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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CONFERENCE & FUNCTION CENTRE

CENTRAL ENERGY TRUST ARENA

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Central Energy Trust Arena

Arena 1

The Central Energy Trust Arena Stadium has capacity for up to 18,000 people.

Central Energy Trust Arena

Fly Palmy Arena (Arena 2)

Fly Palmy Arena is a purpose-built indoor sports and entertainment venue that can accommodate up to 5,000 people.

Central Energy Trust Arena

B&M Centre (Arena 4)

The B&M Centre is one of New Zealand’s most extensive indoor sports facilities with courtside seating for up to 1300 people.

Conference + Function Centre

Elwood Room

The Elwood Room is ideal for conferences, large meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, gala dinners, dances and all social occasions.

Conference + Function Centre

The Gallery

The light and airy Gallery offers a beautiful setting for morning/afternoon teas or lunches when using the Conference or Meeting Room.

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Upcoming Events

Kelvin Cruickshank Live – The Language of Spirit Tour

June 7, 2025

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of spiritual connection and profound insight with renowned NZ medium, Kelvin Cruickshank. Kelvin will deliver messages of love, healing, and validation from the other side—offering comfort, closure, and the undeniable presence of spirit. Expect an...

Conference + Function Centre

Jets vs Tuatara

June 12, 2025

Thursday June 12 630pm It’s going to be a showdown for the ages as the Property Brokers Manawatu Jets take on the star-studded Auckland Tuatara in an epic home game battle! The Tuatara are heading south—but the Jets are ready...

Central Energy Trust Arena

Devil Skin Re-Evolution Tour

June 14, 2025

Purchase Tickets Phenomenal multi-platinum rockers DEVILSKIN are fired up and ready to bring the heat as they hit the road this May, embarking on a mammoth winter jaunt traversing the length and breadth of New Zealand. With a new album...

Central Energy Trust Arena

Manawatū Art Expo

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...

Conference + Function Centre

NZIFST Conference

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

Conference + Function Centre

Manawatū Art Expo

July 10, 2025

Conference + Function Centre

¡Salud! Festival

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...