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

Popular Venues

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

Robertston Prestige International Speedway Stockcar – NZ Stockcar Grand Prix

December 27, 2024

The New Zealand Stockcar Grand Prix Finals are here, featuring heart-pounding Minisprints and thrilling Youth Ministocks. Don’t miss out! Date 27 December

Central Energy Trust Arena

Robertston Prestige International Speedway. NZ Stockcar Grand Prix

December 28, 2024

The New Zealand Stockcar Grand Prix Finals are here, featuring heart-pounding Minisprints and thrilling Youth Ministocks. You don’t want to miss it! Date 28 December

Central Energy Trust Arena

Robertston Prestige International Speedway- North Island Super Saloon Championship + Manawatu Adult Ministock Champs

January 4, 2025

The North Island Super Saloon Championship + Manawatu Adult Ministock Champs is a prominent racing event held in New Zealand, showcasing some of the best drivers and most advanced vehicles in the super saloon category. Plus stock cars and side...