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

Manawatū Lacemakers

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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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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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Marist Marist Netball, as it is now known, has been a force in the Manawatu Netball scene for over half a century. Originally called St. Joseph's Old Girls (coached by Betty Steffenson) and later named Convent Old Girls, it became Marist in 1987. However, the club's players continue to wear the traditional black and white colours that are symbolic of the catholic Sisters of Mercy Order. This Order made a huge contribution to both primary and secondary education in New Zealand including Palmerston North from the 1920's until 1987 when the last nun (Sr Clare Vaughan) was farewelled at St Peter's College. The Sisters passed on their love of netball to all the girls in their charge and thus created a foundation for Marist Netball and kindred clubs throughout the country. 

Probably the best years of Marist Netball were in the 80’s when the club had a dozen or more teams playing each season. However as was the trend of the times, when other sports became popular, the number of teams dropped away. However, we currently field 12 teams from Premier grades through to Social.

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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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We are a friendly club based at Massey University Palmerston North for both students and the general public to learn all aspects of fire and circus performing.

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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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The Club supports and encourages jazz musicians and their audiences by holding public concerts on the second Sunday of the month. We organise the annual Manawatu International Jazz and Blues Festivals, featuring local, national and leading international artists. The Club celebrated the fiftieth year of the Festivals in June, 2018. 

A feature of the Festival is a competition for high-school students playing in Big Bands and jazz combos, which supports and encourages these young players to be the artists of the future. 

Club members enjoy discounted tickets for the monthly concerts and at our Jazz and Blues Festivals.      


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A group for anyone interested in solving cubes or similar puzzles. Our club meets are fun and casual social events centred around cubing including mini competitions and sharing tips and tricks. Meetings are geared towards those who can already solve a cube, but all skill levels are most welcome.

Manawatū Cubers - Speedcubing Club

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 Our members are involved in almost every type of embroidery, from Bayeux stitching through to contemporary fibre arts.
·      No prior experience of stitching is necessary; we welcome everyone from absolute beginners to experienced stitchers. Our members are very happy to help less experienced stitchers explore our craft and formal workshops are regularly available.
·      Visitors are invited to attend a meeting or two, to stitch and chat and find out if they would like become part of our group.  

Manawatū Embroiderers' Guild Inc

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

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The Awapuni Garden Club was started in 1978 and today is well supported with 100 members. The club is a friendly group of people who like to share garden knowledge and are keen to learn more about plants, seeds, gardening etc. At the monthly meetings we have a guest speaker, a sales table, a raffle and a home grown vegetables, fruit and flower competition.

Awapuni Garden Club

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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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F&B Manawatū Branch gives monthly talks on a variety of conservation and environmental topics, by speakers who have a knowledge of the topic. We also try to run a monthly trip to places of interest and if possible relating to the topic of the monthly talk. 
Forest & Bird has over 90 years’ experience in campaigning and restoring New Zealand’s native environment. Over that time, we have been an informed and passionate defender of New Zealand’s natural environment.  New Zealander’s know what they are getting when they hear from Forest & Bird – they know that we are on the side of the environment; they know that we are science-based and they know that we are independent.

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We play the card game bridge! Our Club has about 75
members, and we meet twice weekly to play bridge. Our players range in age and bridge experience, from very new players to very experienced players. 

Our Club started in 1992, and we are affiliated to the national body, NZ Bridge. We are currently based at the Palmerston North Bridge  Club. Our Club is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors.

Hokowhitu Bridge Club

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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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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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‘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 May–September concerts, with the competition taking place in October. Applications to participate in the YPS programme closed on March 14 2024.
This year, 2025, Musica Viva celebrates 100 years of classical-style community music in the Manawatu. The big celebration is on April 5 and includes an extended concert, book launch, an inaugural competition, afternoon tea, dinner and much more. At Pathways Presbyterian Church at St Andrew's at 1pm, concert from 2pm. Concert entry $20, school students $5.

Musica Viva Manawatū

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The Lavender Society is an 18+ club for LGBTQ+ adults and their allies to meet new people and hopefully make new friends. The activities vary depending on numbers and the interest of the group.

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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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Manawatū Multiples is a volunteer run organisation for families of multiples in the Manawatū/Whanganui region. We offer support and events so families can network and create friendships.

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The Manawatu Overtones is a Women’s Chorus who sing a cappella, four-part harmony in the barbershop style.  Our chorus was first formed in 2004 and currently has approximately 35 members.  We are an auditioned chorus and members, although not required to read music, must be able to sing holding their part (whether it be Lead, Baritone, Tenor or Bass) while other parts may be singing around them.

Leads sing the melody, Baritones provide the fill-in notes and round out the harmony, Tenors have a light, sweet, pure tone to their voice and sing the highest part while basses have the lowest voices and  provide the foundation for the harmony.

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Palmerston North Marist Football was established in 1988. Since then, the football club has grown into a club with a strong backbone consisting of more than 50 teams over Senior and Junior age range.

We have teams placed at all levels of the game. 
Football is split between Senior (16+) and Junior (4-14).

Marist Football Club

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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.

Manawatū Camera Club

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We carry out cave exploration in the local area - Pohangina, Makuri, Norsewood - as well as further away in Wairoa, Mahoenui, Waitomo, and at least once a year in the South Island. Most trips are for the weekend and we do horizontal and vertical caves from 200 mtrs to 10's of kilometres. We are affiliated to the New Zealand Speleological Society (http://caves.org.nz/) and receive free training on rope courses, Search and Rescue, Working at Heights and numerous other courses. We also belong to Cave SAR and NZSAR and receive financial benefits and training. We also are a member of the Federated Mountain Clubs and this brings many other benefits.

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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 around 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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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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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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Traditional English Dance - Morris Dancing

Every solstice, outside the pubs of Palmerston North, strangely clad people can be seen leaping into the air, waving handkerchiefs and sticks, with bells jingling from their shins. This traditional ritual to welcome the return of the sun and spring is called Morris dancing, and it goes back at least to the 15th century in England. 

The origins of Morris dancing have been lost in history, but prevalent opinion is that Morris is based pre-Christian fertility or luck-bringing ceremonies. Over time, these 'pagan' dances were assimilated by the church (first the Catholic, then the Protestant) and by the 1500s, Morris was being performed for Easter, May Day and other local festivals.

Morris is still danced all year round to ensure a good crop, to provide entertainment, or to commemorate important events. Today, Morris is still performed in England and New Zealand on days such as Plough Monday, Easter, and the start of spring. Some of the dances have not changed in over a hundred years and because of this long history, Morris dancing is considered a living tradition.

We would love you to try Morris dancing. We practise at Palmerston North Fire Station on Thursday evenings.

Alternatively, if you would like us to dance at an event that you are organising please contact our Squire, Rob Freeman, or Lis Todd.


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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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Pamanlahi is a non-profit cultural club that aims to share the cultural and historical knowledge of the Philippines to the various city-wide community. Established in 2013, the group has been performing for the numerous organisations in Palmerston North

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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 usually 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. 

Tango del Corazon - tango from the heart - Manawatu

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Zonta Manawatū was formed in 1975 and work together to advance the status of women regionally, nationally and internationally.  We work in partnership with the NZ National Council of Women and UNIFEM NZ.  Advocacy for a number of important issues affecting women is central to Zonta's philosophy.

If you are interested in becoming part of a pro-active group that provide on-going support for a range of worthy causes while providing fellowship and friendship for each other, please contact us.

Zonta Club of Manawatū

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Palmerston North Brass Band is the oldest organisation in Palmerston North, technically pre-dating Palmerston North City itself! Established in 1868, we have been providing entertainment to Palmerston North residents for over 150 years.

We play a wide range of music, from classical, traditional brass band pieces, right through to arrangements of pop songs. We get involved in community events as frequently as possible, and you may have seen us at Relay for Life, Anzac Day services, Explore Esplanade Days, in the Christmas Parade, or just popping up for a spontaneous performance around town!

In addition to our brass band, we also facilitate lessons for anyone who wants to learn a brass instrument and run an 'academy band' for learners to try playing in a band setting without the pressure of being in a full band.

Palmerston North Brass Band

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Conductor: No resident conductor. Recent guest conductors have included members of the NZSO and NZ School of Music.

We perform three main concerts a year, with a variety of styles to suit a range of audiences and provide interest and challenge to the players. 

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

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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.        

Rose City Rock 'n' Roll Revival Club