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Palmerston North is the first location in the world to acknowledge World Parkinson’s Day, Saturday, 11 April 2026
At 10 am, the local support group are running a “ Walk the Square ‘ event ( rain or shine )… official Walk is at 10 am ( registrations from 9 am)
It's a fundraiser for the Manawatu Parkinson's support group. It is a free event; however, access to the prize list draw is by donation via a QR code. Enjoy the walk around the square... After your donation, you'll be allocated a number which puts you in the drawer for the special prices provided by the business community in the Manawatu.
The prizes will be drawn at 11:30 am.
Enjoy the music of local band High End Riff Raff. Beverages will be available on site
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that impacts each person differently. Although there is no cure, treatment and information are available.
For more information or to support the event with donations or prizes, contact Glenys Murphy at [email protected]
Please note this information should be used as a guide only. To help ensure your safety we advise you review our safety page and contact the individual provider for up to date information on their compliance with all Health and Safety and regulatory requirements.
CEDA
Level 1, 5 Broadway Avenue,
Palmerston North 4410
+64 6 350 1830
[email protected]
CEDA.nz
Palmerston North City i-SITE
The Square, Palmerston North
0800 MANAWATU
(626 292)
[email protected]
ManawatuNZ.co.nz/isite
Feilding and District
Information Centre
Te Āhura Mōwai
64 Stafford Street
+64 6 323 3318
[email protected]
ManawatuNZ.co.nz/feilding
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