Palmerston North City and Manawatu

Slip down to Manawatu Gorge this Sunday
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 15:40

Written by Katherine Huynh

You're invited to come along to the Manawatu Gorge this Sunday and get a close-up look at the site of the biggest known slip ever to hit a New Zealand highway. The New Zealand Transport Agency with the Manawatu Events Equipment Trust, in support of the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter,… Read more...

1,300 Graduates Parade Proudly
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 06:32

Written by Katherine Huynh

This week in Palmerston North City, over 1,300 graduates of Massey University are taking their turn to be recognised for their achievements in grand ceremonies at Regent on Broadway, following which they parade proudly a short distance through the City to pop-up graduation central in The Square. A special feature… Read more...

Samoan Spirit in Dance
Friday, 11 May 2012 10:02

Written by Katherine Huynh

Each March Palmerston North City celebrates its ethnic diversity through performing arts, food stalls and cultural displays at Festival of Cultures. It’s a colourful, family-friendly event that attracts thousands of people. This year for the first time, a new Samoan dance group, Le Masina o Samoa Cultural Group performed. … Read more...