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  • The Z Manu World Champs Papaioea - Palmerston North

    The Z Manu World Champs Papaioea - Palmerston North

    Lido Aquatic Centre, Palmerston North

    Sat 14 Feb 2026 / Diving

    The Papaioea PALMERSTON NORTH MANU COMP is now an OFFICIAL QUALIFIER for the 2026 Z Manu World Champs! On Saturday 14 February at the Lido Aquatic Centre, we’re set to find 8 finalists across both the Manu and Read More

  • GOMIL - Grumpy Old Man in Lycra

    GOMIL - Grumpy Old Man in Lycra

    Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North

    Sat 14 Feb 2026 - Sun 1 Mar 2026 / Theatre

    F*ck getting old! One of New Zealand’s most successful plays of all time, MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra) is hitting the road in a national tour of the long-awaited sequel GOMIL (Grumpy Old Man in Lycra). Read More

  • Blake Pavey

    Blake Pavey

    Globe Theatre, Palmerston North

    Tue 17 Feb 2026 / Comedy

    After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is hitting New Zealand with his brand new hour of stand-up! Fresh off two national tours and a Read More

  • Manawatū Summer Shakespeare Presents Macbeth

    Manawatū Summer Shakespeare Presents Macbeth

    The Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North

    Thu 19 Feb 2026 - Sat 28 Feb 2026 / Theatre

    ‘Something wicked this way comes…’ A crowd favourite, this play has it all – witches, battles, ghosts, tyranny and rebellion. The story of one man's violent rise to power and of his even more Read More

  • Robertson Prestige International Speedway

    Robertson Prestige International Speedway

    Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North

    Sat 21 Feb 2026 / Motorsport

    The Robertson Prestige International Speedway, centrally located in the heart of Palmerston North, the Central Energy Trust Arena. From October to April the speedway track hosts hundreds of competitors and thousands of Read More

  • Festival of Cultures

    Festival of Cultures

    The Garden at Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston North

    Sat 21 Feb 2026 / Ethnic, Multicultural

    The Festival of Cultures returns in 2026 with a new line-up of events celebrating the people, food, beverages, music, and traditions that make our city so vibrant.  Multicultural Family Movie Night  Thursday 19 Read More

  • Leadership And Management Part 1

    Leadership And Management Part 1

    Hotel Coachman, Palmerston North

    Tue 24 Feb 2026 - Wed 15 Apr 2026 / Business & Professional

    Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team. Managing staff can be a very rewarding, interesting and fun role, it can also be a tough and demanding job. Between managing your own Read More

  • Leadership & Management Part 2

    Leadership & Management Part 2

    Hotel Coachman, Palmerston North

    Wed 25 Feb 2026 - Tue 5 May 2026 / Business & Professional

    Learn how to make the transition from buddy to boss and lead a successful team. As John F. Kennedy once said, “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”. Our Leadership & Management Read More

  • Sip and Savour Festival 2026

    Sip and Savour Festival 2026

    Hiwinui Country Estate, Palmerston North

    Sat 28 Feb 2026 / Festivals

    Sip & Savour Manawatū returns on Saturday the 28th of February 2026 for another incredible day out! Enjoy the curated lineup of food and beverage exhibitors showcasing the very best of the Manawatū and New Read More

  • Explore Esplanade Day

    Explore Esplanade Day

    The Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North

    Sun 1 Mar 2026 / Family Entertainment

    Explore the Esplanade with your family and friends and check out heaps of the FREE activities we'll have on offer! The Esplanade is home to Palmy’s biggest playground, popular paddling pools and accessible Read More

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