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Welcome to the official page for Palmy and Manawatū, established by CEDA (Central Economic Development Agency) the official organisation responsible for promoting the region. This page has been created as a hub for people who are planning to visit, have visited, or simply have a great love for Palmy and Manawatū. We hope this page provides you inspiration to come and experience our unique part of
New Zealand! Manawatū's awe-inspiring landscape sweep from the sea to the ranges, and offers a unique place to cycle, walk/hike and discover historic heritage. We have a diverse range of places to stay, from charming B&Bs and tranquil mountain cottages to modern country retreats and traditional farmstays for the family. CEDA does NOT claim ANY ownership rights in photos that you post on our ‘wall’. However, by posting a photo on our wall you hereby grant to CEDA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, revocable, non-transferable, perpetual licence to use, modify, delete from, add to, publicly display and/or reproduce, publish, communicate to the public your photo, including without limitation in any online media formats and through any social media channels, pages or accounts and to authorise other persons to do any of those things. You consent to any act or omission which would otherwise infringe your moral rights in the photo. You warrant that you have authority to post the photo to our wall and to grant the licence above and that the photo and the exercise of the licence will not infringe the rights of any other person, including copyright, moral rights, rights relating to privacy and personal information. You can revoke this licence at any time by contacting us in writing at [email protected] and informing us that you no longer want us to use your photo.
Daylight savings starts this weekend! 📣
Get started on those summer feels early! Make the most of the extra sunshine in your day and take the whānau outside for some outdoor family fun this weekend.
Get some outdoor inspo here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/outdoor-family-fun/
Take the plunge into a verdant wonderland when you walk the stunning Sledge Track!🌳🌴
Thank you to for sharing this gorgeous shot!
📍 Arapuke Forest Park, Palmerston North
🍹 WIN A VIP TERRACE TABLE AT ¡SALUD! FESTIVAL!! 🍹
Go in the draw to win a whole VIP Terrace Table for 10 PLUS one free beverage per person at the upcoming ¡Salud! Festival!
Don't miss out on this relaxed, yet upmarket day out in Palmy which will showcase boutique distilleries, breweries and beverage producers from Manawatū and across New Zealand! There'll also be epic entertainment and great food available too!
🗓 Saturday the 19th of October, 12pm-7pm
📍 Awapuni Racecourse
🔞 ¡Salud! Festival! is strictly R18
To be in to win this fabulous prize, follow Palmy & Manawatū on Facebook and tag who you'd take with you below! The winner will be drawn Friday, the 4th of October.
For more information, visit: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/salud-festival/
DISCLAIMER: Please note that we will not be messaging anyone before the 4th of October nor will we ask you to follow any external links. Please report any account acting suspiciously.
Spring into some action in Manawatū! 🌞🌷
With blossom-lined shopping precincts, new lambs bouncing alongside our scenic driving routes and dozens on dozens of public gardens in bloom, Manawatū is the perfect place to embrace the delights of the season!
Here are our top things to include in your spring-time itinerary in Manawatū! https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/top-things-to-do-in-spring-in-manawatu/
Manawatū is blooming! 🌸🌸
And we're not the only ones appreciating the blossom-lined streets. Keep your eyes out for Tui and wax-eyes enjoying a spring time treat!
Cheers to for capturing this delightful moment!
📍 Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Watching Palmy's Davis Cup matches this weekend? Don't let your day end at match point. Keep the vibes high by checking out some of the top spots for dinner and drinks in Palmy! 🍸
https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/a-locals-guide-to-evening-dining/
THIS WEEKEND: Manawatū Tattoo 2024! 🎺👢
Celebrate local and military history through this action-packed show! Including a cast of around 200 local, national and international performers from the Manawatū Pipe and Brass Bands and Hato Paora College through to The New Zealand Army Band and Suzanne Prentice!
Get in on the action this 14-15th of September at Manfeild Park Stadium!
Learn more and buy tickets here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/manawatu-tattoo-2024/
// A WINNER OF THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW BEEN DRAWN //
WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO THE MUDDER!! 🏃♀️💪
Get your hands dirty with this unique obstacle course in the rugged and hilly Rangitīkei. A self-proclaimed "filthy and fun event", The Mudder is the perfect way to let go of your inhibitions and enjoy some good old-fashioned, lung-burning fun.
Tag who you'd want to get muddy with, and go in the draw. A winner will be drawn Wednesday the 18th of September.
The Mudder
🗓 Saturday, 21st of September
📍 498 Makuhou Road, Marton (Rangitīkei Farmstay woolshed)
Learn more here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/the-mudder-2024/
Rangitikei Farmstay
DISCLAIMER: Please note that we will not be messaging anyone before the 18th of September nor will we ask you to follow any external links. Please report any account acting suspiciously.
Shopping for a new hobby? 🚲
Arapuke Mountain Bike park offers some great entry-level tracks for newbies if you're looking to try something new!
With over 30kms of tracks from grades 2 throughto 6, Arapuke is your mountain biking mecca. Whether you're just starting out or are a hard-core adrenaline ju**ie, check out our complete guide to Arapuke!
https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/discover-some-of-the-lower-north-islands-best-mountain-biking/
Put some Spring in your step this September with Manawatū's jam-packed events calendar! 🗓
Get groovy with the New Zealand Blues, Roots and Groove festival, serve up some action at the Davis Tennis World Cup, add some drama with a ticket to Kinky Boots, get your hands dirty at The Mudder, or head along to the spectacular Manawatū Tattoo featuring the New Zealand Army Band!
Looking ahead? The events just keep coming in October and November, with Palmy Drag Fest, ¡Salud! Festival, Rural Day, Art Trail Manawatū, Manawatū Gardens Festival and way more!
Check out https://manawatunz.co.nz/explore/events/ for more!
Find out what's on in Manawatu. There's an amazing selection of festivals, sport and concerts happening year round. Discover Manawatu's calendar of events.
PSA to Palmy Drag Fest ticket holders (and considerers...) // Your Manawatū itinerary is sorted 😘
We don't want a dull moment while you're feeling so fabulous! That's why we've done all the hard work and hand curated your weekend itinerary - just choose your mood!
From the Queens keeping it luxurious to those seeking adventure, your weekend will be anything but a drag...
Check it out: https://manawatunz.co.nz/explore/palmy-drag-fest-itinerary/
Looking for a slice of home? 🍕
You'll find it - and more - at new local favourite, Tony's Pizza!
We recently sat down with owner, Jack Foston, to hear all about his journey from New York to Palmy North and how this cosy community hub came to be...
Tony's Pizza NZ, it was slice to meet ya!!
Read all about it here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/a-slice-of-home-at-tonys-pizza/
Feel like getting your groove on? 🎷🎵
Why not clear the following dates for the New Zealand Blues, Roots and Groove Festival!
With 19 acts across four days, you'll be spoilt with the great music variety, merchandise, food carts and more!
🗓 5th - 8th September
📍 The Globe, Palmerston North
Learn more and buy tickets: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/nz-blues-roots-and-groove-festival-2024/
🎾 WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO THE DAVIS CUP: WORLD CUP OF TENNIS!! 🎾
Go in the draw to win 1 of 4x Double Passes to both days of this prestigious event.
Next month, Fly Palmy Arena will transform into a world-class tennis venue on the 14th and 15th of September for the Davis Cup World Cup of Tennis as New Zealand takes on Luxembourg
To be in to win, tag who you'd take with you, below! The 4x winners will be drawn Thursday, the 5th of September.
For more information, visit: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/davis-cup-world-cup-of-tennis-nz-vs-luxembourg/
Central Energy Trust Arena Davis Cup
DISCLAIMER: Please note that we will not be messaging anyone before the 5th of September nor will we ask you to follow any external links. Please report any account acting suspiciously.
Paws up, Palmy! 🐾 Who's looking for the perfect spot to walk the doggo in and around Palmerston North?
Whether you’re chasing tails or exploring new trails, we’ve got you covered with the best Palmy spots for your four-legged friends.
This list will get some tails wagging!
https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/palmerston-norths-dog-friendly-walks/
Craving something boozy but boujiee?
Meet Vanessa Orringe – your new best friend for all things wine! 🍇
Whether you’re planning a wine night, a work event, or just want to impress your friends, Vanessa’s got you covered. From Pinot Noirs to Vintage Champagne's, there’s something to tickle every taste bud.
Vanessa isn’t just a wine guru; she’s your personal guide to the latest trends and tastiest finds.
Read more here 👉 https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/uncorking-excellence/
Disconnect to connect on one of the many beaut walking spots across Manawatū and cure your winter blues!
Connect with nature, with your loved ones, or even just with yourself on a top walk in Manawatū! Whether it's a 20 minute walk, or a five hour walk, time outside, light exercise and the beauty of Manawatū will cure many ails!
Find a walk for you here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/explore/active/walks-and-hikes/
DISCLAIMER: A scenic walk in Manawatū should not replace professional medical advice and treatment. Manawatū is magic... but not THAT magic.
And you thought competing in the Olympics was cool...
Congratulations to our friends at Brew Union Brewing Company for being finalists in the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover!
Even with over 100,000 toasties up for the grand prize, we aren't surprised Brew Union's "Smoked Chicken Ripper" has cut through to the short-list... if you haven't tasted it yourself, get a load of this:
"Slices of smoked chicken and McClure’s Pickles smothered with the most deliciously extravagant beer and cheddar cheese sauce (made with our brewery’s very own Ripper NZ Pale Ale), folded through with spring onions and crispy crumbled pancetta, and all sandwiched between two slices of BABCO - Brick Artisan Bread Company's locally baked sourdough bread, served with a house-made caramelised onion mayo on the side."
Best of luck in the finals Brew Union Brewing Company !!
Who will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?
JOIN THE STORY: HE ARA KOTAHI, HEI ARA KŌRERO 🏞
Launched on the 31st of May 2024, He Ara Kotahi, Hei Ara Kōrero is both a digital tool, and an opportunity to connect with our physical place. It brings to life pūrākau (stories), oral histories and historical recreations of life on and around Te Awa o Manawatū – the Manawatū River - through the people of Rangitāne o Manawatū.
Journey along He Ara Kotahi and the Manawatū River Pathways to explore the six sites of special significance, scan the QR code at each marker and, whether you’re local hapori (community) or manuhiri (visitors) to our region, you’ll be provided with an authentic and trusted source of ancestral knowledge through an innovative and interactive storytelling experience. Interact with video interviews, stories, illustrated recreations and animations to discover what life was like as far back as the 1600s.
Read more: https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/join-the-story-he-ara-kotahi-hei-ara-korero/
Are your senses tingling? 🦹♀️🌌
This weekend, thousands will converge on Fly Palmy Arena for the Palmerston North Armageddon Expo, or "Palmygeddon".
Dig up your lightsaber or your trading cards, and get ready to geek out at the fun attractions and celebrity guest line-up.
“We’ve really got something to interest everyone at this show, whether you’re into videogames or boardgames, anime or movies, art or collectables, and everything in between.”
🗓 3rd-4th of August, 9am-5pm
📍 Fly Palmy Arena, Palmerston North.
Learn more and buy tickets here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/palmerston-north-armageddon-expo-2024/
Looking for a night out with a difference? 🙌
Makoura Lodge is hosting an evening with all the trimmings! Showcasing Greytown Distillery Company's award-winning gin paired with 5 delicious courses featuring the best locally sourced produce. It will truly be a taste of the region!
Set at the gorgeous setting at Makoura Lodge, in Āpiti, your ticket includes bus transport from Palmerston North and Feilding locations - this is an evening you won't want to miss!
🗓 Saturday, 3rd of August
📍 Makoura Lodge, Āpiti
Learn more here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/gin-degustation-dinner/
Wedding planning? 💍
We’ve curated a list of the best venues in the region (according to local wedding pros), including favourites like Orlando Country, Manawatū Vintage Car Club, Roseburn Park and more! 🏰💕
And for even more on all things “wedding”, mark your calendar for 'Hitched: The Manawatū Wedding Showcase' to gather even more ingredients for your perfect day!
📅 Sunday 28th July
📍 Awapuni Function Centre, Palmerston North
📷 Photo credit: Orlando Country
https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/manawatu-wedding-venues/
https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/hitched-the-manawatu-wedding-showcase/
"There's no place like a small NZ town"...
Starting this weekend at is He Reo Aroha, written by award-winning playwright Jamie McCaskill and Miria George.
"He Reo Aroha is a beautiful story, filled with original waiata, about a small, New Zealand town and the various characters who make it home."
Showing for two weeks starting this Saturday, don't miss it!
Learn more here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/he-reo-aroha/
Don’t let a wet and windy forecast rain on the kids' school holidays!
There are plenty of fun family-friendly things to do, including these 13 rainy day activities in Palmerston North! Strap on your gumboots, zip up your jacket and venture out for some all-weather fun!
Read it here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/13-family-friendly-rainy-day-activities/
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Art lovers, creatives, and inspiration seekers – this one’s for you. Journey along the Coastal Arts Trail and fill your cup as you take in classical and Māori art, sculpture, postmodern, street art, and more. Start your journey in Manawatū before journeying through Whanganui and Taranaki. https://coastalartstrail.nz/ #coastalartstrail #ThisIsManawatu
LAST CHANCE TO WIN! Let us know what you'd get up to on an evening out and about in Manawatū, and go in the draw to win a $500 voucher to your favourite Manawatū restaurant*! (https://manawatunz.co.nz/) What are you hungry for?
Colour your winter with a taste of Manawatū. Lift the lid on a smorgasbord of ingredients for the perfect weekend of discovery and connection! Head to ManawatuNZ.co.nz to let us know what you’d get up to on an evening out and about in Manawatū, and you could win a $500 voucher for dinner at your favourite restaurant!* https://manawatunz.co.nz/
PUANGA FESTIVAL, JUNE 28 2024 ✨ Celebrate the Māori New Year with whānau, friends, and Anika Moa at Central Energy Trust Arena’s Pit Lane. Enjoy amazing food, retail and activities for tamariki, along with local bands, kapa haka, and the incredible Anika Moa who will be bringing her iconic voice and soulful sounds to Palmy. Learn more here: https://manawatunz.co.nz/events/puanga-festival/
Looking for the perfect cooler-weather itinerary? Take a drive through northern Manawatū for a wonderland of tucked away treasures that are waiting to be explored. If you’re looking to fuel up, pop in to Āpiti Tavern for mouthwatering long and slow BBQ!
Welcome to Manawatū, where our stars shine brighter, our traffic flows smoother, and our sections are bigger than most! Looking to grow your career at warp speed? ☄️ Look no further! In Manawatū, opportunities abound, and success is just around the corner. With everything closer here, convenience is our middle name. Quick visit to the shops? BAM 🎆 just a hop, skip, and a jump away. Want to explore breathtaking landscapes? BOOM 💥 nature's wonders are right at your doorstep! Life in Manawatū isn't just a walk in the park – it's a leisurely stroll through a paradise of possibilities. So why settle for ordinary when you can bask in the extraordinary? Come join us and experience the magic of Manawatū 💚💚 https://manawatunz.co.nz/live/living-in-manawatu/
🕒 Tired of chasing time? In Manawatū, we've cracked the code to adding extra hours to your day! 💼 Score that successful, fulfilling career without sacrificing precious family time. With opportunities aplenty and a supportive community cheering you on, your career goals are within reach! 🏉 And hey, who said you can't be a sports superstar parent too? Catch the kids' sports practice without breaking a sweat – because in Manawatū, we've got the time in our days to juggle commitments like pros! 🍽️ Finally, cap off your day with a relaxing family meal at home. With time to spare, you can whip up a culinary masterpiece or opt to dine out at one of the many tasty local spots – the choice is yours! ⏩ So why settle for a hectic lifestyle when you can have it all in Manawatū? Get more time, more opportunities, and more joy in your day – it's the ultimate win-win! https://manawatunz.co.nz/live/living-in-manawatu/
Manawatū's Sledge Track offers fun and adventure for everyone in some of the region's most beautiful scenery right in the heart of Kahuterawa Valley - just a 20–minute drive from Palmerston North city! Read more: https://manawatunz.co.nz/stories/sledge-track-fun-and-adventure-for-everyone/
@Cross Hills Gardens Country Fair - Saturday 18th of November, 9am - 4pm DON'T MISS 200+ stalls from makers, growers, creators and artists from across the country, all set up in 18 acres of some of the most beautiful private gardens around!
ONE WEEK LEFT TO GET YOURSELF IN THE DRAW!! ⏰ Dig winning?? Then you'll dig the chance to win $500 worth of flight or petrol vouchers to visit us! 🙋♀️💰 Just follow the link to let us know what kind of experiences you’re digging this spring and you’re in the draw! Dig up, dig deep, dig in – however you slice it, we know you’ll dig us. https://manawatunz.co.nz/
DIG WINNING? 🙋♀️💰 Then you'll dig the chance to win $500 worth of flight or petrol vouchers to visit us! Just follow the link to let us know what kind of experiences you’re digging this spring and you’re in the draw! Dig up, dig deep, dig in – however you slice it, we know you’ll dig us. https://manawatunz.co.nz/
DIG UP, DIG DEEP, DIG IN... TO MANAWATŪ 🌞 We may not be the sexiest spot on your travel itinerary – but if you dig deeper into our softer parts, you’ll find we’ve got a great personality you’ll make an instant connection with. We promise you’ll be moved by our love for art and culture... and that’s just scratching the surface. Why not dig up the hidden treasures found in our rural townships and side alleyways and uncover our secrets? Find tucked-away glow worm caves and swimming holes or stop for a mouthwatering interlude at Āpiti Tavern. More than a snack, we’re the full meal: dig into a smorgasbord of dining experiences that will hit the spot no matter your tastes or preferences. Choose cuisine from any corner of the globe and produce straight from our backyard – you'll dig right into the heart of Manawatū... Dig up, dig deep, dig in – however you slice it, we know you’ll dig us. Learn more and go in the draw to win $500 worth of flight or petrol vouchers: https://manawatunz.co.nz/
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED - Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations Hope! 🎉 HERE'S ONE FOR THE CINEPHILES: Win a family pass to the shiny new Silky Otter Cinema on Main Street, Palmerston North. Simply comment which part of our brand new cinema you're most excited about, and go in the draw to win 🤩 With a curated experience from the moment you arrive in the foyer, to the moment you walk out the door, Silky Otter Cinema offers: • Full-service bar and kitchen with real chefs and a mouth-watering menu • Food delivered straight to seats, with the ability to time food and drink orders • Unmatched customer service • No ads, just movies • Luxury recliners with more room for comfort and adjustable headrests • Cutting-edge screen and sound technology • Wall to wall screen • Full laser projection - new technology Winner drawn Thursday, 13th of July! 🎉
Love a roadie? Love art? Then the Coastal Arts Trail is for you! 🎨🚗 Follow the pulse of creativity running through Taranaki, Whanganui, and Manawatū on this easy, self-driving art-lovers’ tour. #coastalartstrail #manawatu_nz #ThisIsManawatu @manawatu_nz
