Following a competitive procurement process, Eventfinda has been selected to provide ticketing services for the Central Energy Trust Arena and the Palmy Conference + Function Centre. The decision reflects a strategic shift by Palmy Venues + Events and the Palmerston North City Council to deliver a more flexible and transparent ticketing experience. 

“We were impressed by Eventfinda’s deep understanding of council requirements, their technical capabilities, and their commitment to working collaboratively with our events community,” said John Lynch, Manager Venues + Events. “Their platform will significantly improve the ticketing experience for our eventgoers, while providing our team and event organisers with the control, data and support we need.” 

Trusted across Aotearoa 

Eventfinda is already the ticketing partner of choice for a growing number of local councils and public venues across New Zealand. Their platform is purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of local government – with proven security standards, financial transparency and user-friendly self-service tools. 

Benefits of the Partnership 

This new partnership brings several key benefits to both event organisers and attendees, including: 

• Real-time reporting and financial transparency 

• Proven cyber security and data protection standards 

• Dedicated trust account for all ticket funds 

• Seamless integration and self-service tools 

• Responsive New-Zealand based customer and promoter support 

Supporting Community and Commercial Success 

Palmy Venues + Events hosts over 3,000 bookings each year across a wide range of activities – from grassroots sport and local celebrations to large-scale conferences and concerts. This move is part of Palmerston North City Council’s broader commitment to enhancing event delivery and ensuring community and commercial success. 

We’re excited to work alongside Eventfinda and look forward to making the most of this new partnership to enhance event experiences in Palmy. 

The post Eventfinda Appointed as Official Ticketing Partner for Palmy Venues + Events  appeared first on Palmy Venues.

With three premier venues, a dedicated team and a reputation for delivering high-quality experiences, it’s time to consider Palmy Venues for your next conference or business gathering. 

Our venues are built to make your event stand out 

Need big and bold?  
Central Energy Trust Arena (Arena) is one of New Zealand’s most versatile conference and events venues. From trade shows and industry expos to banquets and gala dinners, Arena can be configured to suit your needs. With on-site catering, modern AV facilities and seamless support from our experienced team, you’ll have everything you need under one roof. 

Prefer a sleek, purpose-built space in the heart of the CBD?  
The Palmy Conference + Function Centre is ideal for conferences, award dinners, corporate meetings, multi-day events and everything in between. With flexible room layouts, breakout spaces and an elegant central setting, we ensure your meeting – big or small – runs smoothly.  

Perhaps a peaceful historic venue with exquisite gardens? 

Caccia Birch House is a historic building located alongside the Manawatu Lagoon. With beautiful manicured gardens and a peaceful environment, it is a perfect retreat for events where you want to focus on your meetings without the distraction of city life at the front door.  

You bring the people. We’ll do the rest 
Every event at Palmy Venues + Events comes with a dedicated event coordinator – at no extra cost. Our coordinators take the pressure off busy organisers, helping with everything from creating floor plans to liasing with caterers and AV technicians. Whether you’re planning your first event or your fiftieth, we’ll make it feel easy so you can focus on what really matters.  

You focus on the content. We’ll take care of the details. 

Easy to get to and even easier to enjoy 
Palmy is perfectly positioned in the centre of the North Island, making it the ideal meeting placve for delegates from all corners of the country. Our compact city means minimal travel between venues, accommodation, restaurants and attractions – making your event run smoother and ensuring the satisfaction of your guests. 

There’s something for everyone in Palmy 
After a productive day, your attendees can enjoy a slice of local life: grab pizza at Tonys for dinner, unwind with a beer or wine at Brew Union, take a riverside stroll along our scenic walkways or explore local stories and art at Te Manawa Museum..  

No matter who you are or what you do, we’ve got the venue for you.  

Let’s start planning your next event

The post No matter the shoe, Palmy Venues fits appeared first on Palmy Venues.

We’ve partnered with Ticketek so you can now buy your individual and family passes online.

How will it work?  

Tickets are now available to purchase and download online for upcoming Speedway events. When you arrive at the Arena, you can skip the queue and walk straight through the gates where there will be staff to scan your tickets. You can print your tickets out or keep them downloaded on your phone, whatever works best for you. 

Will it cost extra?  

The tickets are still the same price ($25 for an adult, $10 for a child, $60 for a family) but purchasing them online does come with an additional $2.50 service fee per ticket. 

Can I still purchase tickets at the gates like normal?

Yes, you can still purchase tickets at our ticket booths with cash or eftpos on the day, with no additional fees. 

Where can I purchase these tickets?  

They can be purchased online HERE or over the counter in the Central Energy Trust Arena administration office, Palmy Conference + Function Centre, or the Regent on Broadway.  

What about if the meeting gets rained out?  

If event postponement occurs BEFORE entry into the stadium, your Ticketek ticket will be valid for entry to the next scheduled Speedway event.
If event postponement occurs AFTER entry into the stadium, you will be issued with a physical rain-out ticket upon exiting the venue which can be used to gain entry to an alternative Speedway event over the 2023-24 season (excluding ENZED Superstock Teams Champs) and your Ticketek ticket will become invalid.

Stay in the loop about the latest events and exclusive offers by subscribing to our mailing list below.

The post Speedway tickets now available to purchase online via Ticketek appeared first on Palmy Venues.

2. Founded in 1886 as the Palmerston North Showgrounds, we’ve been around for 137 years! 

3. With indoor venues like the B&M Centre, Fly Palmy Arena, Arena 3 and 5, there’s no shortage of space to host a wide range of events. The combined floor area of these indoor venues totals a staggering 14,000m²! Just for reference, that’s enough to park over 1,500 cars side by side!

4. The Arena’s central location makes it the perfect spot for groups from all over New Zealand to “meet in the middle” and compete in the sports they love. We belong to New Zealand’s second-largest population hub, with over one million people located within a two-hour (200km) radius. 

5. We’re the proud home of 36 different sporting codes. From speed skating to badminton and so many sports in-between… 

6. We welcome over 400,000 Visitors annually. In the 12 months to June 30, 2023, we saw 468,218 visitors through the doors – to be exact.  

7. The original pavilion burnt down in a fire in 1977 but was replaced with the new grandstand you see today – being officially reopened in 1981.  

8. The Manawatu Sports Stadium (now Fly Palmy Arena) was officially opened by HRH the Prince of Wales (King Charles III) on 2 April 1981. 

9. The Arena covers an area of 180,000 square metres (18 hectares) which would be enough to fit 20 artificial turfs, exactly like what’s on our backfields. 

10. We offer special rates to local community and charity groups, with up to 50% off venue hire. To find out more, speak to one of our event coordinators today.

11. Our busiest event of the year, ENZED Superstock Teams Champs, brings in an estimated 6 million dollars of economic benefit to the local economy every year.  

12. A team of 19 people work behind the scenes to make sure every event goes off without a hitch. This includes our amazing event coordinators, cleaners, events venue officers and managers.  

13. The speedway track on the oval is 431 metres in length and is a mixture of clay and lime.  

14. The Arena is recongised as being the busiest multi-purpose complex in the country, with over 3,000 bookings every year.  

15. Arena 1 has enough seating for 18,000 spectators. 

16. The Playing field on Arena 1 measures 165m in length, and 95m wide. 

17. Our Entrance Plaza bridge is 45m in length and is no less than 4m tall to provide adequate access for emergency and service vehicles to pass underneath. 

18. The Palmerston North City Council has owned and operated The Arena since 1973. 

19. The playing field on Arena 1 takes one and a half hours to mow and stripe before a game. The grass is normally cut to anywhere between 25-50mm in length. All the white lines are painted by a GPS guided robot – seriously cool to watch in action! 

20. Of the 3,057 bookings we hosted in the last 12 months, 2,938 were for community and charity organisations. This means over 95% of all bookings support our local community groups, giving them a space to connect. 

We hope you learned something new about The Arena! If you’re wanting to get in touch with an event coordinator about venue hire and our community rates, then feel free to get in touch today by clicking HERE.

Stay in the loop about the latest events and exclusive offers by subscribing to our mailing list below.

The post 20 facts about The Arena (you probably didn’t know)  appeared first on Palmy Venues.