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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Belly dance classes for Every Body!
Hipnotize has been sharing belly dance with the community for over 20 years. Our classes are welcoming, energetic, and most of all fun!
Hipnotize classes start with the fundamentals for all Belly Dance stylisations, adding layering, musicality, improvisation, choreographies and performance techniques.
No dance experience is required for the Fundamental classes and though primarily aimed at beginners, are open for all levels. 
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Belly dancer we have a class for you. 

Message, email or click the website link for more information & to register for classes.

Hipnotize BellyDance

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We teach Highland Dancing from 3 years old, Royal Scottish Official Board technique taught, giving freedom to dance world-wide.

Manawatū Highland Dancers

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We were established in 2018, we encourage adults and children to learn about the Brazilian culture and language. 

Palmeirinhos - Brazilian Community Group

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The Manawatu Tramping & Skiing Club is the oldest tramping and skiing club in the Manawatu. We have an active membership partaking in day tramps on Wednesdays and Thursdays, overnight tramps at weekends and various other outdoor activities.
The Club is an affiliated member of the Federation of Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC).
The club has a lodge in the Iwikau Village on Mt Ruapehu that can accommodate 32 people in bunkrooms that sleep between 4 to 6 people. We have all the comforts of home; two lounges, hot showers, drying rooms, ski and board maintenance area, WiFi/Broadband Internet access and all the other refinements to make an enjoyable atmosphere. Most food is provided at the lodge. Those using it share food preparation and lodge housekeeping tasks.
The lodge accommodates members, guests and school groups by arrangement.


Manawatu Tramping & Skiing Club Inc.

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

Tango del Corazon - tango from the heart

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Our guild was established in 1969, by a group of Palmerston North women to promote the co-operation and interchange of ideas among those who were interested or engaged in embroidery. Our members are involved at whatever level they choose. We meet regularly to listen to speakers, attend workshops, learn new skills or build on existing ones, and participate in local, regional and national projects.

We hope to show you that even though we are called a "Guild" there is nothing stuffy or exclusive about us! We welcome beginners and those who already stitch or are interested in textiles and textile art.  Join the skilled needles of the Manawatū Embroiderers' Guild to pick up a few tips, join in on creative projects, or just for a chat.

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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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Womens only, social and friendly running group.

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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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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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The Manawatu Scale Model Club (MSMC) is a group of scale modelling enthusiasts who like to meet, share and discuss their hobby -  scale modelling.
The club has been meeting for over 45 years and caters for all interests, ages and skill levels. 
The club meetings are informal and include discussions on all aspects of our hobby, 'show 'n tell', club competitions, practical demonstrations and community displays.
Past, current and new members are always welcome.


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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

Environment Network Manawatū

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SÁBADOS TEATREROS (ST) is a drama education group for Spanish-speaking children from 5 to 15 years old in the Palmerston North area. The program was started in June 2021 by Dr Maria Gomez-Lozano, who started weekly drama lessons for 12 children aged 5-10 years old. 
The lessons are exclusively done in Spanish with the aim of promoting the use of their mother tongue among the Latin American and Hispanic community. However,  any child learning Spanish, independent of their ethnicity is welcome.


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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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Aziza Bellydance is a Palmerston North based dance group focused on performing and exploring fusion/modern oriental and traditional Middle-Eastern dance styles.

Established in 2007, it is committed to creating a fun-filled and empowering dance environment that will connect you with people from all walks of life.

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The Inner Smile Tai Chi Club is a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to the teaching and practice of Tai Chi.  We were formed in 1999 as an adjunct of the Palmerston North RSA and in 2012 moved to the Senior Citizens Hall in Main Street. Our intent is to provide a community focus for the health and well-being benefits derived from Tai Chi and to develop, foster, and promote the practice of Tai Chi within Palmerston North. We conduct Tai Chi sessions/training and provide a social and friendly environment for the members of the Inner Smile Tai Chi Club. We organise and provide social events which are generally subsidised by the Club.


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We are a club that flies model aeroplanes. Both big and small, and this includes helicopters and quadcopters (drones to some).

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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.

Camerata Choir

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Are you’re 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.

Manawatū Camera Club

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We are passionate about all aspects of woodwork, and aim to provide members with opportunities to foster and develop their woodworking and design skills. We encourage members to exhibit their work and we provide a forum for sharing skills and knowledge about woodwork. We provide facilities for woodturning, furniture making, scroll-work, pyrography, toy making and carving. Refer to our website for more details.

Manawatū Woodworkers Guild Inc

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Our purpose is to empower people to achieve excellence, through the world of martial arts.

We aim to do this by making martial arts accessible and available, providing the best martial arts experience possible, inspiring people to achieve great things, by applying the relentless pursuit of excellence and providing a model of continuous improvement to stay up to date, relevant and provide the best service we can to you.

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Established in the Manawatū in 2000. While U3A stands for "University of the Third Age", we are not a university in the modern sense: no qualifications, no exams. We are a community of older people who seek a greater understanding of life. Taps the reservoir of knowledge, skills and experience of older people through self-help learning. Provides opportunities for reading, research, discussions and field trips. The atmosphere for learning is informal and friendly. There are no compulsory activities or examinations. Costs are minimal.

We meet in small learning groups (usually less than 15 people). We currently have over 40 interest groups. Each group has a coordinator who organises and oversees the group. Groups meet in members’ homes, in libraries, art galleries, other spaces. Several groups have also been meeting online (eg Zoom, email). You may join as many groups as you like (there are waiting lists for some groups). Sometimes we go on visits, for example to art galleries, museums.

In addition to the groups we usually run two seminar series each year with themes of general interest.

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Free 5km timed run or walk along the riverside walkway every Saturday morning at 8am.

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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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HOLA NZ is open to everyone interested in Latin America and Hispanic cultures. The organisation promotes the cultural diversity of Latin America and fosters the Spanish and Portuguese languages. HOLA NZ organises regular cultural and social events to promote networks and friendships among Latin Americans, Hispanics, New Zealanders, and the multicultural community of Palmerston North

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Fitzherbert Rebus Club welcomes retired and semi-retired people of all ages and from all walks of life, who are interested in coming together socially for friendship, fun, talks, guest speakers and leisure activities.

Founded in August 1997, the Club has about 60 members and is affiliated to Rebus NZ Inc.

We meet together monthly, with other regular activities and outings scheduled, which members participate in according to their interests.

Our meeting format usually involves announcements, a cameo speaker, morning tea and a guest speaker.

Current Interest Group Activities include: Coffee & Chat, Dining Out, Brunch, Ladies Group, Men's Group, Pétanque, Movies, Outings


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A group of keen people who enjoy playing 500 and enjoying the company of others. It was formed approx 10 years ago. No partner is necessary.

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We are a group of people who have a love of folk music and meet on a regular basis to share the music that we know and also what we have been learning. We have regular club nights where we have the chance to perform music in a sing-around format, this night usually has a theme and we get the chance to perform a couple of songs/tunes related/inspired by the theme (the Events Calendar is available on our website). You may perform solo, or in any sized group you prefer, or invite everyone to join in with you.

We also have concert nights where guest artists, national or international, come along and perform for us. These are top quality musicians and they always put on a great night!

On regular club nights we have a door charge of: $3 for club members; and $5 for non members; FREE for school children and ‘first-timers’. On concert nights the entry price is higher.

The Palmerston North Folk Music Club

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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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‘Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.’ Plato 

Join us for our live performances each month in the Evelyn Rawlins Room at Square Edge. Enjoy the sounds of many eras and styles performed by local pianists, instrumentalists, singers, soloists and ensembles. All are welcome. 

In addition, Musica Viva offers a Young Performers’ Scholarship competition for local musicians under 30 years. Prizes are offered in Piano, Instrumental and Vocal categories. Participants perform an item in our April–September concerts, with the competition taking place in October. Applications to participate in the YPS programme closed on March 15 2024.

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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. 

Manawatū Art Collection

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We are a passionate group of individuals who dedicate their spare time to preserving and celebrating the sport of armoured medieval combat. Unlike reenactment groups, we specialise in full-contact, fighting, with the goals of competing with other groups, both regionally and internationally.

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Crows Feet Dance Collective PN is a fun, contemporary, creative-based dance project for adults. We cover basic technique and fitness and explore a range of dance styles and approaches, using contemporary dance as the core style. Meet a welcoming, friendly group of people who love to dance and have fun! For all, including beginners to dance.

There are occasional performance opportunities for those who would like this. Otherwise come and enjoy dance with a creative base! Everybody works at their own level of dance and fitness.

Wear comfy stretchy clothing, bare feet or soft dance shoes and bring water. 


Crows Feet Dance Collective Palmerston North

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The MRCCC is operated at our track located at 21 Raukawa Road. The club runs 9 months outdoors then moves indoors for winter racing. Racing every 3 weeks throughout the year. 

The club is a member of the NZRCA, the national body for RC racing in NZ. 

We race electric off-road cars and are focused on family and youth development, as well as catering for everyone that comes along.

Manawatū Radio Control Car Club

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Scottish country dancing is a social form of dance with its roots in the communal rural dances of Britain.  

Unlike Highland dancing, Scottish country is in groups of six to eight people, is much more relaxed, there are no bagpipes, and kilts are definitely not required.  All you need are soft-soled shoes, the ability to count to eight, and time to come along to have fun accompanied by lively Celtic music.  

No partner is required, but you can certainly bring a friend if you wish!  

Beginners are always welcome – tuition is given.


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