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