Manawatū

Manawatū - the legendary land of Aotearoa

Manawatū’s vibrant arts scene is inspired by the unique energy of our region. Discover the wide range of local arts in Manawatū, which are interpreted by the creative and cultural heart of the many creative people who thrive here. We welcome you to come and absorb the creativity that weaves itself throughout our region's curated galleries.


Plan your visit to Manawatū:

See, Do, Experience

Explore the diverse art galleries, theatres, museums and exhibitions. Get our blood pumping on one of our many walks and cycling tracks.

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Eat & Drink

Fuel up in Manawatū with some of the best cuisine around. From traditional kiwi café, award-winning restaurants, to Japanese, Mexican, Italian, we’ve got it all!

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Accommodation

Rural retreats, lush city central stays to a night under the stars. Manawatū has all your accommodation needs covered!

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What's On

It’s all happening in Manawatū. Our year round events calendar has an amazing selection of festivals, concerts, sports events and exhibitions.

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Galleries
Public Art
Pou Atua - Carvings of the Gods, carved by Craig & Tipene Kawana 2019
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Aorangi by Sean Duffell, 2022
Echoes of the Tīeke by Gembol (Gemma Farrell), 2025
Numbers by Anton Parsons, 2007
He Kupu Rangatira, The Proverb Pathway by Ephraim Russell and others - a collaboration, 2022
Te Marae o Hine/Daughter of Peace by Fin DAC, 2020
Untitled by Mel Christmas, 2020
Hine te Hiringa by Gembol (Gemma Farrell), 2024
Unstoppabull by SwiftMantis, 2023
Te Marae o Hine pou carved by John Bevan Ford, Warren Warbrick, and Johnson Takarangi,1990
Te-Manawa window mural
Rangitaane Ki Te Whenua
Squishee the Alley Cat by SwiftMantis, 2020
Fred Hollows Portrait by SwiftMantis, 2024
Rustle in Feilding by SwiftMantis, 2022
Untitled by GASP (Liam Hindley), 2017
Returning Column by Greg Johns, 2008
Kotahitanga (Unity) by Ben Foster, 2023
Ghost Tower by Louise Purvis, 2014
Kereru & Tui in the Totaras by SwiftMantis, 2022
NZDA Mural by SwiftMantis, 2021
BurgerFuel Valiant by SwiftMantis, 2020
Untitled by Gembol (Gemma Farrell), 2020
Te Pā Tuna o Ruahine by Ephraim Russell, 2025
Ngā Huruhuru Rangatira by Bob Jahnke, 2016
Impossible Dialogue by Paul Dibble, 1988
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Drover and Dog by John Fuller, 2003
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Cityscape by Guy Ngan
Dawn Chorus on the Fish of Maui by Paul Dibble, 2019
Untitled by Mayonaize, 2020
Giants Among Us by Konstantin (Kon) Dimopoulos, 2012
Untitled (at Munch) by Mike Marsh, 2020
Under the Cloak of Peace/Kua Kakahutia te Rangimarie by Millo, 2020
Egypt, 1915 by SwiftMantis, 2025
The Head of John Doe by Sean Crawford, 2022
State of Peace by Insane51, 2020
NZ Legends mural by Mr G (Graham Hoete), 2018
Tui Park by SwiftMantis, 2023
Untitled by Charles & Janine Williams, 2020
Untitled by Heneriata Te Whata, 2020
Untitled by Israel Birch, 2020
Sacred Kingfisher by Koryu Aoshima-Gunma (Koryu88), 2020
Frida at Libre by SwiftMantis, 2019
Tuia Te Maunga by Warren Warbrick (Rangitāne), 2025
Untitled by Askew One (Elliot O'Donnell), 2020
Untitled by Sean Duffell, 2017
Eternal Reflection by Benjamin Work, 2020
Whatonga by Paul Horton, 2014
The Nectar Eaters by Paul Dibble, 2003
All Creatures Great by Paul Dibble, 1996
Te Peeti Te Awe Awe Statue located in The Square, Palmerton North
Te Peeti Te Awe Awe Statue
Pacific Monarch by Paul Dibble, 1992
Falling Water by Fred Graham (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Tainui), 1970
Berryman's Morepork by SwiftMantis & Sean Duffell, 2023
Who's Afraid, Paul Dibble 2011
Tuia Te Tangata by Warren Warbrick (Rangitāne), 2025
Rose City Mural by Frank Davis, 1982
Rangi and Papa by Chimp One, 2020
Untitled by The Flawsome Artist (Michelle Sigley), 2022
Whaiwhakaaroaro Deep Thinker by Gregor Kregar, 2020
Manungaro by Sandy Adsett (Ngāti Pahauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu), 2025
Arena Mural - Where Memories are Made, by SwiftMantis & Gembol, 2018
CJ Munro by Sonny Hawkins, 2011
Aputa ki Wairau and Hine-te-Iwaiwa by Warren Warbrick (Rangitāne), 2025
TANE by Paul Horton, 2020
United Divided by Phil Price, 2010
Waiting for Godot by Paul Dibble, 2013
Untitled by Gembol (Gemma Farrell), 2017
He Ara Kotahi, 2019
Chris Amon by Roy & Eva Harkness, 2025
Ghost of the Huia by Paul Dibble, 2010
Body Language - Spirit of Place
Kurahaupō - Te Paepaeroa O Kahukura by Ephraim Russell, 2021
Kevin the School Cat by SwiftMantis, 2021
Poutahu by Sandy Adsett (Ngāti Pahauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu), 2025
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Untitled by David McLeod, 1983
Tanikohia te Ao by Ephraim Russell, circa 2021
Manawatū Awa Star Path by Warren Warbrick (Rangitāne), 2019
To the Other Side by Paul Dibble, 2007
Mark Twain mural by Mike Marsh, 2017
Untitled Street Print by Helen Proctor, 2020
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