World class venues & events in Palmy

Central Energy Trust Arena and the Palmy Conference & Function Centre are leading multi-use sports and events facilities taking more than 3,300 bookings a year across both venues.

The Arena is home to 36 sporting codes and hosts a wide range of events year-round, boasting six Arenas. The Conference & Function Centre has a versatile range of function spaces available to accommodate a vast number of guests and attendees under one roof and in the heart of Palmy’s CBD.

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June 24, 2025
Embracing Tradition. Transforming the Future. Join us for: NZIFST Food Industry Awards Dinner, Exhibitor Networking, Student Poster Competition, 3 Minute Pitch Competition, Early Career Foodies’ Function. Date 24 + 26 June
June 28, 2025
Step into a world of miniature wonder with over 20 working train layouts inspired by railways from around the globe! Explore impressive displays featuring Meccano, LEGO creations, and intricate model-making setups Browse a variety of Trade Stands offering model trains,...
June 28, 2025
Join us at Central Energy Trust Arena Pit Lane for some delicious food and awesome music. And guess what? Entry is absolutely FREE!We’re proudly hosting the Badminton New Zealand Junior Team Championships, so we thought we’d bust out this pop-up...
July 10, 2025
This cash and carry art show is your opportunity to see and buy original artwork, by emerging and established artists from around New Zealand… right here in the Manawatū! Artists from as far north as Auckland and as far south...
June 24, 2025
Embracing Tradition. Transforming the Future. Join us for: NZIFST Food Industry Awards Dinner, Exhibitor Networking, Student Poster Competition, 3 Minute Pitch Competition, Early Career Foodies’ Function. Date 24 + 26 June
July 10, 2025
This cash and carry art show is your opportunity to see and buy original artwork, by emerging and established artists from around New Zealand… right here in the Manawatū! Artists from as far north as Auckland and as far south...
July 27, 2025
Do you just adore and love cats and kittens? This is your chance to come see the best of the best cats on show at the All Breeds Cat Show, on Sunday May 7.
June 28, 2025
Join us at Central Energy Trust Arena Pit Lane for some delicious food and awesome music. And guess what? Entry is absolutely FREE!We’re proudly hosting the Badminton New Zealand Junior Team Championships, so we thought we’d bust out this pop-up...
October 11, 2025
Palmy cocktail lovers and foodies – mark your calendars! ¡Salud! is hitting our Pit Lane 11 October — Palmy’s first and best food & spirits festival! Get ready for boutique distilleries, craft breweries, and top beverage producers, all in one...

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