Tuesday Doubles

Starting Tuesday 7th February every Tuesday from 7.30pm. $15 per person - teams of 2 players (limited to 14 teams). Fun social bowling event. For beginners to advanced bowlers. Make your own team.... Click here to read more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Migrating Kitchen Activities

The Migrating Kitchen celebrates cultural diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand, showcasing the food, families and festivals of six local ethnic communities - Filipino, Cook Islands, Russian,.... Click here to read more.

Old-Time and Social Dancing

Come and enjoy an evening of old-time social dancing. Cost includes supper. Sat, Apr 7, 7:30pm - 11:00pm Sat, May 5, 7:30pm - 11:00pm. 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, Apr 8, 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun, Apr 15, 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun, Apr 22, 9:00am.... Click here to read more.

Open Mic Nights

The Ashhurst Inn has a great night of music with PA, guitars, congos, maracas all supplied, or you can bring down your own instruments, put your name on the board and entertain us. All genres and.... Click here to read more.

Open Studio - Ongoing Art Classes/Painting Club

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.

Ladies Night

Every Thursday at Mt Cue Bar is ladies night! Some of the best deals in town for cocktails, drinks, karaoke and pool. Special surprises like the weekly cocktail or bar flaring will keep you wanting.... 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 Driver Training

NZ Advanced Driver Training is New Zealand's premier advanced driver training service providers. Thu, Apr 12, 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon, May 7, 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu, May 17, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Click here to read more.

Pool Comp

Every Wednesday night. Great spot prizes and bar tabs to be won! Thu, Apr 12, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Thu, May 31, 8:00pm - 10:00pm. 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.

Manfeild Test Day

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.

You Can Always Hand Them Back - A Show About Grandparents

World premiere. By Roger Hall, with Music and lyrics by Peter Skellern. You Can Always Hand Them Back covers the different stages of being a grandparent: the long-awaited joyful arrival of the.... Click here to read more.

Sanson Market

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.

Griffin Shield- Turbo Touch

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.

Ohau Market

This market is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We're just 12 minutes north of Otaki. Turn left at Ohau into Muhunoa Road West and the Ohau Hall is on the right about 200 metres. If coming.... Click here to read more.

Manfeild Indoor Winter Show Jumping Series

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.

Baby Signs - Sign, Say & Play Classes

Want to teach your baby to sign in a fun, fully interactive, educational environment? Come and enrol in our course of six 45 minute classes. Each class has been cleverly structured to provide you.... Click here to read more.

Painting Course - Introduction to Watercolours

Guest tutor: Adrienne Whitehead We are delighted that highly regarded tutor Adrienne Whitehead has agreed to teach this one-off, entry-level watercolour course for Ochre Art School. Students will.... Click here to read more.

Basic Portraiture Course: Life Drawing Detail

Life Drawing Detail: Portraiture - Basic Tutor: Maho Murakami A class addressing issues and technique when tackling portraiture. Using pencil and working from photos, students will learn aspects of.... Click here to read more.

Te Manawa Tots: Term 2

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

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.

The Deciker

The Deciker is a play written, directed, and performed by students of Massey University. The Deciker is a dark tale of a fictional society in which children are raised separate from society and.... Click here to read more.

Saturday Art Classes: Term 2

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

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.

Breakfast with April Ieremia

Netball star - TV personality - Mum of two. Now April Ieremia shares the high and lows and eventual solution to her weight loss battle. No gimmicks. No tricks. It’s all in the book! And she'll.... Click here to read more.

Menopause the Musical

See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! Since 2001, women of all ages have had their spirits lifted by the show’s light-hearted look at menopause. This.... Click here to read more.

Big Daddy Wilson Acoustic Duo

Big Daddy Wilson was born in the small town of Edenton, North Carolina. “We were very poor, but I had a beautiful childhood. As a child I worked in the tobacco and cotton fields, I was a real.... Click here to read more.

Made in Manawatu

Continuing our Community Services Council talks with leading local businessman Bruce Woodfiled. Bruce is a third generation owner/manager of a business now known as Pelco but many people may be.... Click here to read more.

PNFS: Plug & Pray

Directed by Jens Schanze Germany, 2010, 90mins The trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1-2e484u1A The film tells the story of the technological evolution and the dawn of artificial.... Click here to read more.

Toolbox – The Middle Years (6-12)

Over six sessions, the Middle Years Toolbox is designed to help you teach skills and build memories. - Session 1 - Building character and self-esteem; - Session 2 - Emotional intelligence; -.... Click here to read more.

Future Fern Netball Umpiring

Fun and Informative sessions to assist you in your umpiring duties in 2012. The sessions are theory only. To register please email admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz or phone 06 350 2963. A gold coin.... Click here to read more.

Yr 6/Intermediate Netball Umpiring

Fun and informative sessions to assist you in your umpiring duties in 2012. The sessions are theory only. To register, please email admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz or phone 06 350 2963. A gold coin.... 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.

Know Your Neighbour: Argentina

In this popular talk series co-hosted by Settlement Support Manawatu, locals from other countries share elements of their culture. This month's feature country is Argentina! Berenice Moens de Hase.... Click here to read more.

Safe Man, Safe Family

Whanganui Family Violence Intervention Network invite guest speakers Vic Tamati & Jeremy Eparaima. Vic & Jeremy know it's never too late to make changes. They are now violence free. But it wasn't.... Click here to read more.

Science Cafe

Enjoy refreshments as you join an open discussion about some of the pressing science-related issues in 2012. Free (cash bar available).. Click here to read more.

Oil Painting Course - The Properties of Oil Paint

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.

Craft Wars II

May the fourth be with you! Join Alt.Shift.Craft in the City Library for their first market of the year. This is an evening event promising alternative craft, lively music, and a great night out. . Click here to read more.

Need a Wardrobe Workout? Learn How With Lisa O'Neill.

Learn what to wear and how to wear it with motivational stylist Lisa O'Neill. Tickets include light supper with tea & coffee. Cash bar will be available. Tickets available from Ballentynes on.... Click here to read more.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Please come and help me support the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation at the Pink Ribbon Breakfast. Just get a group of friends or colleagues together and come order from the pink menu to make a.... Click here to read more.

RoadSide Theory & Guests

With guitar riffs that will leave the girls screaming and overwhelmed and breakdowns that will have the guys throwing down hours after the show, Wellington's metalcore band RoadSide Theory are.... Click here to read more.

Stories @ 6: New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards Special

A fun 45 minute story time for the whole family celebrating stories from the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2012 Finalists! Come join us for hot chocolate and marshmallows too!. Click here to read more.

The Deciker

The Deciker is a play written, directed, and performed by students of Massey University. The Deciker is a dark tale of a fictional society in which children are raised separate from society and.... Click here to read more.

Black Chrome, Bitchslap, Boss Christ & Methadonnas

Black Chrome Bitchslap (Napier) Boss Christ The Methadonnas Doors open at 9pm First band at 9.30pm Come along and party with us. Bitchin.. Click here to read more.

Hot Mikado

The plot: Hot Mikado takes the classic Gilbert and Sullivan tale and updates it to 1940s-style. Young Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son masquerading as a Second Trumpet player, arrives in the town of.... Click here to read more.

Face of Birth - Where the Personal Gets Political

A movie for anybody interested in women's/humans rights or birth. NZCOM and MHBA present: The Face Of Birth is a film about the impact of informed choices in pregnancy and childbirth. 3 years in.... Click here to read more.

Logan Boyce & Sonny and The Band

The Ashhurst Inn is supporting NZ Music month by hosting live music events every weekend in the month of May! This weekend we have two of Palmy's most talented artists: Logan Boyce & Sonny and The.... Click here to read more.

May Day Concert 2012

Featuring The Devil's Own. This trio from Tasmania (Peter Hicks, Annie Parsell & Mathew Woolley) bring amazing harmonies and skilful musicianship to their songs of struggle, protest and joy. Their.... Click here to read more.

NZ Sign Language Week Family Fun Day

A great opportunity to bring your family/friends/whanau along and see what New Zealand Sign Language is all about. There will be lots of fun! Highlights: - Signathon; - Signing booth; - Learning.... Click here to read more.

Placemakers Superstock Series - Grand Final

New Zealand's hardest hitting superstocks racing the final round of the Placemakers $50,000 Series. Who will take the big one? No holds barred because these gladiators have all winter to fix their.... Click here to read more.

T42 Traverse

The T42 Central Plateau is a mountain bike, trail run or walk event that will take place in the Central Plateau region. The 48km MTB and marathon both follow the world-famous 42nd Traverse MTB.... Click here to read more.

Tape Invasion

Radio Control 99.4FM & (i)Ironsides Engineering present a night at the electronic and indie frontier. HUF roll out the synths and drum machines to drop a set of live electro, all the while.... Click here to read more.

The Armed Man

A Mass for Peace for Choir, soloists and orchestra by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. The Armed Man is a powerful and compelling account of the descent into, and terrible consequences of war..... Click here to read more.

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

Hola amigos! What better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo than by throwing the fiesta to end all fiestas! Come dressed in your best Mexican attire cause El is doing something a little different for.... Click here to read more.

Garden Festival

11th Annual Festival with over 140 exhibitors. Featuring celebrity chef Jax Hamilton, guest speakers NZ Gardener Editor at Large Linda Hallinan, award-winning garden designer Xanthe White and The.... Click here to read more.

Ladies' Adventure Weekend

It’s a girls' weekend away with a difference. Pack the adventurous spirit but leave the high heels at home for two days of fun challenges. You’ll get to try your hand at anything from abseiling.... Click here to read more.

Rangiotu Hall Fair

Plant & craft fair with live alpacas in attendance. Free entry. Ph 329 6778. Sat, May 5, 10:00am - 4:00pm Sun, May 6, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Click here to read more.

Gamebird Food Festival

Restaurants and cafes the length of New Zealand are participating in the 2012 Gamebird Food Festival. Don’t miss this annual chance to spoil yourself and have a top chef prepare your game bird.... Click here to read more.

Victoria Motorcycle Club - Actrix Winter Series

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

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.

Coaching with Confidence - Netball

A course with Yvonne Willering aimed at senior secondary school, club and age group rep coaches. Registration and payment is due 30 April. Phone 350 2963 or email admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz for.... Click here to read more.

Ian McKellen on Stage - with Shakespeare, Tolkien and You: SOLD OUT

The Hobbit star Ian McKellen is downing his staff and pointy blue hat at weekends to perform a series of special one-man shows. With support from ASB Bank, Sir Ian will tour to 11 New Zealand.... Click here to read more.

National Alpaca Open Day

What is National Alpaca Day? Alpaca owners throughout New Zealand open their farms to the public to promote alpacas, alpaca fibre, and alpaca products. One day a year when we can all celebrate.... Click here to read more.

Nevalea Alpacas Open Day

Interact and learn about these endearing animals. An opportunity to see alpacas up close. Hand feed them and feel just how soft their fleece is. Large range of knitwear for sale, including.... Click here to read more.

Palmerston North Cat Club Show

Pedigree, domestic (moggies) and companion cats will be on display, all competing for the award of Supreme cat in show. There will be many different breeds exhibited from the giant long haired.... Click here to read more.

Smash Hits 70’s:The Hits of the New Seekers and Paper Lace

Get ready to sing along. Some of the most iconic 70’s songs of all time will be performed “live” across New Zealand this April and May by the singers who made them famous so many years ago:.... Click here to read more.

Managing Risks Investment Seminar

Learn how easy it is to manage risks and improve your chances for a better outcome. The session is part of a NZ-wide educational seminar series by SuperLife Limited, a specialist provider of.... Click here to read more.

NNZ CoachForce Coaching Courses - My Little Team and Me

Course 1: My Little Team and Me • For beginner or young coaches • Covers Fun and Future Ferns, helpful for C Grade also • Great resource for the parents who have been conned into coaching To.... Click here to read more.

NNZ CoachForce Coaching Courses - My Team and Me

Course 2: My Team and Me • For secondary students and adults coaching Intermediate and Lower Secondary School Teams • Suitable for A and B Grade, helpful for C Grade also. Suitable for Lower.... Click here to read more.

Special Pre-school Pyjama Party

A pyjama party to celebrate The Cat's Pyjamas by Catherine Foreman, a picture book finalist in this year's New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. Come dressed up in your favourite PJs for a.... Click here to read more.

Painting with Acrylics

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.

National Advanced Driving Training

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.. Click here to read more.

Special Pre-school Pyjama Party

A pyjama party to celebrate The Cat's Pyjamas by Catherine Foreman, a picture book finalist in this year's New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. Come dressed up in your favourite PJs for a.... Click here to read more.

Dementia Information Sessions

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.

Lookout Joe

To celebrate New Zealand Music Month, join us for the cool sounds of Lookout Joe. Events Central, Ground Floor.. Click here to read more.

PNFS: Last Train Home (Gui Tu Lie Che)

Directed by Lixin Fan China, 2009, 85mins, M - offensive language The trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KjO50bxN54 Every spring, China's cities are plunged into chaos as 130 million migrant.... Click here to read more.

Stars on Pars Night Golf

This is a unique and fun opportunity to play a competitive game of golf with the added challenge of doing it in the dark whilst making a valuable contribution to your community. As our major.... Click here to read more.

Advanced Portraiture Course

Life Drawing Detail: Portraiture - Basic Tutor: Maho Murakami An advanced class for students who have completed the Basic Portraiture course. Students will learn aspects of drawing the face in.... Click here to read more.

Advanced Sports Nutrition Ft Ronnie Coleman

8x Mr Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman will be appearing in Our Palmerston North store. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to meet one of the greatest athletes in the world. There will be.... Click here to read more.

My Team and Me Netball Coaching Course

This is a course specifically developed for coaches wanting a refresher course or beginner coaches of intermediate, secondary school and lower club teams. This course also provides coaches with 12.... Click here to read more.

New Zealand Post Dinosaur and Fossil Dig

Bookings required. Come and join Helen and Rhonda from the City Library and some of the team from Te Manawa as we do some real digging for fossils, just like in the book by New Zealand Post.... Click here to read more.

Suzie Johnson Show

Wot to Wear & Wot Not to Wear. Politically incorrect comedy / motivational performance aimed at lifting the self esteem of NZ women. 2 hour show. Ph 323 3318 . Click here to read more.

Terry Pratchett's Lords and Ladies

To open its 2012 season, Massey University Drama Society presents, Terry Pratchett’s Lords & Ladies. Something mysterious and rather malevolent threatens the Kingdom of Lancre. The ‘Lords and.... Click here to read more.

The History Boys

Alan Bennett's history making comedy play comes to Palmerston North for a strictly limited season. Set in a fictional English Grammar School this hilarious play charts the lives of a group of.... Click here to read more.

Massey Talks Sustainability: Dr Ranvir Singh on Water Issues

In this ongoing series, held in conjunction with Massey University, Dr Ranvir Singh will be talking about Global Water Scarcity and Pollution: virtual water and water footprints. . Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Opening Night Films

Feature film: The Clean Bin Project, Grant Baldwin, Canada, 2010 Partners Jen and Grant go head to head in a comedic battle to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least amount of.... Click here to read more.

Special Pre-school Pyjama Party

A pyjama party to celebrate The Cat's Pyjamas by Catherine Foreman, a picture book finalist in this year's New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. Come dressed up in your favourite PJs for a.... Click here to read more.

Ward 7

Life on a hospital ward can be a trial for the best of experienced staff, and Ward 7 is no different in this comedy from K.S. Productions. Eleven colourful female characters surge their way through.... Click here to read more.

A Month of Sundays

Set in a country rest home, the story revolves around two residents: Cooper, who has voluntarily left his family to avoid the indignity of depending on them, and his friend Aylott, who are both on.... Click here to read more.

Peter Peryer & Fiona Pardington In Conversation

Peter Peryer was scheduled to have a solo exhibition here in May 2012. During Fiona Pardington’s 2011 exhibition she said “[I] would love to do work with Peter...very inspiring and.... Click here to read more.

2012 Comedy Club Live

Women's Refuge Whanganui is at the forefront supporting families impacted by violence in our community. With minimal government funding, our Refuge provides 24/7 crisis support, safe house.... Click here to read more.

Alfa Romeo Club Day

Just come up to Manfeild for the day and try your Alfa on the track. Stay for the fun dinner on Saturday night if you wish. Let's get good participation from the Wellington area as the Manawatu.... Click here to read more.

Ladies to Lunch

Champagne celebration. Chapel Centenary Year - Honouring our Women. Guest speaker Michelle Boag - Strategic Communications Specialist. "Personal branding and strategies for entering the boardroom.".... Click here to read more.

Oroua Anglican Parish Fair

Annual Parish Fair with stalls covering China, pre-loved clothing, crafts, farm produce, vegetables, furnature & appliances, books, toys, raffles cakes, tea, sausage sizzle, etc. Ph 323 2849.. Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Kids Free Session

One child is free with each paying adult for this showcase of films! Feature film: With My Own Two Wheels, Jacob Seigel-Boettner , USA, 2011 For many Americans, the bicycle is a choice. An.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Kids Free Session

One child is free with each paying adult for this showcase of short films! Q and A Session with filmmaker Vanessa Hudson From Dumpster to Dinner Plate, Vanessa Hudson, NZ, 2011 Would you eat food.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: People of a Feather

Feature film: People of a Feather, Joel Heath, Canada, 2011 Featuring groundbreaking footage from seven winters in the Arctic, this film moves through time, the seasons, and into the world of Inuit.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Spoil

Feature film: Spoil, Trip Jennings, Canada, 2011 Spoil focuses on the threat of a new oil pipeline through a remote region of British Columbia known as the Great Bear Rainforest. One of the last.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Waking The Green Tiger

Feature film: Waking the Green Tiger, Gary Marcuse, Canada, 2011 A green movement rises in China. Seen through the eyes of activist, farmers and journalists, this film follows an extraordinary.... Click here to read more.

Renee Strawbridge & The Rubber Band

The Ashhurst Inn is supporting NZ Music Month by hosting live music events every weekend in the month of May! This weekend we have two of Palmy's most talented artists, Renee Strawbridge & The.... Click here to read more.

Street Van Concert 2012

Last year you heard the best of Kiwiana. Now come and hear the best of America, Aussie and good old Godzone NZ in our 2012 show "The Anzus Music Alliance". Bringing you hits from these 3 music.... Click here to read more.

The Tudor Consort - The Earthquake Mass

Brumel's Missa 'Et ecce terrae motus' took its nickname of the 'Earthquake' Mass from the Easter plainsong phrase ‘Et ecce terrae motus’ (‘And the earth moved’) upon which the Mass is.... Click here to read more.

Ukephoria

Join us for an afternoon's entertainment with Manawatu's smallest band, Ukephoria. Events Central, Ground Floor.. Click here to read more.

Women's Lifestyle Expo

A great day out for women! The Women's Lifestyle Expo will have more than 160 exhibitors featuring everything from jewellery and health products to business products and information, crafts,.... Click here to read more.

Beef + Lamb NZ - Beef Expo 2012

Beef Expo is an opportunity for cattle breeders to come together to share their same interests and showcase top genetics no matter what the breed. Future Beef: Saturday 12th May - Sunday 13th May.... Click here to read more.

A Taste of London

Unity singers proudly presents their annual Mothers Day concert - A Taste of London - with guest artists performing international items themed to promote the Olympic Games plus musical numbers from.... Click here to read more.

Caccia Birch House Bridal Fair

Beautiful autumn colours, great food from KR's cafe and a fabulous selection of vendors to tempt brides and their Mum's and Grandma's will make a visit to this beautiful homestead a worthwhile.... Click here to read more.

Manawatu Striders - Feilding/Bunnythorpe to Palmerston North

Two options: 21km from Feilding to Palmerston North; 13km from Bunnythorpe to Palmerston North. Free buses from Hokowhitu in Palmerston North to both starts in Feilding and Bunnythorpe. Individual.... Click here to read more.

MG Charity Classic

Fun meeting for charity. A special event with around 100 cars and 21 races. A bit about the event: The MG Car Club (Wellington Centre), Castrol NZ Limited and the Cancer Society are proud to have.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Cry of the Andes

Feature film: Cry of the Andes, Henriquez/Paquette, Canada, 2010 A fight for water, the thirst for gold. Journey to the heart of the Andes Mountains where Pascua Lama is poised to become the.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Grow

Feature film: Grow! Anthony/Masterton, USA, 2011 Filmed on 12 farms throughout Georgia, Grow! takes a look at a new generation of sustainable farmers through the eyes, hearts and minds of 20.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Growth Busters

Feature film: Growth Busters, Dave Gardner, USA, 2011 A David vs. Goliath story in which filmmaker Dave Gardner dares to challenge our growth-worshipping system and our beliefs linking growth with.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Kids Free Session

One child is free with each paying adult for this showcase of short films! Timber, Adam Fisher, USA, 2011 A cautionary tale about natural resources, featuring one man and his beard. It will make.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Visions: The Last Resort

Feature film: Visions: The Last Resort, Tom Sands, UK, 2011 This film shows the story of Andrew and Marit Miners who built an eco-diving resort and centre for marine conservation in Indonesia’s.... Click here to read more.

Steam Train to Woodville

Depart Feilding 1pm, return 5:30pm. Tickets from Feilding Information Centre. Ph 323 3318.. Click here to read more.

2012 Term 2 Grasshoppers Tournament Tri Series

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

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.

Reel Earth Seminar - Sumner Burstyn: Filming Off The Grid

Creating feature documentaries in New Zealand is perhaps the least rational thing you can choose to do with your life. Sumner Burstyn talks about why she and her husband make documentaries, how.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Ocean Frontiers

Feature film: Ocean Frontiers: The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship, Ralf Meyer, USA, 2011 With Earth's burgeoning populace facing an uncertain future on our beleaguered blue planet, never.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: The Diaper Dilemma

Feature film: The Diaper Dilemma, Jacqueline Farmer, France, 2011 Every child gets through some 6000 diapers before being toilet trained. Every diaper takes 400 years to decompose in landfill. Also.... Click here to read more.

Book Sale

Can you give an old or unwanted book a new home? Nothing over 50 cents. Don't miss out on our fantastic sale! Mon, May 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm Tue, May 15, 9:30am - 5:30pm Wed, May 16, 9:30am - 5:30pm.... Click here to read more.

Inspiring Stories Filmmaking workshop

This is a 1-day intensive storytelling and filmmaking workshop, designed for up to 20 senior secondary schools students. It’s a dynamic programme that supports participants to explore 21st.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth Seminar - Guy Ryan: Inspiring Stories

“Imagine if every young New Zealander unleashed their potential to change the world.” Guy is an internationally award-winning filmmaker and entrepreneur. He’s passionate about creativity,.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Clean Bin & Gone Curling - Directors Q&A

Feature film: Clean Bin Project, Grant Baldwin, Canada, 2010 Partners Jen and Grant go head to head in a comedic battle to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least amount of garbage.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Common Ground

Feature film: Common Ground, Phil Buccellato, USA, 2011 Very few animals on this planet are regarded both as an object of worship and as an enemy: The Asian Elephant is now defined by this paradox..... Click here to read more.

Royal Society of New Zealand Public Lecture

Dr Mike Isaac, GNS, Lower Hutt. Geosciences Society Hochstetter Lecture: "Oligocene drowning of Zealandia: how wet did it get?". Click here to read more.

The Parenting Show with Pio

"I want to give every Mum and Dad a plan, a big picture of what they are doing. Parents are so important - I honour them and want them to go home feeling confident and empowered." Pio Terei talks.... Click here to read more.

PNFS: Coffee & Cigarettes

Directed by Jim Jarmusch USA 2003 96mins M offensive language The Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_7uQsP2TBk Consisting of 11 vignettes that indie icon Jim Jarmusch has written and.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth Seminar - Steve Barr: Documentary Genre Analysis

Documentaries come in many shapes and sizes, and often have different effects on their audiences. In this funny and fast-paced seminar, Steve Barr will give demonstrations of several of the most.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Bikpela Bagarap (Big Damage)

Feature Film: Bikpela Bagarap (Big Damage), David Fedele, AUS, 2011 Bikpela Bagarap reveals the human face of logging in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea. The story is told through the voice of.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Well Beyond Water - Director Q&A

Warning: This session contains images of animals being killed. Well Beyond Water, Andy Ross, UK/AUS, 2010 Director Q & A: Andy Ross English composer Andy Ross is commissioned to compose a piece of.... Click here to read more.

Simon Da Costa

Simon Da Costa is off on the 2012 May Kiwi Experience New Zealand tour to promote his music. Come along and support some good local NZ music!. Click here to read more.

The Best of British

Take Gilbert and Sullivan, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Irish ditties, lyrical Welsh melodies, stirring Scottish ballads, beloved English folk songs and combine them into a celebration of the Best of.... Click here to read more.

Club Netball Umpiring

Fun and informative sessions to assist you in your umpiring duties in 2012. The sessions are theory only. To register please email admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz or phone 06 350 2963. A gold coin.... Click here to read more.

Secondary School Netball Umpiring

Fun and informative sessions to assist you in your umpiring duties in 2012. The sessions are theory only. To register, please email admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz or phone 06 350 2963. A gold coin.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth Seminar - James Muir: Documentary Activism

Documentary Activism. In a world that is increasingly dominated by corporate politics the medium of film is becoming more established in the hands of the public who are using these visual.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Greenlit

Feature Film: Greenlit, M Baily, USA, 2010 Movie people are legendarily liberal and left-leaning, particularly when it comes to the environment. Greenlit puts their commitment to the test as.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Parent and Baby Session

Parents bring your baby to this session. Feature film: The Diaper Dilemma, Jacqueline Farmer, France, 2011 Every child gets through some 6000 diapers before being toilet trained. Every diaper takes.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Raising Resistance

Feature film: Raising Resistance, Bettina Borgfeld, Germany, 2011 Raising Resistance is about the resistance against the aggressively expanding genetic soy production in South America. For small.... Click here to read more.

Adeaze & Fourtunate All Ages Show

We have Fourtunate for the first time ever in NZ, pairing up with NZ's own Adeaze. Supporting the amazing guys are TJ Taotua, Aroha Owens & Florence, along with DJ Stylez dropping a few tracks. It.... Click here to read more.

Hunters and Gatherers 30+ Ball

Entertainment by Tom and live DJ. Dress code formal black tie (kilts welcome). Tickets include supper.. Click here to read more.

Moto TT

These track days are designed to be a fun, non-competitive environment for you to improve your bike handling and riding skills. Go as fast or slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth Seminar: Visiting Filmmakers Q & A

This is an informal session where you get to rub shoulders with visiting filmmakers from New Zealand and around the globe. This includes some filmmakers yet to be announced. The session will start.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: Sky Whisperers Ranginui - Director Q & A

Feature film: Sky Whisperers Ranginui, Kathleen Gallager, NZ, 2011 This fascinating environmental feature calls us to a closer intimacy with our skies; how to appreciate and explore the sights and.... Click here to read more.

Reel Earth: YERT: Your Environmental Road Trip

Feature film: YERT: Your Environmental Road Trip, Ben Evans, USA, 2011 Three friends upend their lives, pool their collective life savings and set off on a first-of-its-kind, 50-state, year-long.... Click here to read more.

Sea Fever launch with Angela Meyer

Come and celebrate with ex-Palmerston North woman Angela Meyer as she launches her book 'Sea Fever: from First Mate to First Date'. In the book Angela reminices about her zany single life and time.... Click here to read more.

Sport Manawatu Regional Sports Conference

The essential sports conference for 2012! Stimulate your thinking, hear from knowledgeable experts, gain practical experience and network with others in the industry. Hear from expert presenters on.... Click here to read more.

Trivia Quiz Challenge

Calling all clubs, schools, families etc. We invite you to form a team & enter in the Trivia Quiz Challenge. Bookings essential. Phone the school office on 323 6687 or email.... Click here to read more.

Fourtunate & Adeaze Tour

For the first time in New Zealand and with over a million hits on Youtube - Fourtunate come to you live with NZ born brothers Feagaigafou and Logovii Tupa’i, otherwise known as Nainz and Viiz of.... Click here to read more.

Landscape Painting Course - Composition and Production

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.

NZ's Got Jazz

A showcase of New Zealand's finest young Jazz talent. Enter now for your chance to become a star and play 3 shows in London.   For more information: www.nzsgotjazz.co.nz . Click here to read more.