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.

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

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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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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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To present choral music of excellence to the citizens of the Manawatu. Founded in 1919, the Palmerston North Choral Society is an assessed choir in Palmerston North. They perform a range of classic choral singing to more modern works and perform at various venues and events around the city.

The choir performs a range of choral music from traditional oratorios through to modern works. Generally, two concerts each year are its main focus but this year it is aiming for four shorter concerts. The singers also enjoy participating in NZ Choral Federation Sing Fests, the Molly Atkinson Ladies' Choral Festival, the city Christmas in the Park concert and other community events as they arise. The PN Choral Society celebrated their 100th year in 2019.


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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).

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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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Terrace End Probus Club: Fun and Friendship for Retired and Semi-Retired Individuals
About Us: Terrace End Probus Club, established in 2003, is a vibrant community that celebrates camaraderie, learning, and leisure. Our members, come together to enjoy life, forge new connections, and explore shared interests.
Monthly Meetings:
The monthly meetings kick off promptly at 10:00 a.m. Agenda:
1.	Welcome: Our President opens the meeting by extending warm greetings to visitors and inducting new members. Any relevant announcements are also made.
2.	Member Spotlight: We invite a Club member to share insights into their life journey or hobbies. It’s a delightful way to learn more about each other.
3.	Morning Tea: At 10:30 a.m., we take a break for refreshments and friendly conversations.
4.	Guest Speaker: At 11:00 a.m., an invited guest speaker enriches our gathering with an engaging talk or captivating slide show.
5.	Conclusion: The meeting wraps up at 11:45 a.m., leaving us inspired and connected.

Leisure Interest Groups:
Our members organize various interest groups, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Here are some of our exciting groups:
•	Travel & Trips: Explore new destinations and create lasting memories.
•	Book Club: Dive into captivating literature and discuss thought-provoking books.
•	Cards 500: Sharpen your card-playing skills and enjoy friendly competition.
•	Current Affairs.
•	Cuisine: Discover culinary delights and share recipes.
•	Current Affairs: Engage in stimulating discussions about world events.
•	Flying: For aviation enthusiasts, whether you’re a pilot or simply fascinated by flight.
•	Gardening: Cultivate green thumbs and exchange gardening tips.
•	Mah-Jong: A strategic game that brings people together.
•	Petanque: Try your hand at this French ball game.
•	Scrabble: Wordplay and mental agility at its best.
•	Sunday Lunch: Enjoy good food and great company.
•	Theatre: Appreciate the performing arts.
•	Coffee Club: Sip coffee, chat, and build friendships.
•	Walking: Stay active and explore scenic trails.
Join us at Terrace End Probus Club, where every day is an opportunity for fun, learning, and friendship!


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Menzshed Manawatu was formed in 2011. It exists primarily for retired men to share their experiences and skills while working on a variety of projects – at this stage mainly woodworking. While men are welcome to work on projects for themselves, a lot of the satisfaction comes from being part of community projects – often  providing something  to assist another community group to carry out their work.

At the heart of the Menzshed philosophy is men’s health and welfare, and the Shed gives them a “happy place”. Although access to tools may be a drawcard, companionship is what keeps members attending. The Shed reminds men that they are not alone, and that although their days of paid employment may be over, there can still be reasons to get out of bed in the morning, and have fun and fellowship at the same time.


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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.

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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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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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Ages 3-14 athletics.  Runs Term 4 and Term 1. See our Facebook page for more info.

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Our group is 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.  We play in pairs or three per table depending on how many players are there on the day. 

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.

THE GROUP:  was formed in 2006 and has met in various locations around Palmy since then.  

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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 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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Mah Jong is a tile-based Chinese game that has become popular around the world. In groups of four, players aim to go Mah Jong by being first to complete a special ‘hand’ with their tiles. It combines skill and luck to create a game that is fun and stimulating for the brain, in a friendly social setting.     

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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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SeniorNet is a community-based organisation that supports, educates and motivates people aged 50+ to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives.  

We offer workshops and one-on-one help with advice, specific issues, or problems that you may have.  

We have been helping seniors in the Manawatū for 25 years.

FInd out more details on our website, or contact us.  Details below.

We are: Connecting, Supportive, Collaborative, Stimulating...
               Practical, Positive, Neighbourly and Fun

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OnStage Manawatū’s objective is the promotion of the performing arts in Palmerston North and surrounds and to assist community and charitable causes. Club groups perform at retirement villages around the city. The club also awards a $500 scholarship annually to a young artist. Until March 2020 the club was known as the Manawatū Savage Club, established in 1908. The name change was the first step in modernising and simplifying the club’s customs and formats.

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The Palmerston North Bridge Club was established in 1946 as a membership club for those who enjoy duplicate bridge. Duplicate bridge is a partnership game that requires prior knowledge of the game (i.e. you have to have learnt how to play, probably in formal classes). We run 5 playing sessions a week – targeting different levels of the game of bridge - and also provide a 12 week class for those wishing to learn to play the game.  The Club is affiliated to New Zealand Bridge and takes part in an annual programme of national tournaments and events.

The Club has rooms on Cuba Street consisting of a large hall and a smaller hall with full kitchen facilities. It is available for hire to suitable groups for suitable purposes!
Enquiries phone Maxine 027 5347410


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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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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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Alliance Française Palmerston North is a well-known French language and cultural centre located on the first floor of the Square Edge Creative Centre. It is one of the oldest cultural organisations, established in Palmerston North under the name of ‘Cercle Français’ in 1949. 

Alliance Française is a NZ registered charity which actively promotes interest in French language and culture. Our mission is to encourage the study of French language; to raise awareness of French and French-speaking cultures in all their dimensions; to foster cultural, intellectual, artistic and friendly exchanges between  French-speaking world and local communities; and to promote cultural diversity by highlighting all cultures.

Alliance Française offers and supports continued learning both in and out of the classroom by offering French courses for all ages and levels, cultural events, a French community library and official language diplomas.

Alliance Française supports refugees and migrants from different backgrounds and cultures, in particular French-speaking, by providing literacy and numeracy classes, as well as English classes. We facilitate social interaction and mutual exchanges with the local community.

Alliance Française also supports teachers in schools by offering competitions, workshops, professional development, and exams.

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We are a Sequence Dancing Club. A Sequence dance is a partner dance in which all couples on the floor perform the same steps at the same time. Steps from Ballroom Dancing make up the sequence. Maxina, Gypsy Tap, Swing Waltz are a few of the many Sequence dances. This popular form of dancing gives a lot of enjoyment as well as healthy exercise for young and old, produces grace, poise, and balance. Sequence dancing is stimulating and challenging. 


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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 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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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 Palmerston North Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists was established in 1972. We promote the study of family history and genealogy. We meet monthly and all are welcome at our meetings. At our meetings we often have talks by experienced genealogists and our many research resources are available (databases and library). We have a monthly newsletter with news, events and articles. 

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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.

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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 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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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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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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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.

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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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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 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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