Open daily, Te Taiwhanga o Te Rangi Whenua (Te Rangi Whenua Gallery) shares the stories of iwi groups in the Manawatū, Rangitīkei and Horowhenua regions. The unique gallery walls feature interwoven panels, decorated ...

Open Daily, a journey through our shared history - the stories and of the pioneers who shaped the land as we know it today. The Manawatū has always been a place that people have journeyed through, some stay for a long ...

Open daily, Kids TM is a vibrant, interactive, playful space at Te Manawa for children up to the age of eight and their caregivers. One of our long-term exhibitions, it gives children the chance to learn through play as ...

Te Awa - The River, Heart of the Manawatū explores our river from different angles: meet our local wildlife, learn about the river's history, explore how we use water and discover how our region was formed. Come and ...

The Exquisite Wound is an interdisciplinary installation by visual artist Rebecca Swan in collaboration with composer Charlie Ha, engineer Peter Swan, light artist Peter Stoneham, and scientist David Shillington. The ...

Synonymous with a small town, rural New Zealand and that Kiwi “can-do-attitude”, Lynda and Jools Topp are among New Zealand’s best-known entertainers. They’ve been cultural touchstones for more than 40 years, ...

This exhibition showcases the work of students, graduates and tutors of the Bachelor of Māori Arts degree in weaving at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, in Palmerston North. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is unique in that we are ...

An outstanding collection of more than 150 pre-1995 All Black-related photographs will be on public display in an indoor/outdoor Gallery at Te Manawa, Palmerston North, in June to celebrate the Lions’ Tour. The ...

Come join NOA for twice-weekly facilitated drawing sessions in Te Manawa foyer. NOA is both an acronym for Notes Of Art and Te Reo for “an area without restriction, safe and open for everyone” - all are welcome!

29 years ago, on 1 July 1988, the government announced that it had agreed to the Waitangi Tribunal’s recommendation that Takaparawhā (Bastion Point) on the southern shore of Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour be returned ...

This will be the first full Vex In The Zone competition for the region, and the second for Vex IQ Ringmaster. Vex Schedule: 10:00 - Check-in, Registration & Tech Inspection 10:30 - Qualification Matches Begin 12:00 ...

Join the Weekend Discovery Time team on their weekend-long journey of exploration and learning. Activities and crafts span the breadth of art, science and history, taking in things like robots, Shakespeare, cooking ...

Raranga, the art of weaving, embodies spiritual values & beliefs of Tangata Whenua. It symbolises meanings and memories handed down from ancestors and actions the concept of weaving peoples together - whanaungatanga. ...

Kia ora Palmy! The Greens are here for you in 2017 and beyond. We invite you to the Greens campaign launch for Election 2017, the year we Green the government. A fun filled evening led by Thomas Nash, your Green ...

The craftsmen of the Manawatū Woodworkers' Guild are masters of chisel and lathe. Come and see them transform chunks of wood into works of art.

July is abuzz with activity. Choose from multi-session, booked programmes in robotics or art, or drop in and experience the energy of our free activities including spinners, the imagination playground and even a puppet ...

These July School Holidays, grab your torch and come see what lurks during the night in New Zealand at the annual Te Manawa After Dark party! Check out our creepy corridor of sensory frights: can you correctly guess ...

Celebrating 40 years since the Manawatū Art Gallery opened on 3 July 1977, Golden Dreams provides a glimpse into landscape art collected by Te Manawa Museums Trust and Te Manawa Art Society and offers you the ...

Your chance to weave, see weavers at work and get an insider's view of the Ngā Kete Toi exhibition. Floor talk at 12pm. Part of the public programme in support of the Ngā Kete Toi exhibition in partnership with Te ...

Pupetter Anna Bailey returns to Te Manawa with a unique show that tells the story of an eel, a river and an extraordinary friendship. Nan and Tuna have been friends for 70 years and now it is time for one last ...

The Topp Twins are New Zealand's most recognisable set of twins, with a strong presence in New Zealand's popular culture. This talk explores the unique bond that twins develop from birth, how it impacts on their ...

Join the skilled needles of the Embroiderers' Guild to pick up a few tips, join in on creative projects, or just for a chat!

A demonstration of customary practices, including the preparation of natural materials and the various techniques used to construct a cloak. At 12pm a floor talk will discuss how these were applied to create items in the ...

Can you form a team to take on the Te Manawa Quizmaster? The Manawatū Journeys gallery with its caravan, Foursquare, tractor and pub is the perfect backdrop for a fun night out with friends. Refreshments provided. ...

Join our region's thriving board game community at this new, bi-monthly open day. Learn to fly an X-Wing! Explore new lands and trade with your friends in Settlers of Catan and other modern board game classics. See ...

A special opportunity to view Santa’s Cave and hear about the history and future of this beloved treasure as it approaches its 100-year anniversary in 2018, then stay on for some Christmas Carols around the piano!

Agriculture has long been the backbone of New Zealand, and at its heart are the rural women of New Zealand, busily growing dynamic communities. Rural Women New Zealand connects the rural community through social ...