Manawatū Heritage and History

Local History Week is part of this programme. The week-long celebration of who we are and how we got here is set to take place with a change of date, (27 February – 5 March). It will be part of a wider Heritage Month (27 February – 2 April). Here are the printable brochures, Local History Week and Heritage Month.

Experience people, places and stories.

Learn about the regions rich local and community history - from the natural landscape and historic architecture, through incredible treasures, to stories of our people.

Includes, talks, visiting authors, displays, music, workshops and more.

Image for Windows on the past (Heritage Month)

27 February – 2 April, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Windows on the past (Heritage Month)

As Ko Manawatū te Awa weaves through our programme this week, its journey through our history also…

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Image for Portrait of Ereni Te Awe Awe (Heritage Month)

27 February – 2 April, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Portrait of Ereni Te Awe Awe (Heritage Month)

Philip Holmes, artist Palmerston North artist, Philip Holmes, was inspired to paint Rangitāne…

Part of "Manawatū Heritage and History"

Image for Regent slide show presentation (Local History Week)

27 February – 2 April, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Regent slide show presentation (Local History Week)

Presented by Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage The Regent on screen, a silent movie…

Part of "Manawatū Heritage and History"

Image for Regent Theatre historical objects (Heritage Month)

27 February – 2 April, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Regent Theatre historical objects (Heritage Month)

Presented by Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage Delight in this selection of quirky…

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Image for New Acquistions Exhibition (Heritage Month)

27 February – 2 April, 10:00am – 4:00pm

New Acquistions Exhibition (Heritage Month)

Hosted by Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and…

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Image for Harakeke and raranga display (Heritage Month)

27 February – 2 April, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Harakeke and raranga display (Heritage Month)

Hosted by Te Kokonga Pōuri Whatu Raranga Rōpū, Papaioea - Highbury Weavers View the beautiful…

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Image for FOR TEACHERS ONLY: The Kaiako Series (Heritage Month)

29 March, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

FOR TEACHERS ONLY: The Kaiako Series (Heritage Month)

Hosted by Palmerston North City Library With the introduction of the new Aotearoa New Zealand…

Part of "Manawatū Heritage and History"

Image for Getting started with genealogy 3 (Heritage Month)

29 March, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Getting started with genealogy 3 (Heritage Month)

Presented by Linley Robinson, Palmerston North Branch of the New Zealand Society of…

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30 March, 3:45pm – 4:45pm

LibLab - Hear Ye Hear Ye!

Fancy yourself a bit of a jaw dropping journalist? Like to tell tales? Want to be published in our…

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Part of "Children and Families"

Image for Square Edge Community Arts, open day (Heritage Month)

1 April, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Square Edge Community Arts, open day (Heritage Month)

Hosted by Square Edge Community Arts The Square Edge community warmly welcome you to come in and…

Part of "Manawatū Heritage and History"

Image for Caccia Birch open day (Heritage Month)

1 April, 11:00am – 4:00pm

Caccia Birch open day (Heritage Month)

Caccia Birch is a Category 1 Historic Places Trust listed house built in 1895, overlooking…

Part of "Manawatū Heritage and History"

Image for The lost monument game (Heritage Month)

1 April, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

The lost monument game (Heritage Month)

Hosted by THEN - Histories of Pāmutana We are seeking locals to test our new concept! The Lost…

Part of "Manawatū Heritage and History"

6 April, 3:45pm – 4:45pm

LibLab - Putting on the Ritz!

Experience afternoon tea 1920's style and have a jolly good time! Our LibLab finale event for the…

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Part of "Children and Families"