NZCT Women's Tour of New Zealand

Thursday, 23 February, 10:00am to Thursday, 23 February, 1:00pm

At: The Square

This exciting international event involves over 100 elite female cyclists from around the world, who will compete over five stages in the region.

No 32 Squadron Air Training Corps

Thursday, 23 February, 6:00pm to Thursday, 23 February, 9:00pm

At: Manfeild

No 32 Squadron Air Training Corps is part of the New Zealand Cadet Forces. We are a voluntary youth organisation with a military flavour. We are not part of the Royal New Zealand Air Force or the N...

Blokes 'n' Beer

Thursday, 23 February, 6:00pm to Thursday, 23 February, 7:00pm

At: SquashGym Palmerston North

Similar to our "Women and Wine" programme, "Blokes 'n' Beer" is a discovery squash programme for men. It will teach the basics of the game and set you up with all you need to know for playing squash i...

Women & Wine

Thursday, 23 February, 6:00pm to Thursday, 23 February, 7:00pm

At: SquashGym Palmerston North

Women & Wine is a discovery Squash programme for ladies. It teaches the basics of the game and will set you up with all you need to know for playing squash in the future! The programme runs for 6 ...

Orienteering Summer Series

Thursday, 23 February, 6:30pm to Thursday, 23 February, 7:15pm

At: Waterloo Park

Held in the Scout Hall, Ayr Place.

MLTC Club Grasshoppers

Friday, 24 February, 4:00pm to Friday, 24 February, 5:00pm

At: Manawatu Lawn Tennis Club

Club Grasshoppers is following on from the Grasshoppers Schools Programme. Cost:$2 per child each week (must have minimum of 12 children per group) or cost will increase. Groups: 1 4pm to 4.30 (5 ...

Dannevirke Business House Touch

Friday, 24 February, 5:30pm to Friday, 24 February, 8:00pm

At: Coronation Park

Touch is one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand and after years of hibernation, the senior competition will return to Coronation Park, Dannevirke! Touch is a great sport enjoyed by all ag...

Kururau Krusher

Saturday, 25 February, 8:00am to Saturday, 25 February, 4:00pm

At: Taumarunui Railway Station

A 108-kilometre one-day event staged in Taumarunui, now in its 13th year. Competitors race as individuals or in teams over a four part course consisting of a 44km road cycle, 16km run, 22km paddle and...

Feilding IA & P Association

Saturday, 25 February, 8:30am to Saturday, 25 February, 5:00pm

At: Manfeild

Three day show jumping event.

Corrections National Touch Tournament 2012

Saturday, 25 February, 9:00am to Saturday, 25 February, 5:00pm

At: Victoria Park

Corrections National Touch Tournament 2012 is being hosted this year by Manawatu Prison. All accommodation can be booked through the website link above. 3 grades - Open, Mixed and Masters. 14 pl...

BikeWise Tararua - Tararua Kids Triathlon

Saturday, 25 February, 9:15am to Saturday, 25 February, 1:00pm

At: AMP Wai Splash Community Pool

Sport Tararua welcomes BikeWise Month in February with the continuation of BikeWise Tararua. BikeWise Tararua is a combination of four great events including the Tararua Mayoral Cycle Challenge, Tarar...

BikeWise Tararua - Mayoral Cycle Challenge

Saturday, 25 February, 9:15am to Saturday, 25 February, 10:30am

At: AMP Wai Splash Community Pool

Sport Tararua welcomes BikeWise Month in February with the continuation of BikeWise Tararua. BikeWise Tararua is a combination of four great events including the Tararua Mayoral Cycle Challenge, T...

La Femme Fun Ride

Saturday, 25 February, 11:00am to Saturday, 25 February, 3:00pm

At: The Square

NZCT Women's Tour is being staged in the Manawatu in February 2012. NZCT Women's Tour is a five-day tour for professional woman cyclists, and attracts a top international field including Olympic and W...

BikeWise Tararua - Pedal to the Pool

Saturday, 25 February, 12:00pm to Saturday, 25 February, 1:00pm

At: AMP Wai Splash Community Pool

Sport Tararua welcomes BikeWise Month in February with the continuation of BikeWise Tararua. BikeWise Tararua is a combination of four great events including the Tararua Mayoral Cycle Challenge, T...

FMX Jam 2

Saturday, 25 February, 3:00pm to Saturday, 25 February, 5:00pm

At: The Square

Don't miss your chance to check out some of the world's finest freestyle motocross riders along with thousands of other fans for the second instalment of what is quickly becoming New Zealand's number ...

Chelty Speed Shear

Saturday, 25 February, 7:00pm

At: Cheltenham Hotel

Build up to the Golden Shears World Champs. Watch a shearer shear a sheep in under 1 minute. Phone 328 9888 for more details

Rotary Club of Feilding Swimarathon for Polio Plus

Sunday, 26 February, 12:30am to Sunday, 26 February, 2:00am

At: Makino Aquatic Centre

Swim 4x25m lengths of Makino Aquatic Centre Indoor Pool in a fundraiser for polio, plus and be part of a Guiness Book of World Records attempt for the most number of people swimming 100m, each within ...

National Masters Provincial Touch Championship

Sunday, 26 February, 8:00am to Sunday, 26 February, 5:00pm

At: Ongley Park

32 teams from around New Zealand will come to Palmerston North to compete in the annual National Masters Touch Championships.

Roy Lamberton Half Marathon

Sunday, 26 February, 8:00am to Sunday, 26 February, 1:00pm

At: Makino Aquatic Centre

Half marathon run & walk. Also includes a half marathon run & walk teams event and a 5km run & walk option.

Go Active Kids TRYathlon

Sunday, 26 February, 8:00am to Sunday, 26 February, 12:00pm

At: Levin Aquatic Centre

Calling all kids aged between five and thirteen, who enjoy running, riding a bike and swimming! There's a super fun Kids TRYathlon in Levin this summer. Everyone who takes part receives a free good...

High School Hockey Club - Club Day

Sunday, 26 February, 4:30pm to Sunday, 26 February, 6:00pm

At: Hockey Manawatu

High School Hockey Club are having their Club Day and invite new and existing players to attend, so come down for a fun day and meet the crew. Trials for Premier 1 and 2 and registrations for socia...

Pedal Pushers Palmy: I Tri'd The Tri Series 2012

Monday, 27 February, 5:00pm

At: Freyberg Community Pool

Kids Triathlon Series. Running for five consecutive weeks through the Summer, measure your progress throughout the series. Enter all five events before the 4th February and get a free race T-Shirt....

Mayoral Family Fun Ride 2012

Monday, 27 February, 5:30pm to Monday, 27 February, 8:00pm

At: Manfeild

Join Acting-Mayor Matt Bell on this free family fun ride. The ride will be approximately 6kms, with the option to ride 12km as well, and will be a loop around the Manfeild Track. Short family frien...

Sevens Coaching Workshop

Monday, 27 February, 5:30pm to Monday, 27 February, 7:30pm

At: Freyberg High School

Learn the fundamentals of coaching sevens rugby. This is your chance to ensure you provide your players with a successful pathway into this 2016 Olympic sport. This free workshop will be a basic ...

Tennis Manawatu Primary Schools Grasshoppers Term 1 League

Tuesday, 28 February, 4:00pm to Tuesday, 28 February, 5:00pm

At: Vautier Park

Players: Primary school children from year 5 to year 8. New & beginner players. Teams: Mixed teams of 4 players from your School Cost: $80 per team, with Tennis Manawatu supplying the Tennis Balls...

Griffin Shield- Volleyball League

Tuesday, 28 February, 6:00pm to Tuesday, 28 February, 10:00pm

At: Massey University - Hokowhitu Campus

The Griffin Shield is a multi-sport challenge held throughout the year with points accumulating so that at the end of the 5th league we will have an overall winner that gets guardianship of the Griffi...

Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series 2012

Tuesday, 28 February, 6:15pm to Tuesday, 28 February, 8:00pm

At: YMCA

7km fun run/walk held over seven consecutive Tuesday nights. Held wet or fine. Short course option also available this year (approximately 3km). Free sausage sizzle and fruit, spot prizes and givea...

Tuesday Doubles

Tuesday, 28 February, 7:30pm to Tuesday, 28 February, 8:30pm

At: Bowlarama

Starting Tuesday 7th February every Tuesday from 7.30pm. $15 per person - teams of 2 players (limited to 14 teams). Fun social bowling event. For beginners to advanced bowlers. Make your own tea...

Tennis Manawatu Secondary Schools League Term 1 2012

Wednesday, 29 February, 4:00pm to Wednesday, 29 February, 5:00pm

At: Vautier Park

Cost: $80 for each team of 4, each team will receive a free can of tennis balls to keep at the conclusion of the competition. Entry deadline is 1pm Friday the 10th of February for school to have t...

Sevens Coaching Workshop

Wednesday, 29 February, 5:30pm to Wednesday, 29 February, 7:30pm

At: Horowhenua College

Learn the fundamentals of coaching sevens rugby. This is your chance to ensure you provide your players with a successful pathway into this 2016 Olympic sport. This free workshop will be a basic ...

Dressage Nationals

Thursday, 1 March, 8:00am to Thursday, 1 March, 5:00pm

At: Manfeild

Incorporating Bates all grades NZ Championships, Nationals Challenge Final, Young Dressage Horse Championships, Rider Category Championships.

National Youth & Opens Provincial Touch Championship

Thursday, 1 March, 8:00am to Thursday, 1 March, 5:00pm

At: Ongley Park

38 teams from around New Zealand will come to the Manawatu to compete in the annual National Youth and Open provincial touch championship over three exciting days. Head down to Ongley Park to chec...

Business House Squash

Thursday, 1 March, 6:00pm to Thursday, 1 March, 9:00pm

At: SquashGym Palmerston North

We are now taking entries for our very popular SquashGym Business House competitio. To register your team please return your team's entry from along with the entry fee to the SquashGym Pro Shop or...

Mitre10 Mega Summer Race Series

Thursday, 1 March, 6:00pm to Thursday, 1 March, 8:00pm

At: Palmerston North

This is a fun local race series held in the evenings during summer. A variety of venues are used throughout the series, from the riverbank tracks at Ashhurst and Paneiri Park, to the old Landfill in F...

Orienteering Summer Series

Thursday, 1 March, 6:30pm to Thursday, 1 March, 7:15pm

At: Massey University - Turitea Campus

Bull Riding NZ National Finals

Saturday, 3 March, 1:00pm to Saturday, 3 March, 4:30pm

At: Taihape

The national finals are on again, it is the showcase of our bull riding calendar. The top main event cowboys and the top qualifying cowboys will be completing for their respective champions titles. ...

TSB Bank Dressage Musical Extravaganza 2012

Saturday, 3 March, 5:30pm to Saturday, 3 March, 11:00pm

At: Manfeild

The TSB Bank Dressage Musical Extravaganza is an evening competition including the Grand Prix Musical Freestyle equestrian entertainment and live music. The beauty, power, skill, expression and choreo...

New Zealand Hockey Masters

Sunday, 4 March, 8:00am to Sunday, 4 March, 9:00pm

At: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs

Despite being 40+ for men and 35+ for women, this is one competitive battle for the New Zealand Hockey Masters title! The National Masters Hockey Tournament will be held in Palmerston North in Mar...

Schools' Seven Training Camp

Monday, 5 March, 4:15pm to Monday, 5 March, 6:00pm

At: Freyberg High School

Learn the fundamentals of playing sevens rugby. Now a 2016 Olympic sport, the regional and national selectors will be watching the Regional Secondary Schools’ Sevens tournament with interest. Th...

KiwiSport Regional Partnership Fund Community Review

Tuesday, 6 March, 2:00pm to Tuesday, 6 March, 4:00pm

At: Sport Manawatu

KiwiSport is a government funding initiative to support sport for school-aged children. KiwiSport was launched by Prime Minister John Key on 11 August 2009. KiwiSport provides funding for school-ag...

KiwiSport Regional Partnership Fund Community Review

Wednesday, 7 March, 5:30pm to Wednesday, 7 March, 7:30pm

At: Community House

KiwiSport is a government funding initiative to support sport for school-aged children. KiwiSport was launched by Prime Minister John Key on 11 August 2009. KiwiSport provides funding for school-ag...

Schools' Sevens Training Camp

Thursday, 8 March, 4:15pm to Thursday, 8 March, 7:00pm

At: Horowhenua College

Learn the fundamentals of playing sevens rugby. Now a 2016 Olympic sport, the regional and national selectors will be watching the Regional Secondary Schools’ Sevens tournament with interest. Th...

KiwiSport Regional Partnership Fund Community Review

Thursday, 8 March, 5:30pm to Thursday, 8 March, 7:30pm

At: Bush Sports Park

KiwiSport is a government funding initiative to support sport for school-aged children. KiwiSport was launched by Prime Minister John Key on 11 August 2009. KiwiSport provides funding for school-ag...

Orienteering Summer Series

Thursday, 8 March, 6:30pm to Thursday, 8 March, 7:15pm

At: Skoglund Park

Relay For Life

Saturday, 10 March, 12:00pm

At: Massey University - Hokowhitu Campus

This Relay for Life will be held at the College of Education, Massey University. Relay For Life is not a race – it’s a celebration and awareness raising event for cancer survivors, their carers...

The Bush Cycle Tour

Sunday, 11 March, 8:00am to Sunday, 11 March, 5:00pm

At: Tui Headquarters

MacDougalls 110km, Pahiatua Take Note 55km, Tour de Toki 15km ride and Christie Stone Relay.

Rugby World Cup Road Show

Sunday, 11 March, 11:00am to Sunday, 11 March, 2:00pm

At: Victoria Park

Road show of Web Ellis Cup & NZRU silverware. Activities, sausage sizzle. Ph 027 439 5333.

The Great Rugby Road Trip

Monday, 12 March, 3:30pm to Monday, 12 March, 6:30pm

At: Dannevirke Domain

Come and take look, have some fun and celebrate the All Blacks' success. The Rugby World Cup, as well as lots of other trophies, will be on display, so you can get an up-close look, and even have y...

Manawatu Inter Secondary School Athletics Championships

Saturday, 17 March, 9:00am to Saturday, 17 March, 5:00pm

At: Massey University - Turitea Campus

The field will consist of Manawatu's finest young athletes where students compete to be the best in their chosen discipline. Athletes will be vying for a spot as a part of the Manawatu team to compete...

Contact TriWoman Series

Sunday, 18 March, 9:00am to Sunday, 18 March, 12:00pm

At: Lido Aquatic Centre

The Contact TriWoman Series is for all women, whether that’s taking part in your first triathlon or taking on the challenge year on year. We’re all about the taking part, not the winning, the fun,...

Junior Tiger - Golf

Sunday, 18 March, 9:30am to Sunday, 18 March, 12:00pm

At: Feilding Golf Club

Are you New Zealand's Junior Tiger? A nationwide hunt is on for New Zealand's 2012 Junior Tiger and Feilding Golf Club is hosting our district qualifier for all under 15 children. New to golf? C...

KiwiSport Regional Partnership Fund community review

Tuesday, 20 March, 5:30pm to Tuesday, 20 March, 7:30pm

At: Tararua District Council

KiwiSport is a government funding initiative to support sport for school-aged children. KiwiSport was launched by Prime Minister John Key on 11 August 2009. KiwiSport provides funding for school-ag...

Palmerston North Weet-Bix Tryathlon

Wednesday, 21 March, 10:00am to Wednesday, 21 March, 1:00pm

At: Fitzherbert Park

What's it all about? The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a Kiwi institution, and this year it is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Be part of this year’s series by entering one of our 12 events, held al...

KiwiSport Regional Partnership Fund Community Review

Wednesday, 21 March, 5:30pm to Wednesday, 21 March, 7:30pm

At: Horowhenua Events Centre & Showgrounds

KiwiSport is a government funding initiative to support sport for school-aged children. KiwiSport was launched by Prime Minister John Key on 11 August 2009. KiwiSport provides funding for school-ag...

Manawatu Saddle Up Twilight Rally

Thursday, 22 March, 4:00pm to Thursday, 22 March, 8:00pm

At: Manfeild

Woodville Railway 125 Year Reunion Event & Dinner

Saturday, 24 March, 10:00am to Saturday, 24 March, 6:00pm

At: Woodville Railway Station

Reunion Dinner for all serving and ex-rail staff who have connections with Woodville. Dinner $30 p/p Other activities include: steam train excursions from Steam Incorporated and Feilding Steam R...

Bring the Keg Back to the Brewery

Sunday, 25 March, 8:00am to Sunday, 25 March, 5:00pm

At: Tui Headquarters

Distance 8km, 8am assemble at the Tararua Club carpark, 10am start time. Get a team together, minimum of 5 people and maximum of 10. Cost is $30 per person which includes live music, Tui Brewery Girls...

NZ Angling & Casting Association 2012 Nationals

Wednesday, 28 March, 9:00am

At: Manfeild

Dry casting, shore, boat & kayak fishing, AGM & prizegiving. Fishing boundries: Patea Rivermouth south, and up the East Coast to Porangahau Beach. Ph 328 8877 for more information.

Splash and Dash Kids Triathlon 2012

Wednesday, 28 March, 5:00pm to Wednesday, 28 March, 7:00pm

At: Timona Park

Sport Manawatu is calling all kids aged between five and 13 who enjoy running, riding a bike and swimming to register for their kids triathlon on March 28 right here in Feilding. The Splash and Dash K...

Air Force 75th Anniversary Air Show

Saturday, 31 March, 9:00am to Saturday, 31 March, 4:00pm

At: RNZAF Base Ohakea

The RNZAF's full complement of aircraft, old and new, will be on show to the public for the first time since 2009 during the Air Force 75th Anniversary Air Show to be held at Base Ohakea. It promises ...

The Oaks Stud Sires Produce Stakes Day

Saturday, 31 March, 11:00am to Saturday, 31 March, 6:30pm

At: Awapuni Racecourse

This is the day for the racing purist, with $570,000 worth of stake money up for grabs. The Oaks Stud Sires Produce Stakes Day attracts the best trainers, horses and jockeys from New Zealand and Austr...

2012 NZ Golf Autumn Foursomes Championship

Tuesday, 3 April, 8:00am to Tuesday, 3 April, 5:00pm

At: Manawatu Golf Club

PaR NZ under contract with New Zealand Golf Inc are proud to announce that the New Zealand Golf Women’s Autumn Foursomes will return to the North Island in 2012. The host club is Manawatu Golf Club ...

Manawatu Primary Schools Athletics Pentathlon

Wednesday, 4 April, 10:00am to Wednesday, 4 April, 2:00pm

At: Massey University Sport & Rugby Institute

This event is a multi-event competition for primary school and home school students from Year 3 to Year 8. Competitors compete in 5 events across the day and score points based on performance in each ...

The Raetihi Gutbuster

Sunday, 8 April, 11:00am to Sunday, 8 April, 4:00pm

At: Waimarino Museum

The Raetihi Gutbuster is a challenging and fun cycle ride that takes place Easter Sunday on the fully sealed Raetihi – Pipiriki road. There is a 50k option for the serious riders, and an 18k option ...

Great Forest Event

Saturday, 14 April, 7:00am to Saturday, 14 April, 3:00pm

At: Matariki Forest

A 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km run and walk. The events are run on forest roads with absolutely no vehicles to worry about. For the 2012 event we have a half marathon circuit and a two circuit maratho...

Griffin Shield- Turbo Touch

Tuesday, 17 April, 6:00pm to Tuesday, 17 April, 10:00pm

At: Massey University - Hokowhitu Campus

The Griffin Shield is a multi-sport challenge held throughout the year with points accumulating so that at the end of the 5th league we will have an overall winner that gets guardianship of the Griffi...

Trades Graduation

Friday, 27 April, 6:00pm to Friday, 27 April, 8:30pm

At: Regent on Broadway

People from Palmerston North, Manawatu, Rangitikei, Tararua regions who completed Industry Training qualifications in 2011 and their employers will receive invitations to attend this fun, celebratory ...

T42 Traverse

Saturday, 5 May, 9:00am to Saturday, 5 May, 5:00pm

At: Owhango Domain

The T42 Central Plateau is a mountain bike, trail run or walk event that will take place in the Central Plateau region. The 48km MTB and marathon both follow the world-famous 42nd Traverse MTB track t...

2nd Manawatu SPCA Poker Fundraiser 2012

Saturday, 19 May, 7:00pm to Sunday, 20 May, 12:00am

At: Manawatu Darts Association Hall

In 2011 the Manawatu SPCA had their first ever poker fundraiser, which raised $1000. Thanks to David & Jodi Collis. We had 41 players turning up to support the SPCA. 1st place went to Amanda Gribb...

Laskeys Manfeild 6 Hour Challenge

Sunday, 20 May, 8:00am to Sunday, 20 May, 4:00pm

At: Manfeild

An endurance event for team or individuals. Can you cycle for 6 hours? Test your staying power on a bike around the Manfeild race circuit. Teams of up to 4 can consist of all males, all females or...

Griffin Shield- Futsal

Tuesday, 5 June, 6:00pm to Tuesday, 5 June, 10:00pm

At: Massey University - Hokowhitu Campus

The Griffin Shield is a multi-sport challenge held throughout the year with points accumulating so that at the end of the 5th league we will have an overall winner that gets guardianship of the Griffi...

Tough Guy and Gal Challenge

Saturday, 21 July, 8:00am to Saturday, 21 July, 2:00pm

At: Linton Army Camp

So you're tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge? If you've got power and endurance, want to get down and dirty, have an outstanding time, then these unique off...

Griffin Shield- Indoor Netball

Tuesday, 7 August, 6:00pm to Tuesday, 7 August, 10:00pm

At: Massey University - Hokowhitu Campus

The Griffin Shield is a multi-sport challenge held throughout the year with points accumulating so that at the end of the 5th league we will have an overall winner that gets guardianship of the Griffi...

Griffin Shield- Volleyball

Tuesday, 16 October, 6:00pm to Tuesday, 16 October, 10:00pm

At: Massey University - Hokowhitu Campus

The Griffin Shield is a multi-sport challenge held throughout the year with points accumulating so that at the end of the 5th league we will have an overall winner that gets guardianship of the Griffi...

Young Achievers Awards

Friday, 2 November, 5:30am to Friday, 2 November, 7:00pm

At: Feilding Civic Centre

5:30pm-7pm. Come and see this award ceremony that celebrates our youth's achievements. Ph 323 3318.

Step n Thyme Marching Day

Saturday, 17 November, 11:00am

At: Feilding Civic Centre

Leisure marching. March past at 11am. For more information, phone Fay on 323 7413.

FMX Jam 3

Saturday, 23 February, 3:00pm to Saturday, 23 February, 5:00pm

At: The Square

Don't miss your chance check out some of the world's finest freestyle motocross riders along with thousand of other fans for the second instalment of what is now New Zealand's number one FMX show. ...