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Neil Pardington: The Vault
Glimpses into normally hidden spaces behind the scenes of New Zealand museums and galleries are offered by leading contemporary photographer.... >>more
Sarjeant Gallery, Wanganui
Tuesday 17th January to Sunday 4th March 10.30 am
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Insight into a Private Collection
Zimmerman is delighted to feature this month selected works from the collection of local art enthusiast, Barry Pilcher. We hope this insight.... >>more
Zimmerman Contemporary Art Gallery, Palmerston North
Wednesday 1st February to Wednesday 29th February 10.00 am
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John Daley: Thirteen - New Zealand Writers, 1992
Witi Ihimaera, Maurice Gee, Margaret Mahy, Albert Wendt, Owen Marshall, Patricia Grace, Brian Boyd, Keri Hume, Maurice Shadbolt, Lauris Edmo.... >>more
McNamara Gallery Photography, Wanganui
Friday 3rd February to Friday 24th February 11.00 am
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Showstoppers!
Every show has a showstopper, the most popular song that stops the show and everyone wants to hear! We proudly present a show packed with th.... >>more
War Memorial Conference & Convention Centre, Wanganui
Wednesday 8th February 11.00 am
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Ralph Hotere: Small Holes in the Silence
This exhibition honours Ralph Hotere, one of New Zealand’s greatest living artists who turned 80 this year. Small Holes In The Silence spa.... >>more
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Thursday 1st December to Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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Wanganui Glass School - Summer School
Summer School February 6-10, 2012. This year the Wanganui Glass School is providing three workshops: Introduction to Glass Blowing with Dav.... >>more
Wanganui Glass School, Wanganui
Monday 6th February to Friday 10th February 1.00 am
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Be mesmerised by the sheer beauty, extraordinary drama and astonishing variety of our natural world. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year i.... >>more
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Wednesday 21st December to Sunday 26th February 10.00 am
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Matatau 2011
Matatau 2011 features the work of Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts candidates Waimarie Hunt, Janelle Wilson, Jermaine Reihana, Joshua Campbell.... >>more
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Wednesday 21st December to Sunday 4th March 10.00 am
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Baby Signs Sign, Say & Play Classes
Want to teach your baby to sign in a fun, fully interactive, educational environment? Come and enrol in our course of six 45 minute classes.... >>more
Baby Signs, Palmerston North
Wednesday 18th January to Wednesday 22nd February 11.00 am
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Open Mic Nite
Every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month, open mic at the Ashhurst Inn, great food, great service, great atmosphere, bring ya instrument, PA suppl.... >>more
Ashhurst Inn, Ashhurst
Wednesday 8th February to Wednesday 28th March 7.00 pm
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Women & Wine
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.... >>more
SquashGym Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Wednesday 25th January to Thursday 1st March 6.00 pm
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Blokes 'n' Beer
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 a.... >>more
SquashGym Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Wednesday 25th January to Thursday 1st March 6.00 pm
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The Crystal Chain Gang: Fancy Fools Flight
10 December, 2011 – 26 February, 2012 Fancy Fools Flight is a new body of work by glass artists Jim Dennison and Leanne Williams, who sin.... >>more
Sarjeant Gallery, Wanganui
Tuesday 17th January to Sunday 26th February 10.30 am
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Marian Maguire: Titokowaru's Dilemma
Titokowaru’s Dilemma represents the culmination of three years worth of research and print making by Marian Maguire, who is one of New Zea.... >>more
Sarjeant Gallery, Wanganui
Tuesday 17th January to Sunday 12th February 10.30 am
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Ralph Clealand's Drawings
Original pen & wash drawings of Feilding buildings, some of which are no longer in existence, that Ralph Clealand gifted to the Art Society..... >>more
Feilding & District Art Centre, Feilding
Tuesday 31st January to Saturday 18th February 10.00 am
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Vonnie Sterritt Painting Classes
Vonnie's painting classes are well sought after by all those wishing to learn or wanting to add to their painting skills. Her students conti.... >>more
Vonnie Sterritt Art Sudio, Palmerston North
Monday 6th February to Wednesday 8th February 6.00 pm
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Manawatu Home Birth Association Get Together
The Manawatu Home Birth Association meets once a month alternating between morning and afternoon get-togethers. We are a group of parents wh.... >>more
Community Birth Services, Palmerston North
Wednesday 8th February to Wednesday 14th November 10.30 am
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Ray Watchman: The Coming Light
Taylor-Jensen Fine Arts is pleased to present what we believe to be the first solo-artist exhibition outside of Canterbury focused exclusive.... >>more
Taylor-Jensen Fine Arts, Palmerston North
Friday 3rd February to Tuesday 28th February 10.00 am
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Te Manawa Tots
Te Manawa Tots takes place every Thursday and Friday (repeat sessions) from 10.00 - 10.45am. It is a fun session designed for parents and th.... >>more
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Thursday 2nd February to Friday 24th February 10.00 am
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Shenandoah Davis (USA) w/ Fuyuko's Fables +TBA
The Seattle, WA, USA based musician Shenandoah Davis will be coming to New Zealand in 2012 supporting her new record, The Company We Keep. .... >>more
Space Monster, Wanganui
Thursday 9th February 8.00 pm
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Boot Camp
Want to kick start your New Year’s resolutions? Then Boot Camp is for you! Starts Thursday 9th February 6 week program Training on Mon.... >>more
SquashGym Palmerston North, Palmerston North
Thursday 9th February to Monday 13th February 6.30 pm
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New Zealand Grand Prix Dinner
This is your opportunity to secure a table at the social event of the NZ Motorsport Season! The evening will involve pre-dinner drinks, a t.... >>more
Manfeild, Feilding
Thursday 9th February 6.15 pm
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Knights of the DUB Table 'Way of the DUB' Album Tour
Full Noise Music Management and Flax Roots Records Present: Knights of the DUB Table 'Way of the DUB' Album Tour 2012 The much anticipated .... >>more
The Royal, Palmerston North
Friday 10th February to Saturday 11th February 9.00 pm
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Feilding Farmers Market
Each Friday artisan food producers sell their locally grown produce to locals and tourists alike. Based on national guidelines, it's an auth.... >>more
Manchester Square, Feilding
Friday 21st January to Friday 28th December 9.00 am
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Ruapehu Cycle Challenge
Three days of cycling fun in the Central Plateau. Friday 10th February - TCB Criterium (A, B & C grades) Saturday 11th February - Bianchi R.... >>more
Ohakune Club, Ohakune
Friday 10th February to Sunday 12th February 4.00 pm
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Baby Signs Parent Workshop
Want to learn all about signing with your baby, but just don’t have the time to come to classes each week? The Parent Workshop is for you.... >>more
Baby Signs, Palmerston North
Wednesday 11th January to Thursday 29th March 9.30 am
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Dannevirke Business House Touch
Touch is one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand and after years of hibernation, the senior competition will return to Coronation P.... >>more
Coronation Park, Dannevirke
Friday 10th February to Friday 30th March 5.30 pm
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Shufti
Groove to the driving blues sounds of Shufti! In the tradition of the great Chicago blues masters like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, Shufti.... >>more
The Bent Horseshoe Cafe, Tokomaru
Friday 10th February 7.30 pm
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Wa Kainga Trek 2012
2012's Wa Kainga Trek will be run as a fundraiser for the Kakatahi School Centennial. A ride of approx 35-40 km starting from the Raukawa A.... >>more
YMCA Raukawa Adventure Centre, Wanganui
Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 8.00 am
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Manfeild BNT V8s
Round 5 of the BNT V8s is coming. Entertainment for the whole family - spectacular racing, free kids rides & face painting, entertainment, m.... >>more
Manfeild, Feilding
Friday 10th February to Sunday 12th February 9.00 am
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Interislander Summer Festival Awapuni Races
Join the exciting atmosphere at Awapuni Interislander Summer Festival. With entertainment for the whole family, you will have an action pack.... >>more
Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North
Saturday 11th February 11.00 am
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Hurricances vs Crusaders Pre Season Game
A big game in Mangatinoka..... >>more
Pahiatua, Tararua
Saturday 11th February 12.00 pm
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Ye Olde Merry Medieval Market
Hear ye, hear ye... Following a revolt by the men in tights and wicked wenches of the shire, the Lords and Ladies of the Medieval Round Tabl.... >>more
Horowhenua Events Centre & Showgrounds, Levin
Saturday 11th February 9.00 am
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Bodytok - Artist Talk & Public Filming
Artist talk: 11am Filming: 1 - 4pm Please join Phil Dadson for an artist talk about his video works, his residency in Antarctica and his la.... >>more
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Saturday 11th February 11.00 am
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Malbas Summer Sessions 2012
Summer Sessions 2012 mixed by DJ Jaycee Jaycee has been Resident coming up 3 Years now and hosts the all so popular Sessions Series through.... >>more
Malbas Bar & Nightclub, Palmerston North
Saturday 7th January to Sunday 19th February 11.00 pm
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Which Fruit Tree Goes Where - Pipfruit and Stonefruit
For your fruit trees to be successful you need to put the right variety on the right rootstock in the right place - this workshop will teach.... >>more
Edible Backyard, Ohau
Saturday 11th February 2.00 pm
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Public Talk - Meditation
Topic: Living in the moment, with Gen Kelsang Demo, resident teacher at the Amitabha Buddhist Centre. All welcome. Ph 021 727 503..... >>more
Community House, Feilding
Saturday 11th February 7.00 pm
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Manawatu Guitars
An exhibition of guitars..... >>more
Square Edge, Palmerston North
Saturday 11th February to Saturday 25th February 9.00 am
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Old Time Social Dance
Come and enjoy an evening of old-time social dancing. Supper provided..... >>more
Newbury Hall, Palmerston North
Saturday 11th February to Saturday 10th March 7.30 pm
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Dog Guru Beginners Class
Does your dog pull on the lead? Run out the gate? Not come when called? Then you need to attend our dog training classes. Our Dog Training c.... >>more
Vautier Park, Palmerston North
Saturday 11th February 10.00 am
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Music, the Sacred Catalyst - Healing/Growth Master Class
A one day workshop of advanced healing and personal growth through the sacred catalyst that is music and creative self expression. The Nativ.... >>more
Caledonian Hall, Feilding
Saturday 11th February 9.00 am
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Pedal to the Pool and Swim Free
Show your bike helmet at the pool on Saturday and you can swim for free! There’s heaps of activities to do at the pool - don’t forget to.... >>more
Foxton Pool, Foxton
Saturday 11th February 9.00 am
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Glass Casting Workshop
Enjoy a weekend in the country where you can create your own cast glass sculpture. Learn about simple mould-making techniques, colour mixing.... >>more
Carmen Simmonds Glass Studio, Wanganui
Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 9.30 am
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The Winsome Lost
Fantastic local band playing live. The Winsome Lost play a blend of traditional and modern bluegrass, Americana and folk music, as well as m.... >>more
Ashhurst Inn, Ashhurst
Saturday 11th February 9.00 pm
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Think, Decide, Act - Save the World with Chris Teo-Sherrell
More with Chris Teo–Sherrell, PN City councillor. Chris was formally educated at Massey, Lincoln, British Columbia, and Nebraska Univers.... >>more
Theosophical Society Hall, Palmerston North
Saturday 11th February 7.30 pm
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Saturday Art Classes: Term One
A fun relaxed art class for kids where they can experience using a variety of media and enhance their artistic abilities all while having a .... >>more
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Saturday 11th February to Saturday 31st March 9.00 am
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Central Districts Carriage Driving Assn
Horses & ponies in harness doing a 2-day driving trial. Dressage & cones Saturday, marathon & hazards Sunday. Competors from Auckland to K.... >>more
Sanson, Feilding and District
Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 8.30 am
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David Shanhun/Simon Snaize
Acoustic Show plus Songwriting Workshop the following night! David Shanhun was a nominee for the NCMA Horizon's award and the Pat McMinn Ri.... >>more
The Bent Horseshoe Cafe, Tokomaru
Sunday 12th February 7.00 pm
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Art in the Park
Come along and have a great day, with some of the most amazing art you will find anywhere. Painting, sculpture, weaving, pottery, quilting a.... >>more
Levin Public Gardens, Levin
Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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Suzuki Grid Kids Duathlon
Suzuki Grid Kids Duathlon is for those aged between 6 to 13 years and is held in conjunction with the New Zealand Motorsport Championship Se.... >>more
Manfeild, Feilding
Sunday 12th February 7.30 am
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