Established in 1952, the PNFAC is affiliated with the Floral Art Society of New Zealand, the aims of which are:

• To encourage, stimulate and promote participation in the art of floral design and to appreciate its cultural value.
• To develop and facilitate education, to provide suitable publications and to present exhibitions.
• To cultivate the art of designing with plant material as a recreational and social activity and to inspire environmental awareness and conservation of indigenous flora.
• To liaise and co-operate with allied organisations.


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National Council of Women Manawatu is the mid-central face of National Council of Women New Zealand. We unite to promote improvements to the quality of life of women, families and the community. We have existed for 80 years, and during that time, our actions have helped shape the social and economic fabric of what the Manawatu is today. Our focus at present is on realising the vision of a gender-equal New Zealand. 

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Manawatū Young Chamber supports youth development and youth participation by creating an environment for sharing knowledge and expertise within the business community in the Manawatū region. We aim to be a one-stop-shop for young people, building connections and developing professional skills by connecting students, young professionals and businesses through collaboration and development opportunities. Our target audience is 18-40 year olds.
 
Our chamber operates based on four key pillars: governance, enterprise, employability, and partnership. With the governance pillar, we would provide opportunities for young professionals to have a deeper understanding of being a board member of an organisation. While with enterprise – our chamber would be a source of information for all funding applications to start or grow a business. With the employability, we would like to provide opportunities to develop skills that would be needed in the business environment and for career development. Lastly, partnership would involve building long-lasting relationships with organisations that support youth participation and development.

Manawatū Young Chamber 

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Inner Wheel is: 
- One of the world’s largest voluntary service organisations.
- Active in over 100 countries with over 100,000 members.
- An NGO with United Nations representatives.
- Welcome to any woman.

Inner Wheel Manawatu Central Connection is welcoming, friendly and fun women’s club whose focus is:  Friendship, Personal Service and International Understanding. Established 2010 and currently have 26 members. Our club consists of women, ranging in age from 40 onwards, but we welcome women of any age. We have monthly meetings, on the first Wednesday of every month starting at 7.30pm. Our meetings are varied and range from having interesting guest speakers to holding our own craft/activity nights to support our local charities, always followed with a friendly catch up and supper. These meetings are interspersed with Club night out to a variety of local venues and activities such as the movies, restaurants, garden visits and a variety of other places of interest to the members.

We support various charities -  Little Stars, PN Neonates with Cuddle Hearts,  Grandparents raising grandchildren, Surf Lifesaving, Plunket, Backpack Outreach; to name a few.

If you want to meet new people and make new friends in a relaxed environment, and make a difference in the world – then we are the club for you!

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Womens only, social and friendly running group.

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Toastmasters is a great way to help you to improve your speaking and leadership abilities in a small group .You will be mentored and supported by the other members as you work through the Toastmasters Pathways Program.

Our members join for different reasons but they all want to become more confident and competent when speaking to others. We can help you to do that at the pace that suits you.

We are based at IPU in Palmerston North and we have members from all over the world. Our members include IPU students and local residents.

Toastmasters holds regular competitions, conferences and leadership training to develop your skills and meet other people with common interests.

If you would like to learn more about us, contact us by email so we can answer your questions and send you an invitation to our next meeting.

You are welcome to attend a few meetings before you join to make sure we are the right fit for you.

IPU New Zealand Toastmasters

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Established in 2020, The Palmerston North Knights are an alternative sports and recreation group who use our members' love of the Star Wars Universe as a motivator for engaging in the physical activity of lightsaber combat and choreography.

We are a diverse and open group of individuals who value safety, sportsmanship, friendship and celebrating our fandom.

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We believe Petanque provides a healthy, enjoyable and social activity that provides both a leisure activity and a competitive sport. With our connection with Bowls and Rugby Clubs at our Facilities we are truly part of the Community!

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A perfect group to join to make friends while having fun dancing. You will be taught some cool bollywood moves as well as traditional classical dance. If you want you can perform too. It is a promise that you will love it. From kids to adults and all ethinicities welcome. No bar whatsoever.

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Are you interested in improving your photography and/or wanting to learn about digital cameras, perhaps lenses and other equipment as well; or maybe you’re already an experienced photographer and want to join others to share knowledge and the fun of making great images together. Whatever the case, feel free to join us at our regular meetings, get inspired.

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Established as an incorporated society in 1977, the club encourages and promotes the sport of freshwater fishing.  

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We enjoy arranged monthly garden visits between October and April (excluding January) and meet with guest speakers in the Rangiora Community Centre, Rangiora Avenue from May to September. 

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We are a group of Argentine Tango dancers, at varying levels of experience, who meet every second Sunday for a couple of hours, to practice, share, learn and develop our beautiful dance of walking in embrace.   Come along with your special friend or by yourself, connect with the group and learn about dancing close embrace Argentine tango.

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We’re a group of people who enjoy all types of cycling and our aim is to help you add to your enjoyment of cycling too – be that for sport, recreation, commuting, health or even a way of helping the environment by cycling more and using the car less.

Back in 2016, local cycling enthusiasts headed by Steve Stannard, decided it would be a good idea to have an international professional cycling event in the Manawatū North Island region of New Zealand. That first event was called, the “Gravel and Tar” and quickly gained a national and international reputation for its challenging parcours amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Manawatū.

Although not unique, there are very few international road cycling events that combine smooth road surfaces with stretches of other surfaces such as gravel, or in the case of the world famous Paris-Roubaix in France, cobbles. Colloquially, the Gravel and Tar has become known as the “Paris-Roubaix of the South”.

In 2019, a race for women, “The Gravel and Tar La Femme” was introduced, which in 2020 became one of the first cycling events in the world to pay equal prize money with the men’s event.

Seeing the increasing interest in competitive cycling for amateurs, the Slicks and Stones was then introduced to feature various distances and e-bike categories to encourage more people to participate.

And in 2019, the organising committee for these two events morphed into the Greasy Chain Charitable Trust with the goal of “Encouraging all New Zealanders to become healthier through regular cycling.”

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The Manawatū County Club, based in Palmerston North, was established in November 1928. It welcomes women of all ages, professions, ethnicity and educational backgrounds to participate in a diverse program of informative, stimulating and social activities, both at the Club Rooms and at selected offsite venues.

Within the Club are many interest Groups. These include Gardening, Antiques and Collectibles, Music, Arts and Travel, Bridge, Bolivia, Mah Jong and Oral History. They each develop their own annual program of activities. All members are encouraged to belong to those groups which interest them. There is also a program of key annual events and two luncheons, with interesting speakers, are held at the Club each month. 

The Club offers a warm and welcoming environment in comfortable surroundings for individual members and groups to meet, find friendship and support, share interests and participate in a range of social activities.  


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Amélie of Palmy is a community project for lovers and yet-to-be lovers of the French hit film Amélie (2001). A series of creative events connecting aspects of the film to Palmerston North, including acknowledging Amélie's birthday on 1 June. Bienvenue! 

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We are a group of non-professional keyboard and organ players (mostly retired) ranging from experienced to beginner players and some non-players that come along to just enjoy the music. We meet every Monday at 1.00pm at the. Manchester Unity Hall, 26 Walding Street, and finish at approximately 3.30pm. Visitors are welcome and are only asked to pay the $2 door charge that covers the hall hire and afternoon tea expenses. The club owns an organ, piano and an electronic keyboard as well some members bring along their own keyboards and piano accordions. We hope that after visiting us a few times and getting to know the friendly and easy-going members of our club you too would become a member. 

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Volunteer Central is an independent not-for-profit organisation that supports our community by making Connections: We match people looking for volunteer opportunities with organisations that need volunteers. Based on a skills matching system, we are able to conduct successful referrals.

We also work in three other fronts:

*Awareness: We aim to raise awareness around volunteering and its positive impact on individuals, organisations, communities, and our country.  We do this by attending and hosting events. Check out our Events Calendar to access all the amazing opportunities we have scheduled and browse through our "memories" to learn about past events.

*Recognition: We celebrate volunteers' efforts through Recognition Events. The time and commitment of volunteers are precious and by acknowledging this we build a strong and united volunteer group.

*Community Development: We work at a strategic level with local councils on community development initiatives to improve community health and connections, for example, Horowhenua Healthy Youth Strategy, Access, and Inclusion, Welcoming Communities Advisory Group, Older Persons Network forums, Refugee Resettlement.

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We are a women's choir who sing a wide range of music from Renaissance to Pop. We were established in 1997 by Alison Stewart. We sing at the Palmerston North and Feilding libraries and have sung Christmas carols occasionally in the Downtown complex. One of our purposes is to raise money for charity.

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Established in 2016, Palmy Rocks is all about creating art and spreading happiness by painting rocks to hide around Palmerston North or wherever you may travel to. The goal is to encourage creativity, exploring and community. Join us and have some fun!

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We are a friendly, well run dance club who meet during weekly club nights, plus we hold regular hops to enjoy dancing to Rock n Roll music.  Beginners are very welcome, we run regular Beginner Block Courses where we teach basic skills which can then be built on during club nights.        

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Join us for a cuppa and some friendly chat! Our book club picks a different theme each month and reads around that topic. It's fun to see everyone's different interpretations of the theme and find some new books for your 'to read' list!

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We  make bobbin lace and other types of laces and are  happy  to  share our knowledge.

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A group of keen people who enjoy playing 500 and enjoying the company of others. It was formed approx 12 years ago. No partner is necessary.

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A society for people who love growing cacti and succulents. We bring along plants to show and talk about them, buy and sell plants, listen to guest speakers, visit gardens and much much more. 

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Sing Ong Tai Chi is an international organisation dedicated to the study and quality tuition of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, headed by Professor Yek Sing Ong (now based in Auckland).

Tai Chi is good for health, relaxation and martial applications. It promotes good posture and breathing. Sing Ong Tai Chi Palmerston North is a place for serious Tai Chi study, in a supportive and welcoming environment.

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Environment Network Manawatū is the environmental hub for our region, underpinning and supporting 60 plus member groups.  ENM coordinates two collectives:
•	Manawatū Food Action Network (MFAN) bringing social service and environmental organisations together to improve equitable access to healthy food.  MFAN is currently implementing the 4412 Kai Resilience Project. 
•	Manawatū River Source to Sea (S2S) supporting membership collaboration and collective action to enhance biodiversity throughout the Manawatū River catchment.  S2S’s projects are the Plastic Pollution Challenge, Ruahine Kiwi and Palmerston North Repair Cafe

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We have four tennis courts available for play, all constructed of  all-weather Astroturf, plus a practice wall. The club shares the community centre building with numerous other users, but it retains its own equipment cupboard for storing tennis balls and other belongings.  It is set out in the pleasant surroundings of Awapuni Park. We offer membership to all over 17 years, with the emphasis on social tennis, rather than competitive or interclub tournaments. The club was formed in 1973 arising from housing developments which took place in that area in the 1960s and early 1970s.

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CELEBRATING 75 YEARS - 1950~2025!
Palmerston North Film Society is a non-profit, volunteer-run charity dedicated to showing rare films that are not usually commercially available. Since 1950 we have presented a wide range of local and international documentary and classic film masterpieces.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN: As well as offering access to the broadest cross-section of films available anywhere, a Palmerston North Film Society membership remains one of the cheapest entertainment deals in town!

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The Comedy Hub has been producing stand-up shows, comedy workshops and introductory courses since 2017, with the goal of making the Manawatū a great place to be a comedian.

We do a variety of shows, including:
*Open Mics
*Local Showcases
*Pro Shows (National/International acts)
*Community Shows (e.g. Māori/Pasifika showcase, Stand Up for Sign Language)
*Fundraising events

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Suitable for players of all skill levels. Come and play with others to practice and improve your word knowledge and strategies. A small friendly group.  And a great way to spend two hours on a Sunday afternoon.  

PROVIDED:  Scrabble sets and turntables.  
We use the official 'Collins Scrabble Dictionary' (6th edition 2022).   If you want to come regularly, we can provide you lists of the 2-3-4 letter word lists to gain more strategies when playing.

YOU BRING: Pen and paper for scoring and open to learn new words and have fun .

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Welcome to the Manawatū Amateur Radio Society! As Branch 20 of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART), we proudly operate under the callsign ZL2KO for all our club activities. 

Our clubrooms are a hub of activity where we meet regularly, and we’d love for you to join us! Check our club calendar for details on in-person meetings. We also host weekly radio nets on both VHF and HF frequencies, plus a relaxed coffee meetup every Monday morning, offering various ways to connect with fellow members. 

If you’re looking to learn a new skill and have some fun, come along as a visitor—everyone is welcome, whether you’re a gent, lady, or young enthusiast! We offer training courses to help you gain your amateur radio license (with no minimum age), and we hold at least one sales day each year for buying and selling second-hand equipment.

Amateur Radio, or “ham radio,” is all about experimenting and communicating through a diverse range of technologies, including satellites, the Internet, and even beams of light! In New Zealand, you can become a licensed ham through Radio Spectrum Management (RSM). Once licensed, you can operate two-way radio equipment from home, your vehicle, or practically anywhere in the country—and often even while overseas! The possibilities are endless: from sending TV pictures and connecting through amateur radio satellites to having friendly chats with people around the world.

Join our vibrant community of radio enthusiasts who share a passion for communication, technology, and camaraderie. Whether you’re an experienced operator or just starting out, our society is a welcoming environment for everyone. A key part of our mission is supporting Search and Rescue through AREC (learn more at https://arec.nz/). 

Become part of our supportive network, contribute to community initiatives, and enjoy the thrill of making connections across the globe. Discover the joy of amateur radio with us—your adventure starts here! Join the Manawatū Amateur Radio Society today!

Manawatū Amateur Radio Society (MARS)

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Palmerston North Athletic and Harrier Club is the Manawatū's largest Athletic Club. We cater for people of all ages and cover all events including jumps, throws, running, hurdling, and race walking. 

If you're interested in competing, or just want to give athletics a go, then come on down to on of our trainings sessions to see what it is all about!

Palmerston North Athletic and Harrier Club (PNAHC)

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The Manawatū Art Collection is one of the most valuable and representative collections of contemporary New Zealand art in any region in the country. 

Our members are art lovers. We arrange events and activities for the enjoyment of our members and we share information about art in our community. We continue to acquire suitable works of regional significance to enlarge our collection. 

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Our collection been built up since the 1959 by the Palmerston North Art Gallery Society, renamed as the Manawatū Art Gallery Society and more recently known as Te Manawa Art Society. The collection is housed in the art gallery storerooms at Te Manawa Museum, alongside an art collection owned by the Te Manawa Museum Trust. As custodians of our collection, Te Manawa Museum provides a variety of opportunities for the community to view and appreciate the works in our collection. 

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