Manawatū Business Chamber

03/09/2026

🥊 A very special one for our Chamber whānau! 💚

We’re incredibly proud to share that Amanda’s grandson, Prinz Linsley, has been selected alongside Luke Gaffaney and Jaydon Barnard to represent New Zealand at the World Youth Muay Thai Championships in Greece! 🇳🇿🇬🇷

What an incredible achievement for these three local young people — and now there’s a great opportunity for our community to get behind them.

🎬 A Movie Fundraiser featuring Lomu is being held at our Chamber member Focal Point Cinema, Cuba Street, Palmerston North:

📅 Sunday 13 September
⏰ 5.30pm
🎟️ $30 per ticket, including a beverage of your choice
📍 Focal Point Cinema

If you’re looking for something to do next Sunday, come along, enjoy a great New Zealand film and help support these talented young athletes on their journey to represent our country on the world stage.

👉 Please use the booking link in this post to secure your tickets — clicking the photo won’t take you to the booking page.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mv39ym66

Congratulations Prinz, Luke and Jaydon — the Manawatū will be cheering you on! 🥊🇳🇿

03/09/2026

A huge thank you to Watson Integrity - Manawatu for hosting our BA5 this evening! 🎉

We had a fantastic night celebrating 30 years of Watsons, including many of those years as proud Manawatū Chamber members. 🥂

And what better way to celebrate than with a 1996-themed quiz — lots of laughs, memories and a little bit of competitive spirit! 🧠✨

Congratulations on 30 years, Watsons, and thank you for being such a valued part of our Chamber community. Here’s to many more! 🥳

03/09/2026

We are looking forward to our BA5 tonight at Watson Integrity - Manawatu to kick off their 30th Birthday celebration 🎂🎉

🎉 WE’RE TURNING 30 AND WE’RE GIVING AWAY $5,000! 🎉

Watson Integrity is celebrating 30 years, and we wanted to do something pretty special to mark the occasion. 💙

🏡 Book a FREE sales or rental appraisal and you’ll receive an entry into the draw to WIN $5,000!

Want even more chances to win? If you list your property for sale or place your rental under our management during the promotion, you’ll get 10 additional entries! 🙌

So if you’ve been wondering what your home is worth, thinking about selling, or curious about what your rental could achieve, now’s a pretty good time to find out.

👉 Book your FREE appraisal today! https://watsonrealestate.nz/win-5000/

02/09/2026

🎄 Want to be part of this year’s Christmas Parade?

Float registrations are now open for A Very Palmy Christmas Parade, happening on Sunday 6 December.

Once again, Kairanga Lions are bringing the parade to the streets of Palmy, and they’re looking for local businesses, schools, clubs, community groups and organisations to get involved.

Registrations close 30 October, or earlier if the maximum of 60 entries is reached – so don’t leave it too late.

👉 Find out more and register at pnchristmasparade.org.nz

Palmy Venues + Events :)

01/09/2026

💙 Father’s Day is this Sunday, 6 September!

Still looking for something for Dad? Before jumping online, take a look at what’s available right here in the Manawatū.

A meal out, movie voucher, new book, something for the garden, a haircut, a round of golf, his favourite treats, a new shirt, an experience to enjoy together… there are plenty of ways to spoil Dad while supporting a local business at the same time. 🎁

And don’t forget our fantastic Chamber members when you’re deciding where to shop, eat or celebrate.

Every dollar spent locally helps support local businesses, local jobs and our wider community. 💚

So this Father’s Day, shop local, eat local and celebrate local!

And local businesses — if you have a Father’s Day offer or gift idea, pop it in the comments below and tell everyone about it! 👇

31/08/2026

Massey Business School is undertaking research into the workplace readiness of graduates in New Zealand, and we are inviting you to share your perspectives.

They would like to hear about your experiences recruiting or working with graduates and new hires, either as a manager or senior colleague.

They are particularly interested in how organisations approach the recruitment and onboarding of recent graduates, the skills and attributes they value in graduates, the challenges involved in integrating graduates into the workplace, and whether emerging technologies, including AI, are influencing these practices and decisions.

The interview will take approximately 40 minutes and can be arranged at a time convenient for you. Participation is entirely voluntary. You may decline to answer any question or withdraw from the interview at any time.

If you are interested in participating, please email Wayne Macpherson at [email protected]

Your participation will help develop a clearer understanding of how graduates can be better supported to succeed in the workplace.

31/08/2026

🌸 Hello September — and hello Spring! 🌸

There’s something about the first day of spring that feels like a fresh start.

The days are getting longer, the region is beginning to come alive with colour, and for businesses, it’s a great time to look ahead to the final few months of 2026.

What could you refresh in your business this spring? Maybe it’s reconnecting with customers, following up that opportunity you’ve been putting off, trying something new, or simply taking a fresh look at your goals for the remainder of the year.

And with plenty happening across the Manawatū this month, it’s also a great time to get out, connect and support local. 💚

Here’s to new energy, new opportunities and a fantastic September for our Manawatū business community.

Happy first day of Spring! 🌱🌼

30/08/2026

🏉 What a weekend for Manawatū Rugby ! 💚🤍

A huge congratulations to Manawatū Rugby on a very special weekend celebrating 50 years of Provincial Rugby and an incredible 140 years of Manawatū Rugby.

And what better way to mark the occasion than with a Cyclones and Turbos doubleheader — and two wins! 🎉

The Cyclones kicked off their Farah Palmer Cup campaign with a nail-biting 23–22 victory over Bay of Plenty, before the Turbos delivered another thriller, beating North Harbour 43–40.

Both teams also took to the field wearing special edition heritage-themed Charity Jerseys in support of the Palmerston North Hospital Foundation — a wonderful way to celebrate Manawatū Rugby's history while giving back to our community.

👏 And if you loved the heritage jerseys, you can still pre-order your own Charity Jersey and support a fantastic local cause at the same time.

🔗 https://nz.paladin.sport/collections/manawatu-rugby

Congratulations to everyone involved in reaching these significant milestones and on a fantastic weekend of rugby.

140 years of history, two great wins and plenty to celebrate! 🏉💚

28/08/2026

Sue Wilson's lovely daughters have asked this link to be shared so that as many as possible can join them in farewelling their mum.

Kate, Victoria, Charlotte, family & friends - our thoughts are with you all 🥹🥰

🗓Sunday 30th August 1pm
🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86388767480

Meeting ID: 863 8876 7480
Passcode: 562596

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27/08/2026

✨🏆 Tickets are NOW ON SALE! 🏆✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Manawatū businesses at the 2026 Yorb Manawatū Business Awards Gala Celebrations.

📅 Friday, 30 October 2026

🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/business-awards-gala-celebrations-2026

This prestigious black-tie event brings together business leaders, teams, sponsors and supporters from across the region for a spectacular night celebrating the people and businesses who make Manawatū a great place to live, work and do business.

🥂 Enjoy a sparkling welcome before taking your seat for a delicious three-course dinner, with awards presented throughout the evening as we recognise excellence across the Manawatū business community.

And, of course, the night will build to the announcement of the Yorb Manawatū Supreme Business Award – the ultimate celebration of business excellence. 🏆

Whether you're coming to celebrate your own business, support a finalist, entertain clients, enjoy a fantastic night out with your team, or simply be part of one of Manawatū's biggest business celebrations, we'd love to have you there.

✨ Dress code: Black Tie | Formal Evening Wear

🎟️ Individual tickets and smaller group bookings are welcome.
🥂 Bringing the whole team? Tables of 8 are also available.

Tickets are limited, so gather your people, secure your seats and get ready for a very special night of celebration, connection and Manawatū business excellence.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🧡