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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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

Manawatu Superstock & Super Saloon Champs + Stockcar Teams Invasion

December 9, 2023

Midgets | Super Saloons | Superstocks The high-octane action will be one not to miss at the Robertson Holden International Speedway. Admission prices are $25 for an adult (16 years and over), $10 for children aged 8-15, and $60 for a family...

Central Energy Trust Arena

Manawatu Sidecar Champs + Caravan & Boat Derby + Stockcar Teams Race (TBC)

December 26, 2023

Minisprints | Sidecars | Stockcars | Superstocks | Youth Ministocks The high-octane action will be one not to miss at the Robertson Holden International Speedway. Admission prices are $25 for an adult (16 years and over), $10 for children aged 8-15, and $60 for...