relocation. Band bio: The Palmerston North Boys High School Stage Band is one of PNBHS top music groups. It has been in.... Click here to read more.

2012 Cycle Challenge Series

Sponsored by Pahiatua Building Services and Laskeys Auto Services. Six handicapped fun races run as a build up to The Bush Cycle Tour on March 10, 2013. A leisure ride will be held at each round.... Click here to read more.

An Evening with Nicky Hagar: Other People's Wars

Friends of the Library invite you to an evening with Nicky Hagar who will be talking about his new book 'Other People's Wars: New Zealand in Afghanistan, Iraq and the war on terror.' Discussion.... Click here to read more.

Eastslide Blues

EastSlide Blues: raw East Coast blues at its best. “If you can’t feel them blues, you got no soul” - Albert King That’s the motto for Ernie White and Doug Snelling - two East Coast musos.... Click here to read more.

Elizabeth I CEO

Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum Director Dr Eric Dorfman uses the rich imagery of Elizabethan times to impart some key leadership lessons from Queen Elizabeth’s highly successful.... Click here to read more.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Palmerston North Community Services Council AGM. For more information please contact Michelle Thompson, Office Administrator, on 06 354 3809. The mission of the Community Services Council is "To.... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012

- Benny Tipene - Kelsey Lawn - The Nerines - Hydro Raspberry - Abi Symes $20 Swampfest Passes avail. from The Stomach. Click here to read more.

Vorn and Band

Vorn has released six albums in a songwriting career spanning ten years. Together with a crack troupe of hand-picked Wellington musical prodigies, he regularly tours New Zealand, spreading his.... Click here to read more.

Bridgestone Winter Series Round 5 Day 1

New Zealand's biggest winter motorcycle road race series. Classes include Formula 1, 2, Superlite, Ultralite, 125GP, ProTwin, Post Classics, 90's Carbies and Clubmans. See the best riders, and the.... Click here to read more.

Classic Movie Nights - Hamlet

Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum Laurence Olivier’s production of Hamlet was the first British movie to receive an Oscar for Best Picture. Many Shakespeare purists felt that too.... Click here to read more.

Dog Training Classes

Does your dog take you for a walk? Won’t come when called or generally won’t listen to you? Then come along to my basic obedience and behavior classes. Where you will learn how to handle and.... Click here to read more.

International Spring Festival

The International Spring Festival is a unique, vibrant and innovative annual event that the people of Palmerston North can proudly claim as their own way of celebrating the diversity of cultures..... Click here to read more.

Jill Martin - Local Copper Retiring from the Police Force

Get together to thank our local copper Jill Martin for her work in our community. Leaving after 34 years. Contributions towards a gift can be left at the following places - Feilding Information.... Click here to read more.

Katchafire - Back To The Roots Tour

Straight from their second US Tour of 2012, Katchafire finally return home to Aotearoa to do their first NZ tour in two years! It's been a long time coming so make sure you head out to see the.... Click here to read more.

Los Dos Gitanos

Come along and listen to the smooth Latin vibe of Los Dos Gitanos. Our wandering minstrels invite you to order music from their musical menu while you dine, have a margarita or 2 and soak up the.... Click here to read more.

Massey Young Farmers Boots 'N 'All Ball

Massey University Young Farmers invites you to the 'Boots n All' Ball. Come and join us for what is the biggest night of the year. The kind people from Willowpark Tavern on Tremaine Avenue.... Click here to read more.

MTB Ride - Bluemoon North Range Road

This is a there and back mountain bike ride along what is essentially an undulating gravel 4WD track/road. MTB ride starts at the top of Pahiatua Track. Two ride groups (if we have enough riders):.... Click here to read more.

New Zealand National Schools Road Cycling Championships

The New Zealand National Schools Road Cycling Championships Team Time Trial will be held from Koputaroa School in Levin. The event involves over 1000 participants from intermediate and secondary.... Click here to read more.

Te Takere Open Day - Family Mardi Gras

The Te Takere Culture and Community Centre is set to open in Levin with a large family mardi gras-themed event bringing you a huge programme of fun activities, events and exhibitions to showcase Te.... Click here to read more.

The Country Road Market & Red Cross Fair

International Pacific College will come alive with shopping and culture. Come to IPC in Summerhill to find locally made crafts and gourmet goodies at the Country Road Market. The Country Road.... Click here to read more.

Vorn and Band

Vorn has released six albums in a songwriting career spanning ten years. Together with a crack troupe of hand-picked Wellington musical prodigies, he regularly tours New Zealand, spreading his.... Click here to read more.

YoungHeart Manawatu v Wellington Phoenix

Don't miss this! Join the Yellowfever supporters and watch Wellington Phoenix FC take on our very own, new and improved, NZP YoungHeart Manawatu. This will be a fantastic event with plenty of.... Click here to read more.

2 Bands for $2

Two kick-ass Ohakea bands, Savage Vege Garden and Justus are carving up The Royal this Saturday night (29th). $2 entry at the door, but well worth it for the epic night that will follow. Bands.... Click here to read more.

Spring Orchid Show

The Manawatu Orchid Society Spring Show will be held in the Community Leisure Centre. Come and view the best of local growers beautiful orchids, where there will also be plants for sale and other.... Click here to read more.

SwampFest 2012 Secret Show

Shhhh it's a secret.... Click here to read more.

Free School Holiday Fun

Searching for Shakespeare - Saturday 29 September- Sunday 14 October 2012 Solve the mystery of Shakespeare’s lost words and enter our holiday prize draw! Free movie passes for all kids who.... Click here to read more.

Bridgestone Winter Series Round 5 Day 2

New Zealand's biggest winter motorcycle road race series. Classes include Formula 1, 2, Superlite, Ultralite, 125GP, ProTwin, Post Classics, 90's Carbies and Clubmans. See the best riders, and the.... Click here to read more.

Dog Training Classes

Does your dog pull on the lead? Run out the gate? Not come when called? Then you need to attend our dog training classes. Our dog training classes take you through all the dog training commands.... Click here to read more.

Dog Training Classes

Does your dog take you for a walk? Won’t come when called or generally won’t listen to you? Then come along to my basic obedience and behaviour classes. Where you will learn how to handle and.... Click here to read more.

Family Fun Day Walk 4 Water

Global fundraiser - walking towards clean drinking water for all. All welcome: Mum - Dad - Grandma - Grandad and the kids. Rain (umbrella) or shine (sunhat) - bring the whole family. Start: 10am.... Click here to read more.

Horowhenua Vintage Car Club Motor Show

Horowhenua Vintage Car Club Inc. Vintage and Machinery Motor Show. This year we are going for a world record of assembling a Model T Ford. We are the current NZ record holders, but we need to chop.... Click here to read more.

Manawatu Saddle Up Club Showjumping and Dressage Show

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New Zealand Nationals Schools Road Cycling Championships

The New Zealand National Schools Road Cycling Championships Team Time Trial will be held from Koputaroa School in Levin. The event involves over 1000 participants from intermediate and secondary.... Click here to read more.

SquashGym Open Day

Give squash a go for free this weekend during our annual open day. Free court and gear hire, coaches on courts to hit with and offer a few pointers, fun challenges and everyone goes in the draw to.... Click here to read more.

All's Well That Ends Well - Globe on Screen Movie

All's Well That Ends Well is the first film in a series of three from Globe on Screen. It will be followed by Much Ado About Nothing and then Dr Faustus. The Globe on Screen plays are filmed 2011.... Click here to read more.

Caccia Birch House Open Afternoon

Come wander through the homestead and view the archive in the Coachhouse which dispays the history of the property and the families that once resided here and the facinating local pioneering.... Click here to read more.