Welcoming Week

• 6 September, 10.30am to 12pm
• Conference + Function Centre, 354 Main Street

Join us on 6 September at Palmy Conference + Function Centre for our renowned welcome ceremony, hosted by Rangitāne. The pōwhiri, led by Rangitāne, will formally welcome all newcomers to Palmy.

After that, we'll come together to share kai (food) and get to know one another, followed by a walking tour of the city centre.

Registration is not required for this free event. We look forward to seeing you there!

• 8 September, 5.30pm to 7pm
• Square Edge, 47 The Square

An expression of what it means to have a sense of home within a new country.

Offering a unique window into what home means to people from many different backgrounds and experiences.

This is the culmination of an exciting art workshop series delivered by HOW2 and Square Edge, and supported by Palmerston North City Council.

• 12 September, 6pm to 9pm
• Te Manawa, 326 Main Street

Share a meal and a great evening at the Manawatū Multicultural Council Potluck Dinner.

It’s all about connecting with others, welcoming new faces to the city, and enjoying some amazing food and culture together.

The Manawatū Multicultural Council has teamed up with Welcoming Communities and the Indonesian Community in Manawatū–Whanganui for a night full of food, fun, and cultural performances.

Bring a plate to share, whether it’s home-cooked or store-bought, plus your friends and whānau, and enjoy an evening full of culture, connection, and delicious kai. Everyone’s welcome!

• 13 September, 10.30am to 12pm
• Frederick Krull Reserve, 6 Logan Way, Kelvin Grove

Celebrate your new beginnings by planting some native trees that you’ll be able to visit and enjoy for years to come!

We have lots of plants ready to go into the ground, and we’re after some extra pairs of hands. So bring your friends, your tamariki (children) and let’s connect with nature.

We’ll be meeting at Frederick Krull Reserve in Kelvin Grove to give back to the community by planting some lovely native plants for both people and the local wildlife to enjoy.

Please bring along gloves, a spade if you have them and don’t forget sturdy footwear.

We’ll have some equipment so don’t worry if you don’t have any. We look forward to meeting you and enjoying your company while working together to make Palmy even more beautiful.

See you there!