20-26 January 2020 - Palmerston North

20-26 January 2020

Top Picks for the Week
Street Prints Papaioea 2020 – From Friday 17 – Wednesday 22 January
Alice Foulds – Friday 24 January 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Gravel and Tar – Saturday 25 January 9:00am – 7:00pm
Family Fun Ride – Saturday 25 January 10:00am – 12:30pm

Nga Taonga Takaro - Traditional Maori Games
The Coach House Museum, 121 South Street, Feilding
Knucklebones, poi, and stick games are among hands-on exhibits in Nga Taonga Takaro – Traditional
Maori Games. A new childrens’ display running through the school holidays at the museum until the end of
February. The museum’s central display area is devoted to an area where children (and their parents), can
explore games of a Maori childhood, and in most instances test their skills by having a go. Pick a date and
head along! Normal entry fee applies.
Running January – February

Kids Movie in the Library - Free
Manawatu District Libraries, 64 Stafford Street, Feilding
If you fancy getting together with your friends and family to watch a movie, why not head along to the
Feilding Public Library and check out what they will be playing? Each film will be appropriate for young
children. To see what is playing, visit their website to choose which movie you would like to see -
http://www.feildinglibrary.co.nz/ There is no need to register, just turn up!
Playing now and until 25 January 11:30am – 1:00pm

YMCA Holiday Programme
YMCA Palmerston North Recreation Centre, 148 Park Road, Palmerston North
This holiday programme is the perfect way for your kids to get out and about during the holidays, make new friends
and have fun while you’re busy out and about with your day to day routine. Their on-site activities include arts & crafts,
science, sports, cooking, dress ups and much more. Off-site activities include trips to the movies, bowling, laser tag,
Flip City, parks and more outdoor adventures. Book online today!
Monday 6 January – Friday 31 January 7:00am – 6:00pm

Holiday Jump Sessions for Littlies
Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 37 Taonui Street, Palmerston North
Bring the littlies along to Cloud 9 Trampoline Park for some fun exclusive time! Try the fun climbing wall,
ninja assault course, foam pits, balance beam, bubble soccer and relax with coffee and cake in the cafe
area afterwards. An hour jumping with the whole park just for the younger kids that are under 110cm.
Caregiver jumps for free.
Monday – Thursday Until 6 February 9:00am – 10:00am

Welcome Open Day - Free
Regent on Broadway, 53 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Pop in and meet the teachers, check out the classes, private lessons and social functions that they have to
offer and enrol for a free trial class. What do they offer? Social Ballroom, Latin American for all ages and
levels. If you would like a one-on-one chat with Shirley about your dancing so she can advise you on all the
dance opportunities she can offer you.
Monday 20 January 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Footie Fix Holiday Programme 7-12 Year Olds
Freyberg High School, Freyberg Street, Palmerston North
A fun school holiday programme for 7-12-year olds. No football experience is necessary, just come along
and give it a go. The friendly team of coaches pack this programme full of fun. Cost is $115 for four days or
$30 per day. Includes a free shared lunch on Friday. Visit the Facebook page for more details or contact
footiefixpn@gmail.com for more information. Complete the registration form online.
Tuesday 21 January – Friday 24 January 9:00am – 3:00pm

School Holiday Programme January 2020
Alliance Française, 47 The Square, Palmerston North
Allicance Francaise run interactive, creative and fun programmes for children during school holidays! Your
children will learn new words everyday through various activities, from cooking to crafts and games a great
cultural immersion! Get your tickets from https://www.french.org.nz/
Tuesday 21 January 9:00am – 3:00pm

Holiday Programme - Youthline
Kelvin Grove Community Centre, 68 Kaimanawa Street, Palmerston North
Youthline is offering a free holiday programme for kids aged 8 and over. The programme will involve lots of
fun activities and games facilitated by the youth workers, kids are to bring a packed lunch with them each
day and they will provide fruit for snacks. Email - youthworkerpn@youthline.co.nz for more details and a
link to the registration form, spaces are limited so get in quick!
Tuesday 21 January – Friday 24 January 10:00am – 3:00pm

Active Aqua Kids
Makino Aquatic Centre, Council Place, Feilding
Active Aqua Kids is an aqua-style class which encourages children’s involvement in and enjoyment of
physical activity. It is also a lot of fun, of course! Children must be 8+ and have a good level of water
confidence.
Tuesday 21 January 12:15pm – 1:00pm
Thursday 23 January 12:15pm – 1:00pm

Crafts with Ailene – Free
Te Patikitiki Library, Monrad Park, Highbury Avenue, Palmerston North
Don’t sit around the house being bored these school holidays! Come and join in at the Te Patikitiki Library for some
exciting Summer crafts and fun activities with Ailene. These are suitable for the whole family and remember to bring
your imagination too!
Tuesday 21 January 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday 22 January 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Super Sevens 2020
Ongley Park, Park Road, Palmerston North
If you want to commit yourself to some fitness this month, join in with The Manawatu Striders over the next
seven Tuesdays for their 7km/3km run or walk. You can choose to pay $20.00 for the seven nights or pay

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$4.00 per night that you decide to run or walk. Cash only. A well-earned banana and sausage will be waiting
at the finish line for you. For more information please see their website.
Tuesday 21 January 6:15pm – 8:00pm

Children's Workshop
Coach House Museum, 121 South Street, Feilding
Bring your kids in for some fun with thumb prints and leaf arts for the juniors and 2020 calendars for the
seniors. Please contact the museum for enrolment information. Pre registrations are required as there are
limited spaces available. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay and join in the fun or you can pop
away for a bit of quiet time.
Wednesday 22 January 10:30am – 12:00pm

New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir in Concert
Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High, 263 Featherston Street, Palmerston North
This vibrant, multicultural choir will offer a dynamic, international concert programme, including works by
Sam Pottle, William Byrd, Michael McGlynn, Haydn, and several New Zealand composers. The NZSSC aims
to develop New Zealand’s finest young singers so they can realize their potential in music and singing. Get
your tickets from https://www.nzsschoir.com/
Wednesday 22 January 12:45pm – 2:00pm

Lunar New Year - Chinese New Year Cooking Workshop - Free
NZ Chinese Association Hall, 98 Napier Road, Palmerston North
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Palmerston North City Libraries and the local Chinese Community.
Come and learn how to cook a selection of Chinese New Year dishes at the Manawatu Chinese
Association. This free event has limited spaces available! Please email nzcamanawatu@gmail.com to
register. Limited to 30 people.
Wednesday 22 January 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Street Prints Papaioea 2020 - Free
Square Edge, 47 The Square, Palmerston North
Ten international artists and 40 local Palmerston North youth will be painting 20 large scale murals around
the city this January. This will be an action-packed week with live mural paintings, art workshops,
exhibitions, talks, and an auction. Mark your calendars for Palmerston North's first-ever Street Prints
Papaioea street art festival! To check out the full details, pop into the i-SITE on The Square for a map!
Friday 17 January – Wednesday 22 January 9:00am – 5:00pm

Amplify Rock Festival ft. Wolfmother, Devilskin + More
Central Energy Trust Arena, 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North
The Amplify Rock Festival is blasting into Palmerston North this summer! Headlined by international hard
rock band WOLFMOTHER with very special guests: DEVILSKIN, SKINNY HOBOS, THE VIBES and DEAD
FAVOURS complete the epic line-up. Get your tickets from https://www.ticketrocket.co.nz/
Friday 24 January 5:30pm – 11:00pm

Nerf Battle
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, 326 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come along with your own equipment (Nerf gun and eye protection - Bullets are provided by Te Manawa)
and battle it out to be 'top dog' at their very own Nerf Battle. Phone the front desk on 0800 4 A MUSEUM to
secure your spot as places are limited! There are four sessions available and it is $5.00 per person.
Friday 24 January
5:45pm – 6:45pm 6-8 Years

       For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                  pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
  This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                                Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.

6:45pm – 7:45pm 9-11 Years
7:45pm – 8:45pm 12-14 Years
8:45pm – 9:45pm All Ages

Alice Foulds
Shed 23, 23 Princess Street, Palmerston North
Alice brings her unique, emotive performance to the most intimate venue of the tour, Shed 23 in Palmerston
North. Always ready to share a story and a laugh, along with toe tapping tunes old and new, Alice's personal
touch makes this a night not to be missed. Get your tickets from the Palmerston North i-SITE or at the door.
Friday 24 January 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Gravel and Tar
Memorial Park, Main Street, Palmerston North
The Gravel and Tar Classic is a team-based cycling race for elite New Zealand National and International
riders. It is 140km in length and will be held in the roads of the Manawatu region encompassing both
sealed and unsealed (gravel) roads, roughly 40% of which is on gravel roads. Palmerston North City Council
will host the finish line event down at Memorial Park. There will be live music, awesome competitions, food
trucks, bouncy castles, face painting and more. Free entry, the more the merrier, bring everyone down to
this family-friendly event.
Saturday 25 January 9:00am – 7:00pm

Family Fun Ride - Free
Manawatu Riverbank Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
This is a fun ride for families along the Manawatu Riverbank Pathway. Families may enter at any point
along the pathway from Linton to Ruahine Street and finish at Memorial Park where there will be heaps of
entertainment including: live music, food stalls, jumping castles, face-painting and other children's
entertainment. Families are encouraged to enter the pathway at any time from 10:00am and must arrive at
Memorial Park by 12.30pm as the cyclists in the Gravel and Tar events will start finishing around 1:00pm.
Saturday 25 January 10:00am – 12:30pm

Happy Lunar New Year Festival In the Square - Free
The Square, Palmerston North
Celebrate the Year of the Rat with a fantastic range of activities, craft, performances, food stalls, lantern
making and much more! This event will be held in the Te Awe Awe Quadrant of The Square, see you there!
Saturday 25 January 11:00am – 2:00pm

Manawatū Chinese Association Chinese New Year Dinner
Chinatown Restaurant, 156 Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Join in for a delicious dinner at China Town Restaurant, with a magical Lion dance performance and raffles.
Welcome the year of rat with friends and family. Bookings advised with China Town to reserve your seats
but dinner is at your own cost.
Sunday 26 January 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Tea Talks
Shed 23, 23 Princess Street, Palmerston North
“Tea Talks” is where one outstanding woman speaks every month very candidly to other women. Sharing
truths, raw, uplifting and honest. January's brilliant Tea Talker is Hannah Pratt. She is a familiar face in the
arts scene, mostly treading the boards although in 2019 she had a good dabble with directing theatre too.
She is a diehard unionist, fighting on the feminist frontlines for Nurses. She is a swimmer, runner and
gardener who loves public speaking and poetry! To find out more, check out
http://www.jennifermoss.co.nz/ Sunday 26 January 6:30pm – 8:30pm

       For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                  pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
  This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                                Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.

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     For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                              Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.