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March 2025  

Saturday, March 1, 2025

  • Dictionary

    (all day)

    Dictionary of Palmerston North Biography

    Recommend a Palmerstonian to be added to the new dictionary of biography. Be inspired by someone you hear about at a Heritage Month event or consider nominating a local you already know about. Fill…

  • 2 ZO

    (all day)

    Pioneer of the Airwaves: J. V. Kyle and Radio 2ZO Exhibition

    In 1931 radio was transforming from the hobby of a few dedicated enthusiasts into New Zealand’s most popular form of entertainment and information - but Palmerston North still struggled to pick up a…

  • Hellenic Prince and Lucija Ozolins Exhibiton Tania Kopytko

    (all day)

    The Journey to a New Life - the Hellenic Prince 1950 Exhibition

    This exhibition looks at the voyage through the eyes of a passenger Lucija Ozolins. 2025 is the 75th anniversary of the arrival in NZ of the second ship with Displaced Persons, the IRO ship TSS…

  • MASH Trust Karleen Edwards Talk and Exhibition

    (all day)

    MASH Trust Exhibition

    Take a journey through the 35 year history of the MASH Trust of providing care and support for people with mental health, substance addictions, and disabilities. Follow the story through a timeline…

  • Local Womens Rugby Herstory Lydia Furse

    (all day)

    Women’s Rugby Exhibition

    A selection of items from the New Zealand Rugby Museum, celebrating women’s rugby in the Manawatū. See also the talk on women’s rugby.Image: "Manawatū vs. Hawke's Bay, 1980", by Manawatū Standard,…

  • Guardian 2

    (all day)

    Ian Matheson City Archives: The Manawatū Guardian Collection Exhibition

    A selection of items from the Manawatū Guardian collection, highlighting unique stories from the Manawatū. See also the talk on the Manawatū Guardian.Photo: Manawatū Guardian bound volume, Palmerston…

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    (all day)

    Leaders of Thought: Massey University Pioneers in Research and Innovation Exhibition

    Showcasing influential professors, researchers, and alumni from Massey University who have contributed to significant advancements in their fields, particularly those who have impacted on local,…

  • Storytelling 4203628 960 720

    10:10am — 11:10am

    Super Saturday Storytime @ Roslyn Library

    Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…

  • Pōwhiri Marae Begin

    1:00pm — 2:00pm

    Pōwhiri

    The oldest marae in our rohe, Te Rangimarie, will welcome you for the beginning of Local History Week. Participate in a pōwhiri, learn about the wharenui and the whenua it stands on. Followed by…

  • Pōwhiri Marae Begin

    2:30pm — 3:30pm

    Influential Leadership in Rangitāne

    Peter Te Rangi (Rangitāne o Manawatū) will talk about leaders of Rangitāne descent who have made a generational impact - some of whom have had a regional, national and international influence.Image:…

Sunday, March 2, 2025

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    10:00am — 3:00pm

    Explore Esplanade Day

    Join library staff for fun activities at Explore Esplanade Day! Who knows what you'll discover! Visit the Mobile Library, share a story, and learn more about library activities and resources. 

  • Manawatu bridge club

    10:30am — 2:30pm

    Palmerston North Bridge Club - demonstration lesson

    Palmerston North Bridge Club gives lessons for beginners, those people wanting to learn Bridge or refresh if they have learnt before and want to start again. This demonstration will be a great…

  • Camelia

    11:00am — 12:00pm

    Camellia Loop Walk

    Take an informative, casual tour of the 700m long Camellia Loop Walk surrounding the Dugald MacKenzie Rose Garden. Members of the Camellia Society will share how the garden has developed over the…

  • Esplanade

    1:00pm — 2:00pm

    Exploring the Esplanade

    Join historian Associate Professor Geoff Watson and historical geographer, Professor Emeritus Mike Roche, for a walk-and-talk about the history and trees of the Victoria Esplanade, including the…

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    1:00pm — 3:00pm

    Part of the Youth programme
    Recycle-A-Device RAD Club

    In partnership with Recycle-A-Device (RAD), these monthly sessions are for 13-19yr olds to learn how to refurbish laptops that are then donated to the community. The focus is on developing STEM…

  • Mina4

    3:00pm — 4:00pm

    Mina McKenzie Memorial Lecture - The Double Shift: Working Women’s Lives in the Twentieth Century

    Every year the Mina McKenzie Memorial Lecture discusses a topic near and dear to the museum community. The 2025 lecture will be presented by Professor Emerita Barbara Brookes. Her illustrated talk…

Monday, March 3, 2025

  • Fred Hollows

    10:00am — 11:00am

    Fred Hollows: One Man’s Vision

    Paul Holmes’ 1992 documentary features the story of ophthalmologist Fred Hollows. His charity work around the world restored sight to many and The Fred Hollows Foundation continues his work today.…

  • Letters Out Loud Image

    12:00pm — 1:00pm

    Listening to Letters

    In composing hand-written letters in the past, people had to carefully consider their thoughts. Listening to those letters can restore the past to us. Professor Emerita Barbara Brookes will speak to…

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

  • Pop Up Open Play

    9:00am — 12:00pm

    Part of the Pre-school programme
    Pop Up Open Play

    Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 6 different rotating kits:  Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals and more.  This is…

  • Tea time 8100595 640

    10:00am — 12:00pm

    A cup of tea @ Te Pātikitiki Library

    An opportunity to gather to connect with others in the community over morning tea. Come and enjoy the surrounds and the wonderful people who make up our community.

  • Wool

    10:30am — 11:30am

    Awapuni Library Craft Club

    Come and join our craft group!All abilities welcome - if you're a pro or just getting started.  Bring along your own projects to create and chat, or get making with some wool from our stash. See you…

  • Waiata

    12:00pm — 12:30pm

    Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

    Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…

  • Image 2 Back of House Tour Te Manawa 2

    12:00pm — 1:00pm

    Back of House Tour

    Go behind the scenes at Te Manawa Museum of Arts, Science and Heritage to glimpse into the museum collection stores and view some of the precious objects not normally on display. If you have a…

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    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Community Crafts @ Roslyn Library

    A delightful, relaxed drop-in group for people to craft and catch up. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.Every Tuesday 1-4pmBring…

  • Mihaere2

    5:30pm — 6:30pm

    Teira (Taylor) Samuel Mihaere (Ngāti Mutuahi, Rangitāne)

    Hear Peter Te Rangi (Rangitāne o Manawatū) talk about a leader of renown during the 1960s and 1970s. In Dannevirke, he was Taylor, a Māori boy from Tahoraiti. In Palmerston North, however, he was…

  • Future Living Skills

    5:30pm — 7:30pm

    Future Living Skills Workshop

    Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a new garden? Reduce your waste? Clever tips and tricks to make your home more energy efficient?We’re keen to help you become more sustainable…

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025

  • Sensory Play Station 2

    9:00am — 1:00pm

    Part of the Pre-school programme
    Sensory Play Station

    Welcome to our sensory play programme. Either play in our tent with our light board OR we will have our Duplo out, walk or jump on our squish colour mats, look at our star display, make the gears…

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    10:30am — 11:30am

    Community Morning Tea @ Roslyn Library

    Come along each week (during term time) for a delightful morning of community connection and camaraderie over a cuppa and treats! Catch up with old friends and make new ones in a warm and welcoming…

  • Wild and Peren2

    2:00pm — 3:00pm

    The Grasslands Revolution at Massey and in Manawatū

    During the 1920s, L.J. Wild and Geoffrey Peren played a leading role in placing New Zealand agriculture on a more scientific footing. In so doing they helped facilitate a 'grasslands revolution'…

Saturday, March 8, 2025

  • Regional Rural and Remote Women building a defiant future v2

    8:30am — 12:00pm

    International Women's Day: Regional, Rural and Remote Women Building a Defiant Future

    Join Graduate Women Manawatu on International Women’s Day 2025 for a morning of inspiration, aspiration and motivation.  We welcome you to join us to share the research and ideas of remarkable…

  • Cows rural documentaries

    10:00am — 4:00pm

    Rural Documentaries

    In tandem with the Rural Games running in Te Marae o Hine - The Square, the Central Library is host to a selection of historic, rural-themed documentaries. Showcasing rural businesses and communities…

  • Storytelling 4203628 960 720

    10:10am — 11:10am

    Super Saturday Storytime @ Roslyn Library

    Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…

  • Local Womens Rugby Herstory Lydia Furse

    12:00pm — 1:00pm

    Local Women’s Rugby Herstory

    Many may have overlooked the significance of the Manawatū region in the broader development of women’s rugby in New Zealand, and indeed internationally. Dr Lydia Furse will trace a number of local…

  • Sufferage2a

    2:00pm — 3:00pm

    The Undersigned Women: Exploring Local Suffragist Stories

    More than 500 Palmerston North women signed the Suffrage petition, submitted to Parliament in 1893. Learn about some of the local signatories at this talk by Dr Ralph Body, Heritage Assistant –…

Sunday, March 9, 2025

  • Cows rural documentaries

    10:00am — 4:00pm

    Rural Documentaries

    In tandem with the Rural Games running in Te Marae o Hine - The Square, the Central Library is host to a selection of historic, rural-themed documentaries. Showcasing rural businesses and communities…

  • Operator2

    11:00am — 12:00pm

    Hello, Operator!

    How long does it take you to dial your number on a rotary dial phone? Could you fit a brick phone in your pocket? How on earth do you send a text on our Y2K flip phone? Explore the collection of…

  • Julia Wallace

    2:00pm — 3:00pm

    Julia Wallace: A Very Active Woman

    Not only Palmerston North’s first female city councillor, Julia Wallace OBE was the first female president of the New Zealand Post Primary Teachers’ Association Te Wehengarua (PPTA). Join former city…

Monday, March 10, 2025

  • Merv

    1:30pm — 2:30pm

    One of the City’s Finest: Merv Hancock, a Man of Many Parts

    Merv Hancock (1926-2016) was a son of Palmerston North, a child welfare officer, city councillor, educator, historian and champion of the underdog. Professor Emerita Margaret Tennant talks about the…

  • Award

    3:00pm — 4:00pm

    Awards Ceremony

    The Palmerston North Heritage Trust will award the biennial Best Local History article award.Followed by light refreshments.Photo: Catherine Knight accepting book award in 2019, Palmerston North City…

  • Kui Yvonne Marshall1

    5:30pm — 6:30pm

    Yvonne Marshall: A Life Dedicated to the Progression of People

    Yvonne Marshall (Rangitāne, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Kuia) dedicated her life to the progression of rangatahi, her iwi and the wider Māori communities of Palmerston North. She was a founding kuia of Te Kura…

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    5:30pm — 7:00pm

    Part of the Writers and Readers programme
    Manawatū Writers' Hub

    Join local writers for an evening of sharing and connection. All writers welcome. 

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    6:30pm — 7:00pm

    Poroporoaki

    As Local History Week draws to a close, we reflect on the week’s history experiences coordinated by the Palmerston North City Library. Light refreshments.Image: "Manawatū Awa", Palmerston North City…

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

  • Pop Up Open Play

    9:00am — 12:00pm

    Part of the Pre-school programme
    Pop Up Open Play

    Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 6 different rotating kits:  Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals and more.  This is…

  • Tea time 8100595 640

    10:00am — 12:00pm

    A cup of tea @ Te Pātikitiki Library

    An opportunity to gather to connect with others in the community over morning tea. Come and enjoy the surrounds and the wonderful people who make up our community.

  • Wool

    10:30am — 11:30am

    Awapuni Library Craft Club

    Come and join our craft group!All abilities welcome - if you're a pro or just getting started.  Bring along your own projects to create and chat, or get making with some wool from our stash. See you…

  • Waiata

    12:00pm — 12:30pm

    Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

    Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…

  • Image 2 Back of House Tour Te Manawa 2

    12:00pm — 1:00pm

    Back of House Tour

    Go behind the scenes at Te Manawa Museum of Arts, Science and Heritage to glimpse into the museum collection stores and view some of the precious objects not normally on display. If you have a…

  • Ashhurst Cemetery Leanne Croon Hickman

    1:00pm — 2:00pm

    The Ashhurst Cemetery

    Well-known for her tours of Terrace End Cemetery, local historian Leanne Croon Hickman turns her focus to Ashhurst. Hear about the lives lived well and of those cut short. See also the Terrace End…

  • Art 2941706 1280

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Community Crafts @ Roslyn Library

    A delightful, relaxed drop-in group for people to craft and catch up. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.Every Tuesday 1-4pmBring…

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    3:30pm — 4:30pm

    Part of the Children programme
    Reading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library

    Our vision: To make reading fun for children!Join us and our very good furry friends from Canine Friends Pet Therapy at Te Pātikitiki Library on Tuesday's, every fortnight!Sessions are kept short and…

  • Lagoons

    5:30pm — 6:30pm

    Lost Lagoons of the City

    Hokowhitu Lagoon is the last remaining oxbow lagoon within our city boundaries. U3A’s New Zealand History group coordinator, Graham Slater, will share how four other lagoons in our area, originally…

  • Future Living Skills

    5:30pm — 7:30pm

    Future Living Skills Workshop

    Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a new garden? Reduce your waste? Clever tips and tricks to make your home more energy efficient?We’re keen to help you become more sustainable…

  • Forest Bird logo website tile

    7:30pm — 8:30pm

    Part of the Science and Environment programme
    Forest & Bird Presents: Rare Spade Toothed Tohorā

    Anton Van Helden, DOC Senior Marine Science Advisor and a beaked whale expert will talk about the spade-toothed whale which was washed ashore near Taieri Mouth, Otago on 4 July 2024 and what was…

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Friday, March 14, 2025

Saturday, March 15, 2025

  • 1942 Education Scheme Talk Frances Kelly

    9:30am — 4:00pm

    Trying It Out: Lessons From a 1942 Education Experiment in Palmerston North

    When the military took over local schools, the whole city became the children’s classroom. Organising themselves in small teams, children walked or biked around Palmerston North, learning about the…

  • Thomson

    10:00am — 4:00pm

    Open Day: Thomson’s Motorcycle Museum

    Visit the home of New Zealand's motorcycling heritage with over 100 motorcycles on display, dating from 1904 to the present day. See motorcycling memorabilia, brochures, motorcycle magazines, parts,…

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    10:00am — 12:30pm

    Social Stitching

    Do you like to embroider, sew, knit or crochet?Unwind with fellow crafters that enjoy using yarn, textiles and/or sharp pointy objects! Tea/coffee provided.

  • Storytelling 4203628 960 720

    10:10am — 11:10am

    Super Saturday Storytime @ Roslyn Library

    Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…

  • Palmerston North Electric Power Station

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Open Day: Palmerston North Electric Power Station

    When the station was officially opened in 1924, Palmerston North was the last borough in New Zealand to get a public electricity supply. Previously businesses and some homes had operated gas-powered…

Sunday, March 16, 2025

  • Esplanaderailway

    9:00am — 12:00pm

    Ride and Learn About the Esplanade Scenic Railway

    The Esplanade Scenic Railway was opened in 1969 by the Manawatu Miniature Railway and Model Engineering Society.  The original locomotive engines were petrol powered and the engines were taken from a…

  • Cemetery Walks Geraldine Reynolds and Leanne Croon Hickman

    2:00pm — 3:30pm

    Guided Tour: Terrace End Cemetery

    Join Leanne Croon Hickman and local New Zealand Society of Genealogists member Geraldine Reynolds, on their popular tour to ‘meet’ some of the interesting residents of Palmerston North’s oldest…

  • Fred Hollows

    3:00pm — 4:00pm

    Fred Hollows: One Man’s Vision

    Paul Holmes’ 1992 documentary features the story of ophthalmologist Fred Hollows. His charity work around the world restored sight to many and The Fred Hollows Foundation continues his work today.…

Monday, March 17, 2025

  • Cathedral2

    10:00am — 11:00am

    Guided Tour: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit

    In 2025, the Cathedral Parish celebrates a century of worship in its current church. Originally designed by ecclesiastical architect Frederick de Jersey as St Patrick’s Church, the cathedral holds a…

  • Children3a

    12:30pm — 1:30pm

    Children in the Archive

    Fiona McKergow focuses on finding histories of children and childhood in the archive. The archival record has been created by adults, with child-authored material said to be virtually non-existent.…

  • Te motu o poutoa

    5:30pm — 6:30pm

    Te Motu o Poutoa

    Plans to build Te Motu o Poutoa - Civic Marae and Cultural Centre are underway. Once a significant and strategic pa site for Rangitāne, Ruma Karaitiana (Rangitāne o Manawatū) will give a historical…

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

  • Pop Up Open Play

    9:00am — 12:00pm

    Part of the Pre-school programme
    Pop Up Open Play

    Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 6 different rotating kits:  Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals and more.  This is…

  • Tea time 8100595 640

    10:00am — 12:00pm

    A cup of tea @ Te Pātikitiki Library

    An opportunity to gather to connect with others in the community over morning tea. Come and enjoy the surrounds and the wonderful people who make up our community.

  • Wool

    10:30am — 11:30am

    Awapuni Library Craft Club

    Come and join our craft group!All abilities welcome - if you're a pro or just getting started.  Bring along your own projects to create and chat, or get making with some wool from our stash. See you…

  • Heart of Concrete Louis Changuion and Michael Biggs2

    11:00am — 12:00pm

    Massey University Guided Experience

    Experience the concrete heart of the campus! Built between 1968 and 1977 during a period of rapid expansion, buildings such as the Student Centre, Library, Science Towers, Registry Building, and the…

  • Waiata

    12:00pm — 12:30pm

    Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

    Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…

  • Image 2 Back of House Tour Te Manawa 2

    12:00pm — 1:00pm

    Back of House Tour

    Go behind the scenes at Te Manawa Museum of Arts, Science and Heritage to glimpse into the museum collection stores and view some of the precious objects not normally on display. If you have a…

  • Art 2941706 1280

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Community Crafts @ Roslyn Library

    A delightful, relaxed drop-in group for people to craft and catch up. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.Every Tuesday 1-4pmBring…

  • Waka tīwai2

    5:30pm — 6:30pm

    Waka Tīwai

    What do we know about the use of waka on the Manawatū Awa in the 19th century? Join Warren Warbrick (Rangitāne ki Manawatū) for an illustrated talk. He will include an outline of the 1842 journey of…

  • Future Living Skills

    5:30pm — 7:30pm

    Future Living Skills Workshop

    Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a new garden? Reduce your waste? Clever tips and tricks to make your home more energy efficient?We’re keen to help you become more sustainable…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Thursday, March 20, 2025

  • Talk Postponed 4

    (all day)

    Postponed: Act Three Productions: Creating Family Across Generations

    Due to unforeseen circumstances this talk is postponed. We will reschedule this at a later date. Community theatre fosters family bonds by creating shared experiences through storytelling,…

  • Baby Bop A

    10:00am — 10:45am

    Part of the Pre-school programme
    Baby Bop

    Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN. Stay, chat, get baby a library card and borrow books specific for your baby.

  • Awapuni-Morning-Tea

    10:00am — 11:00am

    Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library

    Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.

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    10:00am — 12:00pm

    Quiet Hour @ Te Pātikitiki Library

    The idea behind 'Quiet Hour' is to set aside a time each week for a library experience that minimises noise and other sources of sensory overload. What does quiet hour involve at Te Pātikitiki ?Quiet…

  • Dating your

    12:00pm — 1:00pm

    Dating Your Family Photographs

    Do you have a family photo that’s a little mysterious? Collections manager Cindy Lilburn will help you uncover the mystery by dating your family photograph. Bring in an image that you need help…

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    2:00pm — 4:00pm

    Part of the Digital Activities and Services programme
    Digits Help session at Ashhurst

    Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…

  • Horses soliders families

    3:00pm — 4:00pm

    Horses, Soldiers, Families and Far-flung Places

    Odonym researcher Virginia Warbrick of THEN - Histories of Pāmutana has scoured the archives and crowdsourced local intel to reveal the meanings behind the street names of Awapuni and West End. Her…

  • Reading Unleashed Awapuni website image

    3:30pm — 4:30pm

    Part of the Children programme
    Reading Unleashed @ Awapuni Library

    Reading Unleashed is a fun, free programme where children can build confidence by reading to one of Canine Friends’ beautiful dogs!Buddy the Greyhound and Ella the Maltese take turns visiting Awapuni…

  • Liblab

    3:45pm — 4:45pm

    Part of the Children programme
    LibLab - Ultra Wild: Subs, Sewers and Stink

    Ultra Wild - Subs, Sewers and StinkThe super sewersub project and more. Bring your imagination and block your nose! LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book…

  • From Back

    7:00pm — 8:00pm

    From Back Then to Now

    The Indian community in Palmerston North and the greater Manawatū region traces its origins back to the beginnings of the 1900s, marking over twelve decades of remarkable transformation. Paul Patel…

Friday, March 21, 2025

  • Sensory Play Station 2

    9:00am — 1:00pm

    Part of the Pre-school programme
    Sensory Play Station

    Welcome to our sensory play programme. Either play in our tent with our light board OR we will have our Duplo out, walk or jump on our squish colour mats, look at our star display, make the gears…

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    10:30am — 11:30am

    Community Morning Tea @ Roslyn Library

    Come along each week (during term time) for a delightful morning of community connection and camaraderie over a cuppa and treats! Catch up with old friends and make new ones in a warm and welcoming…

  • Bright Sparks Heather Glasgow

    12:30pm — 1:30pm

    Bright Sparks: Hobby Inventing in Manawatū

    City Archivist Heather Glasgow explores the world of inventing in the Manawatū region from the 1890s-1930s using newspaper and patent records that showcase the ingenuity of local people as they raced…

  • Golden4

    5:30pm — 6:30pm

    Golden Enterprise

    Cantonese merchants facilitated early Chinese immigration to New Zealand and played a major role in the making of Chinese New Zealanders, against the background of New Zealand's shifting…

Saturday, March 22, 2025

  • Heritage Games and Taonga Tākaro Manumea Durie

    10:00am — 12:00pm

    Heritage Games and Taonga Tākaro

    Step back in time and experience the joy of heritage and traditional Māori games. Join Manumea Durie, Chris Swannell and a team of passionate Play Champions for a hands-on session featuring…

  • Storytelling 4203628 960 720

    10:10am — 11:10am

    Super Saturday Storytime @ Roslyn Library

    Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…

  • Dating your

    12:00pm — 1:00pm

    Dating Your Family Photographs

    Do you have a family photo that’s a little mysterious? Collections manager Cindy Lilburn will help you uncover the mystery by dating your family photograph. Bring in an image that you need help…

  • Hoffman Kiln Open Day

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Open Day: Hoffman Kiln

    The Hoffman Kiln opened in early 1905, and although no official opening date has been identified, this year is the kiln’s 120th anniversary. The ‘continuous’ kiln was built by brickmaker, Robert…

  • MG 2579

    7:00pm — 9:00pm

    Pūrerehua: True Stories Told Live in Palmy

    True stories told honestly from the heart, bringing community together. This show will feature a variety of local storytellers telling tales with the theme of Heritage. You will be surprised,…

Sunday, March 23, 2025

  • Bring a Picnic to Caccia Birch Open Day

    11:00am — 4:00pm

    Bring a Picnic to Caccia Birch House

    Palmerston North's only Category 1 historic property was built in 1893 by local sawmiller Jacob Nannestad.  It was acquired by the Palmerston North City Council in 1984 and after extensive…

  • Cemetery Walks Geraldine Reynolds and Leanne Croon Hickman

    2:00pm — 3:30pm

    Guided Tour: Terrace End Cemetery

    Join Leanne Croon Hickman and local New Zealand Society of Genealogists member Geraldine Reynolds, on their popular tour to ‘meet’ some of the interesting residents of Palmerston North’s oldest…

Monday, March 24, 2025

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    (all day)

    Bygone Days: Telling the Story of the Past

    Architecture, especially old, abandoned buildings, tell a story. These buildings are not just broken-down, but have a history - who lived there, how many generations, and why did they leave? This…

  • Regent

    2:00pm — 3:00pm

    Guided Tour: Regent Theatre

    The Regent Theatre is 95 this year! Built by J C Williamson Ltd, the theatre opened on the 4th of July 1930. Join Regent Theatre Manager, David Walsh, and board member, Tania Kopytko,  for special…

  • Wall walk3

    5:30pm — 6:30pm

    Wall Walk - Short Talks: Wāhine Kaihautū

    Anonymous Māori “dress reformers” seen in photographs taken in the early 1900s exemplify the wilful forgetting of indigenous women. To counter that forgetting and, in the spirit of Maramataka, for…

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

  • Pop Up Open Play

    9:00am — 12:00pm

    Part of the Pre-school programme
    Pop Up Open Play

    Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 6 different rotating kits:  Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals and more.  This is…

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    9:30am — 10:30am

    Part of the Pre-school programme Part of the Digital Activities and Services programme
    Tech4Tots

    A monthly programme showcasing, exploring and learning technology for ages 3 - 5yrs and their grownups.We have limited spaces so please email pncl@pncc.govt.nz or enquire in library to register.

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    10:00am — 12:00pm

    A cup of tea @ Te Pātikitiki Library

    An opportunity to gather to connect with others in the community over morning tea. Come and enjoy the surrounds and the wonderful people who make up our community.

  • Wool

    10:30am — 11:30am

    Awapuni Library Craft Club

    Come and join our craft group!All abilities welcome - if you're a pro or just getting started.  Bring along your own projects to create and chat, or get making with some wool from our stash. See you…

  • Waiata

    12:00pm — 12:30pm

    Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

    Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…

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    12:00pm — 1:00pm

    Back of House Tour

    Go behind the scenes at Te Manawa Museum of Arts, Science and Heritage to glimpse into the museum collection stores and view some of the precious objects not normally on display. If you have a…

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    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Community Crafts @ Roslyn Library

    A delightful, relaxed drop-in group for people to craft and catch up. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.Every Tuesday 1-4pmBring…

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    3:30pm — 4:30pm

    Part of the Children programme
    Reading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library

    Our vision: To make reading fun for children!Join us and our very good furry friends from Canine Friends Pet Therapy at Te Pātikitiki Library on Tuesday's, every fortnight!Sessions are kept short and…

  • He Aho Tangata

    5:30pm — 6:30pm

    He Aho Tangata

    An illustrated talk on a kaupapa developed by artist John Bevan Ford and continued by his collaborator, Warren Warbrick (Rangitāne ki Manawatū). As tohunga whakairo for Rangitāne, Warren will share…

  • Future Living Skills

    5:30pm — 7:30pm

    Future Living Skills Workshop

    Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a new garden? Reduce your waste? Clever tips and tricks to make your home more energy efficient?We’re keen to help you become more sustainable…

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Thursday, March 27, 2025

  • Baby Bop A

    10:00am — 10:45am

    Part of the Pre-school programme
    Baby Bop

    Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN. Stay, chat, get baby a library card and borrow books specific for your baby.

  • Awapuni-Morning-Tea

    10:00am — 11:00am

    Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library

    Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.

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    10:00am — 12:00pm

    Quiet Hour @ Te Pātikitiki Library

    The idea behind 'Quiet Hour' is to set aside a time each week for a library experience that minimises noise and other sources of sensory overload. What does quiet hour involve at Te Pātikitiki ?Quiet…

  • Roslyn book club

    10:30am — 11:30am

    Roslyn Library Book Club

    The theme for March is: the garden.  Join us for friendly book chat on the last Thursday of the month from 10.30am-11.30am.  Each month has a different theme.  The themes for the rest of the…

  • Glaxo4

    1:00pm — 2:00pm

    Glaxo: A Bunnythorpe Icon

    The dairy factory established in 1904 by Joseph Nathan as Defiance, began with the goal of ‘building bonnie babies’. Historian Val Burr puts her focus on the Bunnythorpe factory and its role in…

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    2:00pm — 4:00pm

    Part of the Digital Activities and Services programme
    Digits Help session at Ashhurst

    Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…

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    3:30pm — 4:30pm

    Guided Tour: The Faithful Service of the St Andrew's Pipe Organ

    Built in 1870, the heritage pipe organ was installed in St Andrew’s in 1908. Join musician Roy Tankersley in exploring the soundscape of the pipe organ played by Robert Matthews during his tenure as…

  • Liblab

    3:45pm — 4:45pm

    Part of the Children programme
    LibLab - Double Bubbles, Foil, and Trouble

    Double Bubbles, Foil and TroubleWhat are bubbles? Where do they come from?  Why can't you keep them longer?LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.Aimed at…

  • Māori Battalion Hall

    5:30pm — 7:00pm

    Quiz Night!

    Join us for an early evening, social event with heritage-themed questions and refreshments. Come along and join a team or bring your own team and book as a group. Proceeds from ticket sales, raffles…

Friday, March 28, 2025

Saturday, March 29, 2025

  • Foxton Flax John Girling

    9:30am — 12:00pm

    Guided Tour: Foxton Flax Stripper Museum

    Join John Girling for ‘Foxton and Flax’, an experience which includes seeing the flax stripping machinery in operation, and an overview of the flax industry. The museum’s photographic display shows…

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    10:00am — 2:00pm

    The Lost Monument

    Play an in-person game which illuminates Palmerston North art and history, underpinned by an unresolved matter from 1900.  You will visit a number of monuments in Te Marae o Hine - The Square. With…

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    10:00am — 12:30pm

    Social Stitching

    Do you like to embroider, sew, knit or crochet?Unwind with fellow crafters that enjoy using yarn, textiles and/or sharp pointy objects! Tea/coffee provided.

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    10:10am — 11:10am

    Super Saturday Storytime @ Roslyn Library

    Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…

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    10:30am — 11:00am

    Part of the Children programme
    Amalia's music performance at Te Pātikitiki

    Amalia has 2 cats at home and both their names begin with the letter Z.  Pets are the best and this weekend she is going to take you on a rollicking adventure through the animal kingdom.  We will…

  • MAV Tech Open Day

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Open Day: MAVTech National Museum of Audio Visual Technology

    Aotearoa New Zealands's specialist museum of audio-visual technology is based in the Coronation Town Hall in Foxton. Marvel at the wide array of radios, recording equipment, cameras, cinema…

  • Foxton Courthouse Open Day

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Open Day: Foxton Courthouse

    Opened in 1929, the Foxton Courthouse heard both civil and criminal cases until 1948. The courthouse is a brick building with Marseilles roofing tiles, originally built for the sum of £1,860 and…

  • Foxton Printery Open Day

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Open Day: Foxton Printery

    The main section of the Manawatū Herald office was constructed in 1879 and it is the oldest surviving commercial building on Main Street. George Warren Russell and his brother and John Ruffell…

  • Nye Cottage Open Day

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Open Day: Nye Cottage

    The cottage, built by George Nye in 1868 is understood to be the oldest surviving cottage in Manawatū. Nye was at various times a ship builder, overseer of public works, Māori language translator and…

Sunday, March 30, 2025

  • Operator2

    11:00am — 12:00pm

    Hello, Operator!

    How long does it take you to dial your number on a rotary dial phone? Could you fit a brick phone in your pocket? How on earth do you send a text on our Y2K flip phone? Explore the collection of…

  • Farewell Guangdong

    1:00pm — 4:00pm

    Farewell Guangdong Documentary Series

    Based on Lily Lee's publication Farewell Guangdong, dramatic re-enactments, interviews, and historical archive material bring to life first-hand accounts from the wives and children who fled…

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