Saturday, March 29, 2025
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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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,…
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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…
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9:30am — 12:00pm
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programmeGuided 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
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programmeThe 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 — 12:30pm
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programme Part of the Off the Page programmeOff the Page Writing Workshop with Richard Shaw: Whose Story is it?
Researching, writing and telling family stories can pose tricky questions of those doing the narrating. Whose tales are ours to tell? What are our obligations to our dead? Can we reasonably, much…
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10:30am — 11:00am
Part of the Children programmeAmalia'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…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programmeOpen 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…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programmeOpen 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…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programmeOpen 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…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programmeOpen 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
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11:00am — 12:00pm
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programmeHello, 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…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Local History Week & Heritage Month programmeFarewell 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…
