Megafun Carnival, the Iris Show and Central Hinds cricket at Fitzherbert Park this weekend
The Megafun Carnival opens on Friday evening, the Iris Show is on Saturday morning, and the Central Hinds play Northern Districts at Fitzherbert Park from 10:30am on Saturday. The council wants views on how streets, parks and suburbs are named. Cloud and highs of 18 to 19 are forecast.
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Palmerston North council wants views on how streets, parks and suburbs are named
Palmerston North City Council is proposing two new policies on naming streets, parks, suburbs and council facilities, including who can hold naming rights. Feedback is open until 4pm on Tuesday 8 December.
Read the storyArtsFive Palmerston North arts groups share about $8,000 to train young performers
The Palmerston North Performing Arts Trust has given about $8,000 in seed funding to five local groups through its 2026/27 Arts Heart scheme, backing music, dance and theatre projects for young people.
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New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read on Explore TaupōThis weekend
Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:54pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
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Memorial Park
Details and ticketsFreeFri 13 Nov · 6:30pmMegafun Carnival 2026
Funtime Carnival
Details and ticketsFrom $15Fri 13 Nov · 7pmSkeleton Crew - She Kills Monsters
Globe Theatre
Details and ticketsFrom $20Fri 13 Nov · 11pmHoly Grail Presents: Holy Fridays - Cursed Cowboys
Holy Grail
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 9:30amIris Show
Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 10:30amCentral Hinds v Northern Districts One-Day Cricket
Fitzherbert Park
Details and ticketsEverything on in Palmerston North this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
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Read the guideCoppermine Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Forest Walk to an Old Copper Mining Area
A 2-hour return walk through lowland forest in Ruahine Forest Park to an old copper mining area. Check DOC for slip closures before you go.
Read the guideWaihi Falls Dannevirke: Easy Waterfall Picnic Spot Tararua District
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