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