Foxton
Foxton township was once an important deep river port serving the Manawatu region’s flax industry (New Zealand’s native flax is known as harakeke). In the late 1800s, there were 50 flax mills operating within a 16 kilometre radius of Foxton. Today, one of the town’s key attractions is the Flax Stripper Museum.
Another major attraction is the De Molen Windmill – an exact working replica of a traditional 17th century Dutch flourmill. The nearby Manawatu River estuary and wetland is of international ornithological significance and has RAMSAR status – see if you can spot a royal spoonbill or one of the other 37 species of migratory birds that spend time here.
Foxton Beach is popular for swimming, surfing and fishing, and is often full of holidaymakers from Wellington over the Christmas holidays.
Content courtesy of Tourism NZ
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Horowhenua District Council, Levin, HorowhenuaThu 25 Oct 2018 6:30PM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Parenting Workshop - Levin This is a humorous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste in your home especially with young children in the house. You get ... more -
Easidance Studio, Palmerston NorthWed 17 Oct 2018 7:30PM / Dance ClassesIf you’ve ever wanted to learn to dance this is the class for you. Fun simple and easy to learn dance moves which can be used in the Waltz, Rumba, Rhythm Foxtrot, Cha-Cha and Swing. It is a brilliant way to ... more -
BDO , Palmerston NorthWed 18 Apr 2018 9:00AM / Business & ProfessionalIs Xero giving you a headache? Do you need some guidance getting the most out of your Xero account? Pop in and enjoy a coffee with us between 9 am - 11 am on Wednesdays and receive free Xero assistance. One of our ... more -
The Rumble is Palmerston North's premier stand-up comedy open mic. Get yourself along and check out this comedic sandpit where local comedians get up to test out their new material. This round of the Rumble will be ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSun 28 Oct 2018 12:00PM / Children, Kids, HolidaysIf you go down in the woods today you're sure of a big surprise. If you go down in the woods today you'd better go in disguise. For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain. Because today's the day ... more -
Door sales will be available. The original returns this Halloween. Presented to you by Nightmares Containment "The Haunted Barn" Whether you are a fan of horror movies or Halloween, love to be terrified out of ... more -
Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High, Palmerston NorthThu 1 Nov 2018 7:00PM / CircusNew Zealand's freshest Magic and Illusion Spectacular is back with new illusions, more magic, more comedy, more antics and much more fun for 2018. Come along to witness an unforgettable show with one of New Zealand's ... more -
Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High, Palmerston NorthSat 3 Nov 2018 7:30PM / Variety ConcertsThe Manawatu Concert Band has a fantastic line up of new music for their November concert (thanks to a music grant from Pub Charities) "It's Showtime" is themed around some of the greatest "shows" of all time. So ... more -
The Cenotaph, Palmerston NorthSun 11 Nov 2018 11:00AM / Commemorations, CeremoniesWith 2018 marking the centenary of The Armistice of 11 November 1918, the city will host several events as part of the Armistice 2018 Commemoration Programme. A commemorative service for the anniversary of Armistice ... more -
Hancock Community House, Palmerston NorthSat 3 Nov 2018 9:30AM / Public Talks & ToursInspire Kindness - Develop Caring Relationships This practical, invigorating workshop offers early childhood educators some tools to inspire and practice kindness within their ECE environment and beyond. BabyCues ... more -
Hancock Community House, Palmerston NorthSat 3 Nov 2018 2:00PM / Public Talks & ToursMinders of Mindfulness - Tools for Peaceful Minds Mindfulness is innate and exquisitely abundant at birth, and I believe it is up to us to teach the next generation how to keep their innate skill of being mindful ... more -
Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High, Palmerston NorthThu 15 Nov 2018 7:00PM / EducationA public speaking event which will provide research based, current dietary advice and information regarding the link between nutrition and cancer, to the Manawatu community. Professor John Potter will include simple ... more -
Hancock Community House, Palmerston NorthSun 4 Nov 2018 2:00PM / Public Talks & ToursSimplify Solids - Plain and Slow Equals Gain and Grow When we introduce and feed solids in a way that respectfully works alongside the child’s basic digestive biology we foster a relaxed disposition and support ... more -
Hancock Community House, Palmerston NorthSun 4 Nov 2018 9:30AM / Public Talks & ToursA Baby's Cues - Learn to Read and Respond Knowingly This extensive workshop provides an opportunity for parents to deepen their understanding of what a baby is truly communicating and how to respond knowingly with ... more -
The Christmas Heirloom Company, Palmerston NorthThu 15 Nov 2018 7:00PM / Family & LifestyleDo you resolve to decorate your house to Full Christmas Glory every year, only to find the Grinch has wrought havoc on your plans? Are your Christmas lights in a frightening knot? Do your table decorations scream ... more -
Terrace Tavern, Palmerston NorthSun 4 Nov 2018 8:00AM / CyclingThe Tour de Manawatu Charity Cycle Challenge is held annually on the first Sunday in November and attracts riders, both local and further afield. The various rides are ideal as a fun, family event or as a personal ... more -
Kapiti Playhouse, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastSat 27 Oct 2018 7:30PM / Swing, Big BandsCome join me, Kirsten and Nils to celebrate the completion and fledging of our sixth album - this time a selection of all our most-requested (by the band , mostly) swing & jazz standards. Digital copies of 'Standard ... more -
Manfeild, Feilding, Feilding and DistrictFri 2 Nov 2018 8:00AM / MotorsportPrestige car only for this day and 2 groups have already been sold so very limited spots for this day Also to give you more track time there will be only 3 groups. Road cars only, slicks are not permitted. Qualifies for ... more -
Feilding Football Clubrooms, Feilding, Feilding and DistrictSat 3 Nov 2018 7:30AM / Fun Runs & WalksThe Feilding Marathon is the longest held such event in the Southern Hemisphere. This year will be the 64th and we also celebrate our 22nd Roy Lamberton Memorial Half Marathon... Roy was the brains behind the first ... more -
Feilding Little Theatre Players, Feilding, Feilding and DistrictFri 16 Nov 2018 7:30PM / TheatreTwo funny plays for children performed by children.....who are really good! Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella. A lovely pre-Christmas treat for the whole family. more
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