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Thebeginningof2026has seensomemajorprogressat thePalmerstonNorthAirport, withthewesternendstructural framingallbutcomplete.
Constructiontodatehas focusedparticularlyonthe back-of-houseareas,which willbehometoairlineofficesand baggagehandling.Palmerston NorthAirportChiefExecutive,David Lanham,says,“It’sexcitingtosee thenewterminalstarttotakeshape. Theconstructionsitehasbeena hiveofactivityoverrecentmonths, withourcontractorsmakinguse ofthesummerweathertorollout substantialwork.”
Substantialisdefinitelytheright wordforit,with807m³ofconcrete poured-equivalentto135concrete trucks.There’salsobeennearly 3,000m³ofmetalbackfillplaced underandaroundthefoundations, deliveredin288truckloads,and106 tonnesofreinforcingsteelinstalled inthefoundationbeams.
Meanwhile,thenewCoreSteel roofstructurerepresentsanother majormilestone.Manufacturedby theDonovanGroupinWhangarei,it weighs80,000kgandwaserected bylocalengineeringcompanyElite Engineering.
Constructionhasnowshiftedto installingthemassive,laminated timberbeamsinwhatwillbecome thenewterminal’scheck-inand departuresarea.Thesehavebeen suppliedbyLevin-basedTechlam
NZ,asapartoftheAirport’sfocus onworkingwithlocalsuppliers, manufacturersandsubcontractors.
“Latelastyear,ourBoard andseniormanagementvisited Techlam’sworksitetoviewthe laminationprocessfirst-hand,”says Lanham.“TheAirporthasacore roleinfacilitatingregionaleconomic activity,sowheneverpossible,we’re makingsurelocalbusinesseshave theopportunitytobeinvolvedwith thiscrucialprojectforourregion.”
Whilethisworkisunderway,the Airport’stemporaryterminalremains inuse,whichhasreceivedpositive feedbackfromthecommunity. “Wewantedtoensurethatthe temporaryterminalhadeverything visitorsneeded,eveninasmaller space.Peoplehavebeengenerally understandingaboutthefactthat thisisatemporaryfacility,and what’sstilltocomewillbeeven better.”
Thefirsthalfofthenewterminal willopenlaterthisyear,andthe completedterminalwillbefinished inlate2027.Onceopened,thenew terminalwilladdressthreecore needs-providingseismicresilience, accommodatingfuturegrowthin passengernumbers,andallowing forpassengerandholdbag screeningifrequired.
“We’relookingforwardto welcomingpeopleintoamore efficientandmodernairport experience.It’saboutgivingthe regionagatewaythatshowcasesour region,onethat’sresilientandready forthefuture.”
TangiUtikere|MPforPalmerstonNorth
Advocatingfornewmental healthunittoopenforpatients
Iconsistentlyhearfromour communityabouttheirexperiences withlocalhealthservicesand remainacutelyawareofcommon concerns.Healthisthenumber oneissuethatconstituentscontact meabout,andI’mcommittedto advocatingforandraisingthese issues.
I’mproudtobeworkingfor PalmerstonNorth,andourcommunity matterstome,sowhenParliament beganfortheyearIwastednotime makingsuretheGovernmentisaware ofthemanyhealthissuesthatare importanttoPalmylocals,andI’ll continuetoremindthem.
OneissueIraisedwasthatNgāWai Ngāro,thenewmentalhealthunitat PalmerstonNorthHospital,wasnot yetadmittingpatients,despitethe Governmentformallyopeningtheunit inSeptemberlastyear.
I’mproudthatLaboursecured fundingforMidCentral’snewmental healthfacility,andasthelocalMP,I’ve beenadvocatingforitscompletion. Seeingthisfacilitycreatedand completedwasabigstepforwardfor ourcommunityandthosewhohavea
criticalneedforthisservice.
Afterattendingtheformalopening, Ihadbeendeeplyconcernedthatthe unithadnotbeenfullyoperational, andwrotetoTeWhatuOrain Decembertoexpressmyviewthat itwasunacceptablefordelaysto continue.
Theinvestmentmadeinthisunit representsasignificantcommitment toimprovinghealthoutcomesforour community,andtheexpectationwas thatthisservicewouldbeavailable withoutunnecessarydelay.
Familiesinourcommunityare facingurgentandcomplexchallenges thatthisfacilitywasspecifically designedtoaddress,andeveryday thatpassedwithoutthisservice functioningmeansrealconsequences forthoseincrisis,andthestaffwho dosuchamazingworkinthisarea.
AfterraisingthisissueinParliament, IwelcomedtheopeningofNgāWai Ngārotopatientsthefollowingweek, andampleasedthatthisfacilityis nowoperationalandavailabletomeet theneedsofourcommunity.
Thisisamuch-neededandlongawaitedserviceforourcommunity,
whichshouldhavebeenavailable somemonthsago.Wedeservebetter. It’ssimplynotgoodenoughthatwe havehadtowaitthislong.
Ithasrecentlybeenannounced thatPalmerstonNorthHospital’s emergencydepartmentisto beexpanded.Pressuresonour emergencydepartmentarewell known.PalmerstonNorthlocals shouldabsolutelybeabletoaccess timelyemergencycareatour localhospital,whichmakesareal differencetoanycommunity.
It’sunfortunatethatithastakenso longfortheNationalGovernmentto turnitsmindtoconcernsthathave beenraisedrepeatedly.I’llcontinue toadvocateforPalmerstonNorth, andwillbekeepingthepressure ontoensurethisredevelopment isdeliveredontimeandmeetsthe needsofourcommunity.
Labouriscommittedtomakingsure peoplecangetthecaretheyneed, closetohome,withoutfacinghigh costsorlongwaittimes–starting withthreefreedoctor’svisitsayear foreveryone.
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Seniors-LivingLifeWell
JustwhatthedoctororderedPalmy’sNewHealthCentre
Findingadoctor’spractice thatistakingenrollments cansometimesfeellike huntingforaneedleina haystack.
Butanew,purpose-built 1000m²facilityistakingshape inPalmerstonNorth,and LocalHealthisexcitedtowelcome newpatients.
Withfoundationscompleteand claddinginstalledsoon,thiscentre willbethenewhomeforGroup Medical.Accommodatingupto 15,000morepatients,allofGroup Medical’sstaffandpatientswillshift whenthenewpremisesopenin
May,withtheteamworkinghardto avoidanydisruptiontocare.
Behindthismassiveundertaking istheregion’slargestnetworkof GPsandhealthprofessionals-Local Health.SupportingGroupMedical, AwapuniHealthCare,Feilding HealthCareandAshhurstHealth Care,theyhavemorethan30,000 enrolledpatientsacrossManawatū.
CEONickyHartsaysthenewcentre isasteptowardsmakinghealthcare moreaccessibleandcommunityfocused,whilekeepingupwith theever-evolvinglandscapeofthe industry.
“Thewayweaccessanddeliver healthservicesinAotearoais changing.PalmerstonNorth’s populationisgrowing,andhealth
needsarebecomingmorecomplex. That’swhythisnewcentreisso important,tocomplementexisting healthservicesandbringthem together.
“Whenstafffromdifferent disciplinesworktogether,ithelps closethegapswherepatientcare canbecomefragmented.Ournew centrewillhaveexpandedservices, withspacesformoreacutecare, women’shealth,mentalhealthand wellbeing,andphysiotherapy.
“There’sonlysomanyGPs availableacrossNewZealand,so thewayforwardistoextendour teams’rolesinnew,sustainable ways.Nursepractitioners,clinical pharmacists,physiotherapists, paramedicsandotherhealth practitionersareoftentheright cliniciantoseefirst.We’retryingto shifttheperceptionthatyoualways
needtoseeaGP-whatmattersis toseetherightperson,attheright time.”
Thisalsoprovidesasolutionto helplocaldoctorsensuretheir patientsarelookedafterlongterm.“Alongsideourexperienced GPs,thecentrewillalsoprovide opportunitiesforthosefinishing training,helpingusplayourpartin future-proofinghealthcarelocally.”
Thecentrewillbeaccessible fromVictoriaAvenue.Sittingon amainbusroutewithplentyof on-siteparking,thelocationwas deliberatelychosenforbeinga shortwalkfromthecitycentre, neartworadiologyclinics,an orthoticsproviderandpharmacies. Enrolmentsareopennowfor PalmerstonNorthresidents, andcanbedoneviawww. groupmedical.nz.
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Seniors-LivingLifeWell
Surgical robot fundraiser for safer surgeries and cancer care
The Palmerston North Hospital Foundation has announced its latest project, fundraising for a world-class surgical robot that will transform surgery and cancer care for the central North Island.
Operated by skilled surgeons, a surgical robot helps make procedures more precise, leading to smaller incisions, fewer complications, and faster recovery Often used in the private health sector, there is currently only one surgical robot available in New Zealand’s public healthcare system, based in Auckland.
Chair of the Palmerston North Hospital Foundation, Brendan Duffy, says this is the core reason that the Foundation has launched this project. “Everyone should have access to the benefits of these surgeries, not just those who can afford to go private ”
Currently, Palmerston North Regional Hospital’s cancer services support 580,000 people Including patients from Palmerston North, Manawatū, Horowhenua, Ōtaki, and Tararua, but also Whanganui, Wairarapa, Taranaki, and Hawke’s Bay This robot will have a major impact on the countless cancer surgeries happening each year
“It’s also becoming a benchmark for talented surgeons - by having one, we can help Palmerston North Regional Hospital attract and retain
surgical staff, strengthening our region’s healthcare workforce ”
Dr Alberto Ramirez, Clinical Director of Surgical Services at Palmerston North Regional Hospital, says surgical robots allow surgeons to perform complex procedures with more precision.
“It magnifies what we’re seeing, highlights blood vessels and shows everything in a 3D view It has no tremor, can do minuscule cuts and rotate tools 360 degrees, which human wrists can’t. The surgeon completely controls the robot; it doesn’t make its own decisions. It’s a tool, but like using tweezers instead of BBQ tongs - it’s next level.”
The long list of operations that this can be used with includes kidney, prostate, bladder, hernia and gynaecology treatments; bowel surgeries; ear, nose and throat procedures; and many others. It’s been used over 14 million times globally, and on a wider range of patients, from infants to the elderly
“Major surgery has a big impact on a patient’s life and their wider whānau, so we need to make this accessible ” says Dr Ramirez “It’s exciting - I’m really passionate that this is something we can do to look after our region’s future It raises my blood pressure, in a good way!”
This is the second significant project for the Foundation, following the successful completion of the Hospital’s new Children’s Emergency Department.
To donate or learn more, visit: www.pnhospitalfoundation.co.nz
Seniors-LivingLifeWell
PeterElliotmakes themostofhislife
WhenPeterElliottwasborn prematurelytherewasa riskhewouldn’tsurvive. Hespentthefirstsixmonthsofhis lifeatKaritaneHospitalinWanganui and,whendischarged,hewasknown as“theoldman.”
“IknewIhadtomakethemost ofmylife,”Petersaid,lookingback, andhedid.
ThisyearElliottwashonoured withthetitleofPresidentEmeritus oftheNewZealandRoseSociety aftermorethan40years’service. Hisdedicationtorosesstartedwhen hejoinedtheWaikatoRoseSociety inthe1970sbutroseswereinthe familyDNAlongbeforethen.
Hisgreatgrandparentspioneered theflowerintheRangitikei.They
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startedtheBullsRoseShowin 1886andhad365bushesintheir impressivegarden,oneforeveryday oftheyear.
WhenElliottcametoPalmerston Northin1986,theremovalvanhad tofindspacefor90roses.Peter andhiswife,Elizabeth,purchased alifestylepropertyinWhakarongo and,overtheyears,doubledtheir rosesto180.
Throughhisknowledgeofrose culture,Elliottwasquicklyelevated throughtheadministrativeranks.He servedthreetermsasPresidentof theManawatuRoseSocietyandwas thenelectedtotheNationalCouncil, becomingPresidentoftheNew ZealandRoseSocietyin2004.
HisfurtherelevationasPresident Emeritus,isatributetohisservice andstanding.“They’llrollmeouton ceremonialoccasions,”hesays.
Buthisachievementsweren’t limitedtoNewZealand.Between 2006and2015,Elliottwasappointed totheWorldFederationofRose SocietiesandattendedWFRS ConventionsinJapan,Canada, Australia,China,SouthAfrica,France andhereinNewZealand.
In2013thecommitteewhichhe
chairedweresuccessfulinhostinga WFRSWorldRegionalConvention inPalmerstonNorth.Further recognitionincludedchairingthe InternationalRoseTrialGrounds CommitteebasedattheEsplanade. Elliottlovesexhibitinghisroses andhasservedasChiefStewardand ChiefJudge.“WhenIjudge,Ilook forcolourandfragrance.Aperfumed 10outof10bloomalwaysdrawsmy eye,”hesays.
Rosestohimarethemostpopular flowersintheworldandhave astrongidentitywithloveand romance.Nootherflowerbesidesa redroseisgivenonValentine’sDay.
ThatshouldmakePalmerston Norththeromanticcapitalofthe world.“Thesoilhereisgood,our climatedoesn’thaveextremesand rosesflourish,”heconfirms.
Despiteservingtoaninternational level,Elliott’sadministrativedays aren’tover.He’spartofateamthat’s organisingthe50thanniversaryof thetrialgroundsinNovember2020 andincorporatingthecelebration withtheNationalRoseShow.
Butifyoubelieverosesare hisfulltimelove,thinkagain. For50yearshe’sbeenaclinical radiographer,dividinghistime betweentutoringhundredsof studentsinhospital,polytechnic anduniversitysettingsandapplying hisknowledgetoreadingand interpretingX-Rays,CTscans, ultrasoundandMRresonanceas ChargeRadiographeratPalms MedicalCentre.
“It’sverysatisfyingbeingableto giveaccurateinformationtomedical staffenablingapatienttoreceive promptandappropriatetreatment,” Elliottsays.“WhatIdoblends togetherscienceandpeople.”
Sincequalifyingin1968,he’sseen theworldofmedicaltechnology burgeoning.ForElliottthebiggest changehasbeenreplacingX-Ray filmwithcomputerbasedimagery. Despitefivedecadesonthejob, Elliott(70)doesn’tintendtoretire.“I havetoomuchknowledgeupstairs,” hesays.
Since2006he’sbeenaJusticeof thePeace.Hequalifiedasajudicial JPandspentanumberofyearson theDistrictCourtJPpanel.“The satisfactionformewastomakea responsiblejudgementandallow peopletoreceiveafairhearing,”he comments.
Whilehiscourtworkisover,he stillfulfilsgeneraldutiessuchas certifyingdocumentsandtaking affidavitsandstatutorydeclarations. Workingwithpeopleissomuch partofhislife,it’snothardto imaginehechairstheManagement CommitteethatrunstheCommunity LeisureCentreinFergusonStreet. It’saCityCouncilassetforpeople andElliottisprouditreceivesabout 800bookingsayear.
Withaneyeforbeauty,creative handsandatalentforprecision,he pursuesyetanotherhobby.He’sa pianist,singerandactivememberof theSavageClub.“Iplaycruiseboat music,”heexplains.“Icomefrom amusicalfamilyandit’srelaxation fromwhatIdo.”
InspiredbyRichardSavage,a19th centuryraconteurwhobecameits Godfather,theSavageClubholds monthlyrecitalsformembersand invitedguestsand,onceayear, presentsapublicconcert.
Itwasheldlastmonth,hostedby rosarian,radiographer,JP,chairman, pianist,accompanistandsinger, PeterElliott.Whoelse?
Whynotbeamentor inyourretirement
WritesKemOrmond
Manypeoplelookforwardto theirgoldenyearsasatime torelax,travel,spendtime withfamiliesandfriends,andenjoy lifeafterwork.Butsometimesthe transitionfromworkingtoretirement canbeachallengeforsome.
Often,seniorsfeeltheynolonger haveapurposeoncetheydon’t havethedailyresponsibilitiesof ajob.Mentoringoffersapurpose thatmakesadifferenceinthelives ofothers.Youmightjustfindthat mentoringcanfillagap,especially asyouareadjustingtoyourchange inlifestyle.
Mentoringcanbehelpingsomeone findajoborachangeincareer, teachingthemanewskill,butitcan alsobeawayofgivingconfidence tosomeonewhoisscramblingto findtheirplaceinlife.Sometimes itisawayofhelpingthemgain confidence,anditcanbejustwhat theyneedtobeguideddownthe rightpathway.
Icameacrossayoungperson lookingforajobtheotherday, keentofindanoutsideoccupation.
Isuggestedthatwhiletheywere looking,theycoulddosome volunteeringatalocalorganic garden.Anopportunitytomake contactsandreallyfindoutifthis sortofjobiswhattheywereafter.
Mentoringcanbegoodforyou asitworksinmanyways,oneby helpingyoumaintainyourcognitive skillsbykeepingyourbrainactive.It canbefunandimproveyourquality oflife,andthesatisfactionyouwill gettoseethepersonyouhave mentoredmoveoninlife.
Lifeisshort,andretirementcan bearatherdauntingprospectfor somepeople.Ifeelmostofuswill knowwhenthetimeisrighttoretire andaneffectivewaytoslowlyease ourselvesintoretirementistoslowly cutdownhoursatourpresentjob.
Ifyouareconsideringmentoring, youcouldconsidergivingyour timefreelytomentor,oryoucould eventurnitintoalow-key,customdesignedjob,soyoucancontinue todowhatyoulove,whilemaking arealimpactonthefutureof yourindustry,whichstillcouldbe financiallyrewarding.
FROM MONTANA TO MANAWATŪ Missoula visit celebrates 44-Year friendship
Palmerston North rolled out a warm Manawatū welcome this week for a visiting delegation from our long-standing US sister city, Missoula, Montana
The delegation, led by Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis, spent the week exploring Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū region, culminating in a ceremony on Sunday to celebrate the refreshed Missoula Reserve in Kelvin Grove
Mayor Davis noted the strong similarities between the two cities
“We’re both riverside university cities, surrounded by mountains, with an outdoorsy culture but economically, we’re also hubs Missoula is a distribution centre, just like Palmerston North and it’s been really helpful to see the successes you’ve had here ”
She said the cities also share common challenges, including housing affordability, supporting people facing economic hardship and responding to climate change
“This kind of sub-national diplomacy really matters,” Mayor Davis said “We can exchange ideas, policy approaches and experiences that help strengthen our communities And it’s powerful to know we have friends on the other side of the world, working alongside us in spirit and partnership ”
During their stay, delegation members were hosted by local families adding a personal dimension to the visit Mayor Davis said this was the first time a sitting Missoula mayor has visited Palmerston North and described the experience as deeply meaningful
“Our time here has been
superb, just superb,” she said “We’ve received such warmth and hospitality, and I’ve learned so much already My homestay with your Deputy Mayor has been wonderful, I really feel like part of the family”
Palmerston North and Missoula have been sister cities since 1982, a relationship that began with academic exchanges between Massey University and the University of Montana Over the years, the partnership has grown to include cultural exchanges, trade visits, indigenous connections and shared student programmes
Palmerston North City Mayor Grant Smith says the visit was a great opportunity to show Missoula’s mayor and the rest of the group what makes our city unique
“It’s been really special to welcome our friends here and share the best of Palmy, from our lively city centre to standout spots across the wider region We’ve showcased Te Utanganui, our fast-growing logistics and distribution hub, and highlighted the innovative, future-focused industries that proudly call Palmy home
“We were also able to share a true taste of Kiwi hospitality, exploring the NZ Rugby Museum, wandering through the Feilding Farmers’ Market, and gathering for a true Kiwi barbeque at Caccia Birch House Those moments of connection matter just as much as the meetings ”
He says the trip also included discussions with local leaders and community members about business technology tourism and ways to keep our cities great places to live, work, and visit
“In many ways, our cities are very similar It’s inspiring to see how closely our priorities align
and how much we all care about our communities Spending time with our friends from Missoula has shown the value and warmth of our long-standing connection and has strengthened our ties for the future ”
The delegation included representatives from Downtown Missoula Partnership, which represents and supports local businesses; Destination Missoula, the city’s tourism promotion agency; the University of Montana’s Native American Centre; and Arts Missoula
Their visit was funded through a Public Diplomacy Grant awarded
by the U S Embassy to Palmerston North City Council, enabling the visitors to gain a deeper understanding of our city, while exploring new opportunities for economic collaboration, particularly in the tourism sector
The trip concluded on Sunday with a community ceremony at Missoula Reserve, which has recently been upgraded with new children’s play equipment and refreshed landscaping The event also featured the unveiling of a carved bench to commemorate the visit and long held friendship between the cities
The delegation from Missoula enjoyed a tour of the NZ Rugby Museum and Te Manawa
The delegation took part in a ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the refreshed Missoula Reserve in Kelvin Grove before leaving for home
TheHeritageFestival2026programmeisout nowandit’sablockbuster!Thefestivalruns fromMarch7toApril12.Here’sasmallsample ofthethingsonoffer:abackofhousetourofTe Manawa;filmscreenings;goldcoinentrytotheRugby Museum;heritagetoolsforteachers;booklaunches; genealogyworkshops;thehistoryofKōhangaReo andKuraKaupapaMāoriintheManawatū;visitsto theTokomaruSteamEngineMuseumandBigginHill HistoricAircraftCentre.Therearecoolcraftsessions likebadge-making,andonewhereyou’llmakegranny squarestoformablanketduringthefestival.Ifyou’ve everwantedtoexplorethetreasuresofMassey UniversityArchives,here’syourchance.There’seven atriptoWellingtontothatwilltakeyoutoplaces likeTheNationalLibraryofNewZealandandthe ParliamentaryLibrary.Comeandexperienceallthe thingsthatwillhelpconnectyoutoyourplaceinthe historyoftheregion.
DrLucyO’Hagan’smemoir‘EverythingButthe Medicine’isonthelonglistforthe2026Ockham awards,andonFridayMarch13at6pmyoucanhear hertalkaboutthebookatCentralLibrary.Fromthe book’sblurb:“OverherlongcareerDrLucyO’Hagan hasdevelopeddeepinsightsintotheprofoundbut oftencomplexrelationshipbetweenpatientsand doctors.Readingaboutherownstrugglewithwhatit meanstobeatrulyusefuldoctorisbothfascinating andabsorbing.”Asthedoctorherselfsays:“Ifyou’ve everbeenapatientandfounddoctorsaweebittricky, you’llreallylikethisbook.Ifyou’readoctorandyou sometimesfindpatientsaweebittricky,youneedto readthisbook”!Findmoregreattalksandworkshops atwww.citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz
SquareEdge–afullyrounded communityartscentre
ByRichardMays
SquareEdge–theformerPalmerston NorthCityCouncilbuildingonthe south-westerncornerofTheSquarenext toAllSaints–isahavenforthecity’sdiverse creativecommunities.
placewherelocalartistscanprofessionally displayandsellawiderangeofartworks thatembracepainting,potteryandceramics, jewellery,sculpture,glassandtextiles.
SquareEdgeartisticdirectorRoseBourke saidthecentreiswherecommunitymembers canconnecttoanartsexperience.
Callingallwriters(andwannabewriters).Theannual writingprojectcalledVersionswillbekickingoff againsoon.Whetheryou’reacompletebeginnerora seasonedpro,everyoneiswelcometosubmitashort story,poem,play,song,orothercreativepiece,tobe publishedinVersionsTuawhitu(theseventhissueof Versions).Lastyearwasthefirsttimeanaudiobook wascreated,andwiththehelpofourfriendsat ManawatūPeople’sRadio,weintendtodoitagain. Youcanreadyourownpiece,orwecanfindsomeone toreaditforyou.YoucanfindtheVersionsTuaono bookfromlastyearonthelibrarycatalogue,aswell asthephysicalaudiobook,andyoucanalsolistento itonLibbyoronMPR’swebsite.Thepromptfor2026 willbecomingoutsoon,alongwithallthedetails youneedtoknow-checkbackontheLocalAuthor Resourcespageoverthenextmonth. Lessplastic?Fantastic!WheelersBooksisone ofthelibrary’sbiggestsuppliers,andtheyrecently introducedaninnovativenewbookcoveringmaterial madeoutofplasticthatwouldotherwiseendupin theocean.PalmerstonNorthCityLibraryisproudto beginusingthisnew“Ocean-Bound Plastic”,whichwillcomeinthe formofbothcontactadhesive covers(typicallyusedon paperbacks)anddust covers(forhardbacks). Bookswhicharecovered withtheocean-bound plasticwillhaveasticker identifyingthem-the stickersarerecycledpaper andwater-based. Tillnexttime, happyreading.
Visualarts,music,dance,recitals,concerts andscreenings,studios,exhibitions, multiculturalexperiences,workshops, classes,artsupplies,foodandcoffeeare accommodatedbythisdistinctiveartdeco stylebuilding.
Municipalofficessince1905–atenure thatinvolvedseveraladditions,extensions,a partialdemolitionanda1944artdecorebuild, itwassupersededin1980bythepresentcivic administrationbuilding.
MembersofthePalmerstonNorth CommunityArtsCouncilsuccessfullylobbied foritsretentionasacounciladministered communityartshub.
Sincethen,#47TheSquarehasbeena centreforemergingartists,whilepromoting communityparticipationinthearts.Annually, morethan250,000peopleeithervisitor makeuseofthefacility.
Today’sSquareEdgeoccupantscontinue thisfour-and-a-halfdecadelongcreativeand artisticlegacy.AnchortenantToniTempleton ofLightboxGalleryandArtSuppliesevenhas bloodtiestothelocalartscene.ArtistBasil Registerwashergrandfather–thelateJack Registerwasheruncle.
Withabackgroundinretail,Templeton openedthebusinessbecause“Icouldn’t gettheartsuppliesandmaterialsIneeded withouthavingtomakeatriptoWellington”.
Shealsounderstandshowintimidatingit canbeforlocalartiststogettheirworkout there.
“Wheredoyoustart?Whodoyoutalkto?It canbeoverwhelming.”
TheLightboxspacewithitshighceiling, largewindowsandgreatlightwasideal forwhatTempletonhadinmind,.Eighteen monthslater,herbusinessnowprovidesa
“Accessibilityisimportant,andaswellas providingsupportforlocalartists,we’reopen toallcommunitygroups,”Bourkesaid. AffordableArtsManawatūStudioon TheSquareschoolholidayworkshops,free orsubsidisedopportunitiesforanyoneincludingretirees-togivesomethinglike portraitureorpotteryago,alongwitharts andcraftmarketsarepartofthisinclusive agenda.
TherecentJanuaryartsfestivalkept interestupovertheholidayperiod,while SquareEdgeprovidescoordinationfor October’sannualManawatūArtsTrail.
Withfourpublicgalleryspaces,theEvelyn RawlinsRoomandtheFX2theatrette,the centrecontinuestohostexhibitions,Musica Viva,youthorchestraanddancerehearsals, TrinityCollegeexamsandyogaclasses.Italso offersaffordablevenuesforhireandstudio spacestolease.
AmonganumberofnewSquareEdge businessesistheJapaneseandKorean flavouredSakuraSushi&CoffeeBar;Ace Savali’sHeritageInktattoosalonspecialising inPolynesiandesigns,Samoantatauandtā moko;theHA&CohairsalonandPage’s BookNook–asecond-handbookstoreand exchange.
TherearelongstandingtenantsinToi Warbrick,GreenBikes,Speladd,Alliance Francaise,CreativeJourneys,RobynLaing, KenThomasandIanHarman.
You’reinvitedtodropin,viewthemonthly exhibitions,visittheoffice,askquestions andconnecteitherinpersonoronlineat communityarts.org.nzandenjoythediversity ofthecity’svibrantartsscene.
BUILT FOR MANAWATŪQuality You Can Trust, Value You Can See
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What sets Quin Buildings apart is simple: you’re buying direct No middlemen, no inflated costs, just high quality kitset buildings produced by a company with decades of design experience behind every beam, sheet and screw That direct from the manufacturer advantage is at the core of the value that Kiwis across the country, and increasingly here in Manawatū, continue to rely on
Quin’s well known range of kitset garages remains a top choice for those seeking extra space, protection for vehicles or a dedicated workshop
Whether you need a single, double or triple garage, these designs are created to be strong, functional and adaptable, perfect for urban homeowners, lifestyle block owners and rural properties alike
For those on the land, Quin’s farm buildings offer durability with practical features that make a real difference Their kitset farm structures come with barge and spout flashings as standard, a reflection of the company’s commitment to usability and longevity Designed to handle New Zealand conditions these buildings support everything from machinery storage to animal sheltering and workshop space
The growing Manawatū housing market also benefits from Quin’s range of kitset houses and sleepouts, designed to meet a variety of needs, from compact one bedroom options to larger, multi room layouts For families wanting more space, property owners looking to add accommodation or lifestyle block owners needing self contained units Quin offers practical, cost effective solutions backed by decades of building expertise
Adding to their comprehensive offering, Quin Buildings has partnered with Garador to supply garage doors suitable for both domestic and commercial needs And with Quin Roofing manufacturing a wide variety of long run roofing and cladding profiles, customers can source complete building solutions from a single trusted supplier
From sales through to delivery, Quin Buildings manages more of the process than almost any other
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This streamlined approach ensures consistency, quality and exceptional value, core principles that have shaped their reputation for over 75 years
As Manawatū continues to grow, Quin Buildings stands ready to support that progress with dependable, New Zealand made kitsets built for local conditions
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OPINION
TeĀpiti–ManawatūGorge: Ourgreatconnector
FionaGordon-DeputyChair,HorizonsRegionalCouncil
ThemightyManawatūRiverwasflowingfastandwidethrough PalmerstonNorthlastweek.Loadedwithsedimentandlogs,it sweptunderFitzherbertBridge,pastAhimateParkandTuritea Pā,onitsmeanderingjourneysouthtotheManawatūEstuary andintotheTasmanSea.
WhilePalmerstonNorth experiencedrelatively mildweather,theriverin floodwasevidenceoftheweather eventourupstreamneighbours weredealingwith.TheTararua, ManawatūandRangitīkeidistricts eachdeclaredlocalcivildefence emergencies,followedbya Regionalemergencydeclaration. Therewerewidespreadpower outages,roadclosuresanddamage tocropsandforestryblocks,but thankfullynolossoflife.Agencies arenowworkingtohelptheregion torecover.
Floodeventslikethisremind usthatwhileTeĀpiti–Manawatū Gorgeisastunningscenicdivide betweentheTararuaandRuahine ranges,thorughwhichthe ManawatūRiverflows,itisalsoa greatconnectorofourcommunities fromeastandwest.
Formedbytectonicforcesand theflowoftheManawatūRiver,Te
Āpiti–ManawatūGorgeistheonly placeinNewZealandwhereariver beginsitsjourneyontheopposite sideofthemaindividetowhereit joinsthesea.Theareahasarich culturalhistoryandisanisolated remnantofnativepodocarpforest, stillhometomanypreciousplants andanimals.
TheopeningofTeAhuaTuranga: ManawatūTararuaHighwayand newcarparkareaprovidesan opportunitytotakeafreshviewof TeĀpiti–ManawatūGorgeandthe ManawatūRiveritself.Thebeautiful artworkandstoryboardsalong thesharedpathway,theGorge QuarterStore,andbushwalksup throughtheancientforestwithin thescenicreservearejustafewof theofferingsavailableforthosethat chosetostopin.
WhileTeĀpiti–ManawatūGorge isageographicaldivide,itisequally agreatconnector,bringingour communitiestogether.
Localheroesleadkiwichargein Trans-TasmanStrongmanClash
Theultimatetestofstrength andskillreturnstoTeMaraeo Hine(TheSquare)thisMarch, astheSirEionEdgarSouthern HemisphereHighlander Championshipheadlinesthe FordRangerNewZealand RuralGames.
Forthefirsttimeinfiveyears,a powerhouseAustralianteam willcrosstheditchtochallenge NewZealand’sfinestforthecoveted titleofSouthernHemisphere champion.Thetitanicclashissetfor Sunday,15thMarch2026,withtwo ofPalmerstonNorth’sownleading thechargeforthehomecrowd.
Eventorganiserandformer competitorJonoMacfarlanesays thetrans-Tasmanrivalrypromisesan unforgettablespectacle.
“ThereturnoftheOzziesraises thestakesfortheKiwisandthe intensityofeachathlete,”said Macfarlane.“We’reinforaraw displayofpower,precision,andgrit. HavinglocalheroeslikeAdamand Jarnaonthestartlinemakesthisa must-watchforPalmy.”
TEAMNEWZEALAND
•AdamMiller (Palmerston North):Themantobeat.Thelocal probationofficeristheundefeated reigningchampionandafour-time winneroftheSouthernHemisphere
Highlandertitle.Knownforhis incrediblestrength,includinga 400kgdeadlift,Millercombinesraw powerwiththetechnicalprecision ofaHighlandGamesmasterto dominatethefield.Hewillbeaiming tocontinuehisreignonhomesoil.
•JarnaMihaere (Dannevirke):A dominantforceinstrengthsports, MihaereholdstheNZRuralGames stonerecordandcomesfreshoff victoriesatPacificStrongest2025 andNaturalNewZealandStrongest 2025.AkeymemberoftheIron BrothersPacificaStrongmanClub, heisexpectedtohavethemightiest supportcrewinTheSquarecheering himon.
•CraigManson (Ashburton): ThereigningNZHighlandGames ChampionandRuralGamesrecord holderfortheLightWeightfor Distance.
TEAMAUSTRALIA
•LukeReynolds (Sydney):A veteranof130contestsover18 years,ReynoldsisaPro-level strongman,highlandgamesathlete, andteamleader.
•BradmanHouston (Sydney): Arisingstarwhoplaced3rdat Australia’sStrongestManand 2ndattheAustralianHighlander Championships.
•LachlanPage (Adelaide):A formerelitediscusthrowerturned multipleAustralianHighlandGames champion.
Theathleteswillbattleacross traditionalheavyevents,including thecabertoss,hammerthrow, weightfordistance,andanew ‘StoneRound’withthreehead-toheadchallenges.
•What: SirEionEdgarSouthern HemisphereHighlander Championship
•Where: TeMaraeoHine(The Square),PalmerstonNorth
•When: Sunday,15thMarch2026
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Ithasbeenafullsummeracrossthecity,withplentyofsunshineandafairbitof wildweatherinthemix.Ithasbeengreattoseesomanyofyououtenjoyingevents, catchingupwithfamilyandfriends,andsupportingactivitiesrightacrossPalmerston Northasoursummereventsseasonstartstowinddown.
Ialsowanttothankyouforthe wayyouareusingourrecycling services.Throughlastyear’s kerbsidecollectionsalone,ourteam pickedup604,488recyclingbins and200,122glasscrates.Thatmeant morethan4,500tonnesofmaterial waskeptoutoflandfill.Ontopof that,youdroppedoff7,324tyres and6,164tonnesofgreenwasteat AwapuniResourceRecoveryPark. Youalsobrought3.5tonnesof polystyrene,13,209e-wasteitems likeoldphonesandappliances,and 2.75tonnesofTetraPakandother liquidpaperboardpackagingtoour FergusonStreetrecyclingcentre andotherdropoffpoints.These numbersshowrealcommitmentto reducingwasteandmakingrecycling partofdailylife.ElectedMembers havealsoagreedtotrialasoft plasticsrecyclingschemeatdrop offpointsinthecityfromJuly.Keep aneyeoutonCouncilswebsiteand socialmediaandemailnewsletterfor moreinformationsoon.
LastyearIsaidIwouldreportback onthefeedbackyousharedonthe ManawatūRegionalFreightRing
Road.Morethanfivehundredofyou camealongtoexposandworkshops totalkthroughthepossibleroute options.Allthatfeedbackhasnow beenbroughttogetherinareport. Thiswillhelpusmovefromalong listofoptionstoashortlist,thento apreferredroutebeforeSeptember 2026.Youcanreadthereportat pncc.govt.nz/ringroad.Elected memberswillreceiveafullproject updateinthecomingweeks,and therewillbefurtherchancesfor youtostayinvolvedasthework progresses.
Overthenextfewweeksyouwill alsobeabletohaveyoursayon Council’sAnnualBudget.Thissets outourprioritiesandspendingfor thenext12months.Consultation openson11March.IntheLongTermPlanwehadproposedatotal ratesincreaseof8.5percent.We haveworkedhardtobringthat downto4.9percentforyouto consider.Duringconsultationyou willbeabletogotoourwebsite, enteryouraddressandseewhat yourproposedpropertyrateswould be.Thisisalsothefinalyearofthe
movetoafull5050CapitalValue andLandValueratingsplit,sosome individualpropertiesmayseea changebasedonthat.Youwillbe abletomakeasubmissiononline,or atourCustomerServiceCentreand libraries.
SeparatetotheAnnualBudget, wehavealsoreviewedourUser FeesandChargesforJuly.Some willincreasetoreflectrisingcostsin thoseservices.Thisincludeschanges toswimmingpoolentry,although underfiveswillcontinuetoswimfree withacaregiver.Iknowanyincrease infeescanbesensitive,especially whenmanyhouseholdsarealready feelingcostpressures.Councilhas tocarefullybalancewhatisfunded throughratesandwhatisfunded bythepeoplewhouseaparticular service.
Ialsowanttoacknowledgethe workofourcommunityreference groups.TheseincludetheDisability ReferenceGroup,PasifikaReference Group,SeniorsReferenceGroup andHeritageReferenceGroup. Theygiveusadirectwaytohear frompeoplewithlivedexperience
indifferentcommunities.Members sharepracticalinsightsthathelpus plan,developanddeliverservices andprogrammesinawaythat worksbetterforyou.Arecent exampleistheworkwithour DisabilityReferenceGrouponnew materialaboutdisabilityservice dogs,explainingwheretheycango andhowimportanttheyareforthe peopletheysupport.
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ByGrantSmith, MayorofPalmerstonNorth
Bernie’s Way honours local builder
Anewly completed road in Feilding has been officially named Bernie Way, recognizing the decades of dedication and impact made by local builder Bruce Hill
The name was officially approved after a heartfelt nomination by his son, Glen Hill, who recognized his father’s lifelong dedication not just to construction, but to building something even more enduring: a legacy of integrity, hard work, and fairness.
For 60 years, Bruce Hill played a pivotal role in the growth and transformation of Feilding through his work as a builder: first building with Stu Hogan and Ray Kitchen before starting his own company, Hill Construction.
the easiest thing. I’m incredibly proud that future generations will drive down a road named in his honour”
The nickname Bernie dates back to Bruce’s time as a student at Manchester Street School by a teacher who thought each child needed a nickname A nickname that then carried Bruce through school, rugby with the Feilding Yellows, and his career as a builder
Primarily residential, his work is etched into the rural landscape of the district, but it’s the way he did businesswith honest morals, a tireless work ethic, and a deep respect for his customers - that truly set him apart.
“My father always believed that the strongest foundation isn’t just concrete, it’s character,” said Glen Hill. “He built his company on doing the right thing, even when it wasn’t
Although Bernie passed away in July last year, he was aware of the upcoming honour and knew where “his street” would be located within the latest Port Street East development, part of the Kāinga Ora project. When completed, Bernie Way will be home to 15 houses in part of the wide 20 home development.
“This isn’t just a street sign. It’s a thank-you from our community to someone who helped shape our rural and residential areas”, Mayor Michael Ford explains. It’s fitting that Bruce’s nickname becomes part of the Feilding map ”
With the development nearing completion, the street sign will be hung shortly An appropriate recognition to Bruce’s forwardthinking approach that defined his success over the years.
“Ithoughtitwascovered” Thefivemostexpensivewords.
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Landlordinsuranceisnotone sizefitsall.Mostpoliciescover thebasicslikeaccidental damage,andsometimeslossof rent.Buttheconditionsmatter. Forexample,someinsurers requireregularinspectionstokeep covervalid.Aleadinginsurer,for instance,requiresinspectionsevery threemonthstomeetthepolicy conditionsandmaintaincover.
Unpaidrentisoneofthebiggest stresspointsIseeforlandlords, becauseevengreattenantscan hitaroughpatch.Illness,job changes,familystuff,ithappens. Inourteamwearestrictandfast onarrearsmanagement,butwe arealsorealisticandweworkwith thetenanttogetthingsbackon trackasearlyaspossible.Insurance cantakesomeofthestingout bycoveringrentlossincertain situations.Thekeyischecking exactlywhat“lossofrent”means inyourpolicy,whattriggersa claim,andwhatevidenceyouneed. Somepoliciesmayalsohelpifthe
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Thenthereislegislationchange. Tenancyrulesshift,andyourpolicy needstokeepup.Forexample, underthefamilyviolenceprovisions atenantcanendatenancyfastwith afamilyviolencewithdrawalnotice, withonlytwodaysnotice.Afterthat date,theyarenotliableforrent, whichcanleaveyouwithasudden vacancy.Somepoliciesonlycover rentlossinspecificscenariosorvia addons,soitpaystocheckwhat actuallytriggerscover.
Methcontaminationisanother commonassumption.Landlords oftenthink“methiscovered” fullstop.Inreality,coverlimits, definitions,andproofrequirements varybyinsurerandpolicywording. Whatmattersiswhatyourpolicy says,andwhatevidenceyouwould needifaclaimeverhadtobemade.
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FocusonManawatū
Lastweek’ssevereweatherleft atrailofdestructionacrossour district.Farmers,localbusinesses andfamilieshavebeenseverely impactedandleftwithsignificant damage,manyfacingdayswithout power.Thewindcertainlytookits toll.Mythoughtsarewitheveryone stillworkingthroughtheaftermath.
InthedaysfollowingthestormI spenttimeatbothRangitīkeiand ManawatuDistrictCouncils.Itwas goodtocatchupwithMayorsAndy WatsonandMichaelFord,their teams,andCivilDefenceController HamishWaugh.Theworkthatwent onbehindthescenestomonitor andmanagethesituationwashuge.
Aswitheveryeventwhich testsus,wealsosawthebest ofRangitīkei.Farmersopened trackstoreachstrandedmotorists, neighboursdeliveredhotmeals, councilcrewsworkedlong hourstoreopenroads,andtree contractorsandlinesteamsbattled throughharshconditions.Thank youtoeveryonewhosteppedup fortheircommunityandtoour outstandingemergencyservices–yourcommitmentandhardworkis hugelyappreciated.
It’sfantastictoseeconstruction underwayontheexpansionof PalmerstonNorthHospital’s EmergencyDepartment.The $14.4millioninvestmentisthe mostsignificantupgradetoED facilitiesin25yearsandwill deliverrealbenefitsforpeople acrossManawatūandRangitīkei whodependonPalmerstonNorth Hospitalforurgentcare.The projectwilladd15newpointsof care,increasingcapacitybyaround 40percentwhileimprovingpatient flow,privacyandsafetyforboth patientsandstaff.Alongsidethis, twonewCTscannerswillbeup andrunningthismonth,enabling anextra3,000scanseveryyear. TheEmergencyDepartmentwill remainopenthroughoutthebuild toensurecontinuityofcare.
Anewspecialistschoolfor PalmerstonNorth,tobebuiltat QueenElizabethCollege,willbe thefirstofitskinddeliveredin NewZealandin50years.Itwas greattobeattheannouncementat QECalongsideEducationMinister HonEricaStanfordandFinance MinisterHonNicolaWillis.Opening inTerm2,2027,thePalmerston
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Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabout propertyinvestment,Iamalways happytochatoverthephoneor meetforacoffee.
NorthSpecialistSchoolwillsupport studentsacrossManawatūand Rangitīkeiwithmodern,purposebuiltlearningandtherapyspaces designedaroundtheirneeds.A wonderfulnewfacilityproviding localfamilieswithgreaterchoice closetohomeandtheconfidence theirchildrencanlearninan environmentwhichsuitsthem. ThePrimeMinisterhas announcedthegeneralelection willbeheldon7November.I’m excitedtobestandingagainas National’scandidateforRangitīkei. RepresentingRangitīkeiisan honourandaprivilege,andoneI
nevertakelightly.AsyourMP,my roleistolisten,toadvocateand toensureourvoicescarryweight inWellington,andtopushfor outcomesourcommunitiesneed anddeserve.Overthepasttwo years,Ihaveworkedhardtodo justthat.I’mproudtobepartofa governmentfocusedonfixingthe basics,buildingthefuture. Asalwaysifyouhaveanything you’dliketodiscusspleasefeelfree toemailmeatSuze.RedmayneMP@ parliament.govt.nzorcall06323 7253.Youcanalsofollowme onFacebookatfacebook.com/ SuzeRedmayneMP
Newinclusivehorseshow launchedforPalmerstonNorth
Anewequestrianeventwill takethereinsinPalmerston NorthinApril,followingthe cancellationofthenational HorseoftheYearshow.
TheYearoftheHorseShow isagrassrootsalternative inspiredbytheChinese Zodiac’sYearoftheFireHorse—a symbolofpassion,boldaction,and transformation—heldfrom18-19 April2026atKyrewoodEquestrian Park.
Theneweventhasbeencreated byIntuitiveEquine’sMargo Lawrence,whoranpopularTielcey Parkequestrianshowsfrom20052011.
MargosaystheinauguralYearof theHorseShow‘FireHorseEdition’ promisesanuplifting,community drivenexperiencedesignedfor everydayriders,aswellasanotto-be-missed‘ArabianSpectacular’ nightshow.Theeventisopento anyone,regardlessofexperience.
“Ithasafocusonfun, affordability,andinclusivity,”she says.“Weareinvitingparticipants ofallbackgroundsandabilitiesto cometogethertocelebratethe horse-humanbond.”
Shesaystheonlyentry
requirementisasimple commitmentto‘loveyourhorse’.
Margosaystheneweventfor 2026willbeanopen,welcoming environmentforriders,families,and horseenthusiastsalike.TheYear oftheHorseshowwillshowcasea diverseprogramme,including:
•Afullrangeofcompetitions, fromjumpingandin-handclasses tohobbyhorseandriddenevents.
•Livedemonstrationsandan interactive“AsktheExpert”Q&A session.
•Tradestands,abustling marketplace,andavarietyoffood trucks.
•AspecialKyrewoodBBQ Reunion,honouringtheGorton family’slegacyasformerKyrewood ridingschoolownersandmentors.
•The‘ArabianSpectacular’night show,settobeahighlightofthe weekend.
Entryforthepublicisbygold coindonation,withallproceeds goingdirectlytosupportHato HoneStJohn’sAmbulance.
TheHorseoftheYearshowwas cancelledinDecemberlastyear, afterbeingheldfor72years,most recentlyinHastings.
Photo:Isobel,left,7,riding KyrewoodEvensong,andCaelee Gaskin,5,enjoySantoftForest.
Focus on The Arts
Inside Natasha Christensen’s Slow Woven Textile Studio
Nestled in the rolling hills of Ashhurst, fibre artist Natasha Christensen has created a sanctuary where traditional weaving meets the quiet beauty of everyday life A Manawatū-based weaver, Natasha works exclusively with natural yarns, hand-dyeing in colours inspired by the rich native plant life of Aotearoa From earthy harakeke tones to the bright yellows of kōwhai
flowers, her colour choices reflect the landscapes that surround her Natasha’s weaving balances artistry and everyday usefulness
Nitschke MBE, who guided and encouraged Natasha until her passing earlier this year
Natasha’s studio is a bright and spacious workshop on her family’s farm She shares it with her father, rural artist Graham Christensen, creating a vibrant hub of creativity
Natasha’s weaving balances artistry and everyday usefulness.
Her signature handwoven wool and mohair throw blankets are equally at home on a gallery wall as they are thrown over the arm of a chair, bringing colour to a room and ready to be wrapped around shoulders on a cool evening This philosophy of beauty through usefulness was shaped by her mentor the celebrated Feilding master-weaver Esther
She opens the studio to the public on the first Sunday of each month 10am – 4pm for Slow Sundays in the Studio You can join Natasha in the studio to view her latest work, watch weaving demonstrations and even have a go at weaving by making a colourful mug rug to take home for free
Find the studio at 84 Glenburn Road, Ashhurst follow the road up the hill to the very end and look for the orange flag
From May Natasha will be teaching a series of Beginners Weaving Workshops See the website for more information: www slowwoven co nz
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Regent completes interior upgrade for 2026 year
When the Regent on Broadway went dark, its interior went light
For the last month the interior of the theatre has been lit while staff carried out essential maintenance in preparation for a busy season ahead When a theatre is “dark” it means it’s closed for cleaning, repairs and upgrading The Regent on Broadway has used its quiet period over January to carry out essential work
A major project has been removing the existing plaster on the upstairs wall caused by water damage over a period of time The Palmerston North City Council engaged Programmed Property Services to pare back the plaster from the wall, reinstate it and paint over the surface with the original colour
Scaffolding was erected for safety and ease of access and painters, Te Arahu Gilsenan and Keith Warner, started work immediately after the Jimmy Carr concerts in mid-January, completing the restoration this week
“The work on the upstairs right wall is essential maintenance and adds to the aesthetic value of the 96-year-old building,” General Manager, David Walsh said “Prior to the restoration the roof and guttering had been repaired to ensure the wall was watertight so there’d be no further water damage ”
Some other essential work over January has included painting the stage, vacuuming the curtains using a fireman’s hoist and lowering the chandeliers to check and clean them
“While we’ve preparing the theatre for another busy season, maintenance is an ongoing commitment in a building that will celebrate its centenary in 2030,” Walsh said
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COLUMN McKay On Sport with Hamish McKay
Fifty years ago. First of all, how did that even happen? There we were in a much simpler time, when long hot summers were the norm and our love of rugby was as strong as ever, if somewhat tested by the All Blacks three month tour of South Africa
I’m picking Audrey Green would have been spinning the incomparable More than a Feeling by Boston on 2ZA, Coke would have the PNBHS 1st XV ticking along, the tree-lined Fitzherbert Avenue as resplendent as ever Ice Cream at the Blue Moon Dairy before hitting the Esplanade
And then there was the Ranfurly Shield. 1976 would draw a line in the sand as Manawatu Rugby took the step into provincial powerhouse status. With a few of
our key men away with the All Blacks, as was the case with Auckland we were perfectly capable of claiming the old log of wood. But that had been the plan many times before In the end a wobbly old drop goal by the late Doug Rollerson would give Manawatu the win and with it three years of Shield glory
The two photographs that accompany this article tell a thousand words The Manawatu team were special. Names like Donaldson, Callesen, Old, Loveday and Knight all featuring in the on-field action All past or soon to be All Blacks. The second pic, from later that night captures the moment of ultimate team pride as Perry Harris is lifted aloft by his team-mates. Coach Graham Hamer smile says it all as he has just informed Harris he is off the South Africa to join the All Blacks. 1976, you’re 50 years ago, but getting better with age!
Discover Autumn at Te Manawa
Brent Harris: Home and Back Again UNTIL 19 JUL | FREE At 22, Brent Harris left Palmerston North in a brave act of self-discovery This exhibition explores Harris’ painting and printmaking in relation to the collection he grew up visiting at the former Manawatū Art Gallery
Robin White: Tuituia | Something Is Happening Here
7 MAR - 10 MAY | FREE
For more than 50 years, Dame Robin White’s art has portrayed people and their environments in Aotearoa New Zealand, Kiribati, Fiji, Tonga, and beyond. These places have transformed her life and art. This exhibition explores a selection of artworks spanning her career – from early paintings to recent collaborative tapa (bark cloth). Developed and presented by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Witipū 14 MAR - 19 JUL | FREE In Witipū, or witchy poo, six wāhine Māori associated with Toioho ki Āpiti, explore the mana and diverse roles of Māori women on the Marae and beyond
Feather, Fur and Bone
EVERY DAY | FREE
This exhibition explores the complex relationship in which humans have relied on animals for essentials like food, shelter, and clothing – urging us to consider how we continue to use animal materials in the 21st century
Out in the Field
EVERY DAY | FREE
Peter Bush (1930–2023) was a legendary New Zealand photojournalist with an insatiable desire to discover and record the world Out in the Field is an invitation to delve into the collection, following Peter Bush back through time
Image credit: Robin White, Mangaweka, 1973
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Manawatū What’s On
March/Poutūterangi 2026
MARCH 7 - APRIL 12
HeritageFestival – A 5 week-long celebration of loca history and her tage, based from City Library and atothervenues, Info pncl@ pncc govt nz, 06 351 4100
MARCH 26 – APRIL 19
ChilledEventIceRink–10am – 10pm, Te Marae o Hine/The Square Info PalmyNZ co nz
EXHIBITIONS
AlanaMaysArtPop-Up,Tues-Sat 10am-5 30pm, 154 The Square Info alanamayscreations com
- UNTIL MARCH 30
JonnyKan–AlienArmadaInvasionEarth;WhiriaToi–fibre artists;The‘ettes –prints&pods;ViktoriaKaraman-Re;FREE 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday Square Edge Community Arts, 47 The Square Info communityarts org nz/ PERFORMANCES
FRIDAY MARCH 6
PalmyComedyFest2026– Geoff Risso e: Geoffinate y Maybe?, 645pm; TylerBrailey: Desperate ForLavity, 750pm; Callum Wagstaff: I WantYourKidney 8 55pm; Late NightLine-up 10pm Globe Theatre 312 Main St Info globetheatreco nz, 06 351 4409, comedyhubpalmycom
JXL,TimPhin&MikeyJ– R18 11pm–3am, Holy Grail, 511 Main St Info holygrail nz
SATURDAY MARCH 7
AshhurstVillageFarmersMarket- 8am-1pm 71 Cambridge Ave Info facebook com/people/Ashhurst-Village-Market Kids‘n’Country(FordRangerNewZealandRuralGames)-–FREE games prizes -10am-1pm, ManchesterSquare Feilding Info: feild ng co nz, 06 323 3318
ACelebrationinPsalmsoldandnew!– 2 30pm Pathways StAndrews Presbyterian Church, Church St pathwayspresbyterianchurch nz
SummerMovieNightinTheSquare-Mufasa:TheLionKing–FREE 6 30pm Te Marae o H ne - The Square Info palmybid co nz/ PalmyComedyFest2026– Samantha Hannah, 645pm; Snap Old, 750pm; Joel Vinsen: Joe ’ s LairOf Laughs, 8 55pm; Late Night Line-up 10pm, Globe Theatre 312 Main St Info globetheatreco nz, 06 351 4409, comedyhubpalmycom
Flamencodanza-7pm Globe Theatre 312 Main St Info s xtosixtynz com/ globetheatreco nz, 06 351 4409
TooManyChiefs– 7.30pm Hokowhitu Bowl ng C ub 279 AlbertSt. Info facebook com/BentHorseshoeCafe, 027 368 2367
SUNDAY MARCH 8 – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
FeildingLunchontheSquare–EatStreetMarket: Food music and market, 10am – 2pm, ManchesterSquare Feilding Info: feild ng co nz, 06 323 3318
InstituteofRegisteredMusicTeachersEugeneAlbulescu Seminar-1-5pm, Freyberg High School Info Manawatū nstitute Facebook page
SuzannePrentice&FriendsinConcert–2pm, Ngaire Ngatuere Auditorium, 394 Church St Info creativestageworks co nz
MasQueNada play Manawatū Jazz Clubs March Club Day, 5pm Function Room Willow Park Tavern 820 Trema ne Ave Info mjc org nz/ InternationalWomen’sDayManawatūwithGraduateWomen Manawatū film fundraiser‘Wuthering Heights (M) 6pm Foca PointCinema & Cafe, 223 Cuba St Info & reservations 06 241 8417
PrimaFaciebySuzieMiller– directed forNZ Theatre Co by M chae Hurst starr ng Cassandra Woodhouse 7pm Pohangina Hall Info pohanginava leynz 06 329 4723
BattleOfTheBands2026NationalChampionship-Manawatū Heat– 730pm, Creat ve Sounds - The Stomach, 84 Lombard St Info facebook.com/TheStomach.NZ 06 359 0120.
MONDAY MARCH 9
NormanWale- 2-3,30pm C ty Mission Fr endship Centre 338 Church St Info 06 355 1204, info@citymiss on co nz MusicaViva, 730pm, Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge Info facebook com/Mus caVivaManawatu
OnstageManawatūConcert730pm, Savage Club Hall 100 Campbell St Info 06 357 4253
TUESDAY MARCH 10
LloydCole:Electricsolo–730pm, Globe Theatre, 312 Main St Info comedyhubpa mycom globetheatreco nz 06 351 4409
WEDNESDAY MARCH 11
ManawatūJazzClub-JazzCafé–6-8pm Neighbourhood Palmy cnrChurch St& Linton St Info facebook com/ neighbourhoodpa my
OrganistHansHielscher(Ger)-730pm Pathways StAndrew’s Presbyter an Church, Church St pathwayspresbyter anchurch nz
FRIDAY MARCH 13
FordRangerNewZealandRuralGames– FREE ENTRY, 1/3 9am4pm, Te Marae o Hine/The Square Info ruralgames co nz
PalmyComedyFest2026–Untitled Rainbow Youth Showcase
645pm; Man sh Latch, 750pm; Morgan & Jaydas Sketchy Comedy Show 8 55pm; Late NightLine-up, 10pm, G obe Theatre, 312 Main St Info globetheatreco nz, 06 351 4409, comedyhubpalmycom
RailwayMurderMystery– 1920s themed whodunnit R18, 7pm, Function Room Wi lowpark Tavern 820 Trema ne Ave Info Feilding & D strictSteam Rai & A Stab in the Dark MurderMyster es NZ, events steamra l org nz
HolyGrailPresents:Backtothe90’s with Jolyon Petch plus guests, 10pm–3am Holy Grail 511 Main St Info holygrail nz
SATURDAY MARCH 14
FordRangerNewZealandRuralGames–FREE ENTRY 2/3, 9am4pm, Te Marae o Hine/The Square Info ruralgames co nz
REACHRoslynFamilyMovieNight:FindingNemoFREE tea, coffee, popcorn, 5 30pm, Roslyn School Field, 38 Kipl ng St Info House NextDoorCommunity Centre” facebook page
PalmyComedyFest2026– FINAL Justin Ngai: The H ll I’ l Ouchies On, 645pm Show Title InsertHere Signed Auntie Lianne, 750pm Opet Vaka: Work In Motion 8 55pm; Late NightL ne-up, 10pm Globe Theatre 312 Main St. Info globetheatre.co.nz 06 351 4409 comedyhubpalmycom
HolyGrailPresents:Rosh&Roll, 11pm–3am, Ho y Gra l, 511 Main St Info holygrail nz
SUNDAY MARCH 15
FordRangerNewZealandRuralGames– FREE ENTRY, 3/3, 9am4pm, Te Marae o Hine/The Square Info ruralgames co nz
MONDAY MARCH 16
ForFolkSake- 2-3,30pm C ty Mission Fr endship Centre 338 Church St Info 06 355 1204 info@citymission co nz
TUESDAY MARCH 17
SanitariumWeet-BixKidsTRYathlon–8am–1pm, Ong ey Park, Park Rd Info tryathlon co nz
OpenHeavenPrayerEvent2026- 7pm Regenton Broadway Info regent co nz/shows, 06 350 2100
WEDNESDAY MARCH 18
AutumnShow-Rongotea&DistrictHorticultural&Produce Society– 1-4pm, Te Kawau Memorial Recreat on Centre, Wye St, Rongotea Info facebook com/rongoteahorticulturalsociety
ManawatūJazzClub-JazzCafé– 6-8pm, Neighbourhood Palmy cnrChurch St& Linton St Info facebook com/ neighbourhoodpa my
THURSDAY MARCH 19
CentralDistrictsFieldDays 1/3, 9am-4pm Manfeild Park, South St, Fe lding Info cdfielddays co nz 0800 333 678
42ndStreet- PNBHS/PNGHS Sen orProduction Company
730pm Speirs Centre, PNBHS, Featherston St Info pnbhs school nz
FRIDAY MARCH 20
CentralDistrictsFieldDays,2/3, 9am-4pm Manfeild Park, South St, Fe lding Info cdfielddays co nz 0800 333 678
42ndStreet- PNBHS/PNGHS Sen orProduction Company, studentmat nee 1pm, Speirs Centre PNBHS, Featherston St Info pnbhs school nz
Bites&BeatsPalmyNorth– 1/3, food trucks, live music stalls, desserts, games kids’ movies and giveaways, 4pm–10pm, Central Energy TrustArena Info PalmyNZ co nz
FestivalofColours–HoliFestival– FREE 5–8pm, Te Marae o Hine
– The Square Info PNEvents@pncc govt nz, 06 356 8199
DynastyPoleCompetition-Amateurs - 6pm Globe Theatre, 312 Main St Info globetheatreco nz 06 351 4409
Resistors- Live hardware music & e ectronica with JustGeorge, SGP, researchintospeed & Synthetic Chi dren – 8pm Tony’s Pizza 134 The Square Info tonyspizza co nz
Wandrella–Palmerston North Folk Mus c Club, 8pm, Theosophica Hall, 304 Church St Info pnfo kc ubweeblycom
SATURDAY MARCH 21
AshhurstVillageFarmersMarket-8am-1pm, 71 Cambridge Ave Info facebook com/people/Ashhurst-Village-Market CentralDistrictsFieldDays,3/3, 9am-4pm Manfeild Park, South St Feilding Info cdfielddays co nz, 0800 333 678
TheGreatManawatūSteamFair– 1/2, 10am–4pm, 76 Maewa Rd, Feilding Info facebook com/steamtractionsocietynz/
Bites&BeatsPalmyNorth–2/3 food trucks ive mus c, stal s desserts, games kids’ movies and g veaways, 4pm–10pm, Central Energy TrustArena Info PalmyNZ co nz
DynastyPoleCompetition–Semi-Pro - 6pm, Globe Theatre, 312 Main St Info globetheatreco nz 06 351 4409
42ndStreet-PNBHS/PNGHS SeniorProduction Company 730pm Speirs Centre, PNBHS Featherston St Info pnbhs school nz
You,Me,Everybody:MidnightAlbumTour–730pm, Hokowhitu Bowl ng Club, 279 AlbertSt Info facebook com/ BentHorseshoeCafe 027 368 2367
SUNDAY MARCH 22
TheGreatManawatūSteamFair– 2/2 10am–4pm 76 Maewa Rd Feilding Info facebook com/steamtractionsocietynz
FamilyFunDay– with Manawatū Community Hub L braries, 10am–1pm Victoria Park, WestSt, Feild ng Info mchl@mdc govt nz, 06 323 5373
42ndStreet- PNBHS/PNGHS SeniorProduction Company, 2pm, Speirs Centre PNBHS Featherston St. Info pnbhs schoo .nz
SundayMatineeConcert–AndrewAtkins(piano)&Caitlin Morris(cello), $5+ koha 2 30pm, Globe Theatre Main St Info globetheatreco nz, 06 351 4409
Bites&BeatsPalmyNorth– 3/3, food trucks, l ve music, stalls, desserts, games kids’ movies and g veaways, 4pm – 9pm, Central Energy TrustArena Info PalmyNZ co nz
MenopauseTheMusical–6pm, Regenton Broadway Info regent co nz/ 06 350 2100
MONDAY MARCH 23
JohnWhite 2-3,30pm, City Mission Friendship Centre, 338 Church St Info 06 355 1204, info@citymission co nz
TUESDAY MARCH 24
42ndStreet-PNBHS/PNGHS SeniorProduction Company –understud es, 730pm, Speirs Centre, PNBHS, Featherston St Info pnbhs schoo nz
WEDNESDAY MARCH 25
42ndStreet- PNBHS/PNGHS Sen orProduction Company 5 30pm, Spe rs Centre, PNBHS Featherston St Info pnbhs school nz ManawatūJazzClub-JazzCafé– 6-8pm Neighbourhood Palmy cnrChurch St& Linton St Info facebook com/ neighbourhoodpa my
THURSDAY MARCH 26
Operatunity25thBirthdayBash– 11am, New Life Church Lounge, 590 Featherston St Info operatun tyco nz
42ndStreet- PNBHS/PNGHS SeniorProduction Company, 730pm Speirs Centre, PNBHS Featherston St Info pnbhs school nz
FRIDAY MARCH 27
42ndStreet-PNBHS/PNGHS SeniorProduction Company, 730pm Speirs Centre, PNBHS, Featherston St Info pnbhs school nz
TheLordoftheRingsin90Minutes– an unauthorised comedy by Lizzie Tollemache, Dan Pengelly & Darlene Mohekey, Preview n ght, 730pm CentrepointTheatre, Church St Info centrepo nt co nz 06 354 5740
ArohaStringQuartetpresents QuartetJourney:Aroundthe Worldin90Minutes, 730pm Pathways StAndrews Presbyter an Church, 338 Church St Info arohaquartet co nz
Oh!My!Goddess!– Boom Boom Room Burlesque 1/2 R18 8pm, Globe Theatre, 312 Main St Info globetheatreco nz 06 351 4409
SATURDAY MARCH 28
LyttonStreetSchool125thJubileeGalaDay– 10am–2pm Lytton StreetSchool Feilding Info facebook com/events/s/lytton-streetschool-ga a-day
42ndStreet-PNBHS/PNGHS SeniorProduction Company FINAL, 730pm, Spe rs Centre, PNBHS Featherston St Info pnbhs schoo nz
TheLordoftheRingsin90Minutes– an unauthor sed comedy by L zzie Tollemache Dan Pengel y & Darlene Mohekey, 730pm Centrepo ntTheatre, Church St Info centrepoint co nz, 06 354 5740
Oh!My!Goddess!–Boom Boom Room Bur esque 2/2, R18, 8pm Globe Theatre 312 Main St Info globetheatre.co.nz 06 351 4409.
MONDAY MARCH 30
IanFarmer- 2-3,30pm City Mission Fr endship Centre 338 Church St Info 06 355 1204, info@c tymission co nz
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1
StationsoftheCrossbyEmmaLouisePratt–1215pm & 5pm, Pathways StAndrews Presbyterian Church, Church St pathwayspresbyterianchurch nz
ManawatūJazzClub-JazzCafé– 6-8pm Neighbourhood Pa my cnrChurch St& Linton St Info facebook com/ ne ghbourhoodpalmy
NightofSurprises–Feilding Music Society, 730pm, Feilding l ttle Theatre Stafford St Info feildingmusicsociety@gmail com 06 323 7136
TheLordoftheRingsin90Minutes– an unauthor sed comedy by L zzie Tollemache Dan Pengel y & Darlene Mohekey, 6 30pm Centrepo ntTheatre Church St Info centrepoint co nz 06 354 5740
THURSDAY APRIL 2
TheLordoftheRingsin90Minutes– an unauthor sed comedy by L zzie Tollemache Dan Pengel y & Darlene Mohekey, 730pm Centrepo ntTheatre, Church St Info centrepoint co nz, 06 354 5740
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 3
EasterCraftsEats&Beats– ice rink, food trucks, live music, sta ls, desserts games and g veaways 4-9pm Te Marae o H ne/The Square Info PalmyNZ co nz
TheLordoftheRingsin90Minutes– an unauthor sed comedy by L zzie Tollemache Dan Pengel y & Darlene Mohekey, 730pm Centrepo ntTheatre Church St. Info centrepoint.co.nz 06 354 5740
EASTER SATURDAY APRIL 4
TheLordoftheRingsin90Minutes–an unauthorised comedy by L zzie Tollemache Dan Pengel y & Darlene Mohekey, 730pm Centrepo ntTheatre, Church St Info centrepoint co nz, 06 354 5740
SydneyHotshots–730pm, Royal Hote , 44 Rangitīke St Info thenewroyalhote papaioea com/ 022 033 1075
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 5
FoxtonEasterSundayFair– Music arts, crafts, entertainment& food, $2 entry, 9am-3pm, Easton Park Johnston St, Foxton Info facebook com/foxtoneasterfair
TheLordoftheRingsin90Minutes– an unauthor sed comedy by L zzie Tollemache Dan Pengel y & Darlene Mohekey, 4pm, Centrepo ntTheatre, Church St Info centrepoint co nz, 06 354 5740
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