About Arena Manawatu

Arena Manawatu has a deserved reputation as being both the busiest and most versatile events and activities complex in New Zealand.

New Zealand's Busiest Venue 

Handling around 8000 individual event/venue bookings annually, we have an unparalleled 36 different sporting codes being conducted here regularly along with trade shows, exhibitions, functions, conventions, meetings, festivals, conventions and leisure events.

Arena Manawatu is the primary sporting and events complex in the lower North Island. It is prominent throughout New Zealand as the foremost multi use leisure and events facility.

Right in the heart of Palmerston North city, just 7 minutes walking distance from the CBD, Arena Manawatu is a favorite choice for events with a significant visitor component. The park like environment boasts 33 individual indoor and outdoor venues within the 18 hectare site.

Vision

To Provide excellence in the provision of facilities for the local and National community in the areas of Sport, Recreation, Entertainment and Exhibition.

Mission Statement

Arena Manawatu will be the provincial venue of choice for Sports, Entertainment and
Exhibition through:

Excellence in Service

Efficient and user friendly technology
The provision of modern facilities
The provision of a range of options for our customers
Being cost effective
Maximixing the benefits of our location  

Location Map

Arena Manawatu Street Location Map (26.59Kb) PDF 

Venue Map

Arena Manawatu Venue Layout Map (31.5Kb) PDF

Our Services

Unrivalled service culture...
We take considerable care pride in going that extra yard to make your special event a great success! Call us about your specific event needs.

• Comprehensive on site furniture and equipment inventory.
• Reliable sound systems and electrical services.
• Cleaning and waste removal.
• Specialist event management, planning and budgeting expertise.
• Outstanding on-site catering service.
• Promotional and marketing assistance.
• Security, crowd management, car parking, St Johns, trained resources available.

Catering

Arena Manawatu has an exclusive catering supplier, the Kingsgate Hotel who can provide catering for all your event requirements from morning tea for 20 through to dinner for 2,000.

The superb service pre, during and post event will ensure that catering is a key part of your event's success. If you would like more information you can contact Heather Millar by email heather.millar@millenniumhotels.co.nz or telephone 06 350 0702.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

• No Alcohol
• No Chilli bins
• No Portable Seating
• No Cans or Glass
• No Smoking in seating or enclosed areas
• No Commercially prepared food

This does not apply to food or beverages for patrons with special dietary requirements, provided that such food or beverages are not packaged in prohibited containers.  

Arena Manawatu Reserves the right to:

• Inspect/search all bags & other items
• Search patrons
• Refuse entry to persons deemed to be intoxicated/disorderly
• Refuse entry to unauthorised persons
• Evict persons who cause a disturbance/refuse to comply with venue staff
• Refuse entry to any patron who does not comply with the above terms & conditions