MANAWATUMEKE Feilding & Manawatu District On-Track

Manawa tu meke!

FEILDING & MANAWATŪ DISTRICT

AN AWESOME PLACE TO LIVE WORK PLAY EAT SHOP STAY!

1O .ON EUSSI

KIA ORA, GIDDAY & WELCOME TO OUR PLACE

A FEILDING & DISTRICT PROMOTION INC PUBLICATION

The Railway Station Aorangi Street, Feilding.

06 323 3318 PO Box 463 Feilding 4702 info@feilding.co.nz

Manawatū Curated & Produced by FDP Media & Marketing Manager Kathryn Graham Photographs courtesy:

Kathryn Graham Media, Manawatūnz Steve & Mary Bielski or supplied Front Cover: Lime Stone Creek Glow Worms-Apiti.

ManawatuNZ Back Cover: Smitten, Goodbehere St. Feilding.

Kathryn Graham Media

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MANAWATUMEKE!

WELCOME KIA ORA GIDDAY

We're so glad you can join us.

MANAWATŪMEKE! OUR PLACE IS AWESOME! We're central to everywhere, at the heart of it all and the gateway to the regions.

Experience our warm hospitality and rich heritage in New Zealand’s most beautiful town, friendly Feilding, and our 14 charming country villages in the mighty Manawatū District.

Come with us on a journey, discover our hidden gems from the mountains to the sea along our country roads.

Here, the pace of life is easy, the experiences are memorable, businesses can thrive, families can flourish and heroes are raised.

MANAWATŪ IS TUMEKE! MANAWATU IS AWESOME!

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Welcome

Manawatū District At the heart of it all "EAT,SHOP & STAY"

Welcome to heartland New Zealand, where the pace of life is easy, the experiences are

memorable, and you'll find the perfect places to eat, shop and stay.

Come and experience our warm hospitality and rich heritage in New Zealand’s most beautiful town friendly Feilding and our 14 charming country villages in the Manawatū District.

Stay and enjoy your time with us, with many award winning restaurants and accommodation offering something for everyone, from luxury lodges and country estates, to motels and B&B’s, camping and motorhome friendly stop-overs.

Explore our spectacular landscape from the mountains to the sea, while hiking, cycling, trekking, driving or motorhoming, on our hidden tracks and country roads.

Let Manawatū lead you to magnificent native bush walks, panoramic mountain top views, cool running waterways and expansive white sand beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Discover the exciting diversity of our country, coast, CBD, right here in the Manawatū where you’ll find everything you need, just down the road…

Welcome, Kia ora, Gidday!

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Belong

Friendly Feilding

New Zealands most beautiful town

"LIVE, WORK & PLAY"

Belong to a vibrant community, where together we care about our families and businesses and

people take real pride in living in a place where you can enjoy a superior lifestyle, second to none.

Enjoy friendly Feilding, our beautiful town, with its’ charming streetscape of cobblestone paths, tree lined roads, and abundantly blooming flower beds. The picture perfect setting for our bustling town centre, with a fabulous café culture and shopping experience.

In your pursuit for happiness, here you can discover the perfect balance for work-life commitments and towncountry living.

Manawatū is at the heart of it all and the central gateway to the regions. Just 15 minutes down the road to Palmerston North City and 45 minutes to Whanganui City. A couple of hours drive north to Lake Taupō, east to Hawkes Bay, west to Taranaki and south to the capital city Wellington.

With our central location and affordable homes, first class schools and learning centres, hundreds of clubs, groups and organisations to get involved with, a consolidated Health Care Centre with 12 GP’s under one roof, and outstanding retirement villages and elder care facilities, Feilding is the perfect place for families.

You too, can call our big hearted town, home.

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Play

Our spectacular backyard "FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA" The place between the Ruahine Ranges and the Tasman sea.

The snow covered Ruahine Ranges of winter will change with the seasons to beautiful bush covered mountains in the spring.

Along with the northern Manawatū surrounds of Rangiwahia, and Apiti, you can explore stunning scenery of this area including farmland, sweeping white papa cliffs, deep gorges, ancient native forests and wetlands.

The Rangitikei River is world famous for its exceptional wilderness fishing experience. Both rainbow and brown trout run throughout the river with trophy fish caught in the upper reaches.

The river winds its way along the western boundary of the district, escaping into the Tasman Sea at Tangimoana beach - one of Manawatū's favourite whitebaIting, fishing and camping spots.

Manawatū’s gorgeous coastline has its own spectacular charm on the best blue sky days and the wild west coast days.

Most days you'll be able to see Kapiti Island and, if you're lucky, the South Island and Mount Taranaki.

At low tide, you can walk from Himatangi down to Foxton Beach. At just over 9km, you'll have the chance to see all sorts swimming, flying and crawling past,and thats just the wildlife!

There are numerous commercial operators committed to providing the ultimate Manawatū experiences to enthral and exhilarate with rafting, horse trekking, fishing, golf, adventures and hospitality, and there is much to see and do for free or little cost as well.

Explore Manawatū district and you’ll discover the awe-inspiring power of nature, just down the road.

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Breathe

The Tasman Sea

"COASTAL ESCAPE, JUST DOWN THE ROAD" Himatangi Beach, where the land meets the sea.

Manawatū District is home to a gorgeous coastline with a white sand beach that stretches as far as the eyes can see, Himatangi Beach is in the centre of the largest sand dune geographical feature in New Zealand.

People love to build rugged driftwood huts for their picnic place here and the long sandy beach is a favourite coastal drive where road rules do apply. 4WD’s are advisable and travellers are advised to check the sand and creek before driving over.

In the village you’ll find everything you need for your day trip or summer staycation. Kids just love the adventure playground, concrete skating rink and mini golf.

Himatangi Beach store has takeaways and everything else a good kiwi dairy offers. It's the place to grab your fish n chips before heading onto the beach to watch one of Himatangi’s spectacular sunsets.

Enjoy the friendly hospitality at Himatangi Cosmopolitan Club which also welcomes non-members to join in the social happenings, fishing competitions and monthly events including live bands and comedy. facebook.com/Himatangi-Beach-Cosmopolitan-Club.

Ricc's Café and Kitchen at the Himatangi Beach Cossie Club offers barrista coffee and a café menu: facebook.com/riccs.himatangi Award winning Himatangi Beach Holiday Park offers a range of accommodation, from camping sites to fully self-contained cabins and all the facilities you need. The wonderful host owners Reuben and Alice, will make you so welcome, you’ll never want to leave! Book your stay: www.himatangibeachholidaypark.co.nz

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Hike

Our incredible places "TRAMP THE BACK COUNTRY OF MANAWATŪ" Explore this beautiful and tranquil scenic area and discover Manawatū's unbelieveable vistas.

Active explorers can get amongst the natural wonderland Manawatū offers with these iconic hikes accessible to a range of fitness levels which you can also enjoy these hikes with tamariki in tow: Rangiwahia Hut Track -Located in Northern Manawatū just outside the charming village of Apiti, the 4.4 km (2-3 hrs) hike up to Rangiwahia Hut Track is a great day hike or overnight hut experience – suitable for families with children and new trampers.

The track is well-graded offers a steady incline to the tussock tops along the Whanahuia Range. Along the way you will experience some incredible vistas – a stunning arched wooden bridge, deep ravines, red beech forests and enchanting Middle Earth scenery that will take your breath away.

For those keen to stay overnight, Rangiwahia Hut is a serviced, cosy 12bunk hut with water from tap (not treated so you’ll need to boil before use), a wood burner (firewood is supplied) and the most incredible views of Mount Ruapehu. The skies during sunset are rather spectacular and a waterfall make this an Instagram worthy spot.

Alice Nash Memorial Lodge Track -An ideal for families wanting to try out a bush walk; this track can be done as a short-day trip or an overnight stay. Starting off down steep farmland, the walk enters the bush via a fantastically curved bridge and has undulating climbs suitable for most fitness levels. The track is very well marked with DOC markers along the way and once you reach the hut you’ll be treated to stunning views of the ranges and lush native bush.

The hut can accommodate around 12 people if need be (with a bit of squishing) and is a true backcountry option without electricity or cooking facilities. It does, however, have running water, a stand-alone fireplace and an outdoor toilet.

Discover more Manawatū moments to fill your Autumn buckets at

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Explore

Our Manawatū

"TAKE THE COUNTRY ROADS"

Find the real New Zealand on Manawatū District's country roads.

Explore the real New Zealand on The Country Road. Set in rural Manawatuū The Country Road scenic routes and experiences takes you on journeys between the highways through changing landscapes.

These are journeys where off-the-beaten-track excursions allow you to discover hidden places and tucked away treasures ranging from convivial country cafes and pubs; heritage sites, galleries and gardens, to scenic reserves, day walks, swimming holes, glow worm caves, picnic areas, and camping spots. Meet the locals, discover man-caves of fascinating collections and enjoy world-class scenery from the roadside.

Stay over for a weekender or longer at one of the country escape lodges, B&B's, farmstays, or camp grounds.

Three interconnected routes make up The Country Road experience; Manawatū Scenic Route, Stormy Point Route, and Peep-O-Day Route. (See map page 31) Manawatū Scenic Route: An official New Zealand Scenic

Route, so you'll find route markers along the way to guide you.

The Iron Gates Experience is included in this route.

Stormy Point Route: Aptly named after the Stormy Point

lookout, where the views are phenomenal looking across ancient river terraces and active volcanos- Mt. Taranaki and Mt. Ruapehu.

Peep-o-Day Route: Travel and watch the landscape evolve as

you travel past ranges, dramatic limestone cliffs, lush farmland, historical buildings and monuments.

For more information and the full Country Road map visit:

www.manawatunz.co.nz/the-country-road FEILDING & MANAWATŪ DISTRICT

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Refresh

Pohangina Valley "STAY IN OUR SPECTACULAR BACKYARD" Daytripping, weekender or staycation- there's something for everyone to experience.

There are two camping grounds in Tōtara Reserve, one large site, Kererū, which is adjacent to Camp Rangi Wood's accommodation blocks and hall/kitchen, and one smaller site, Kahikatea which is across the road.

If you are coming from Feilding, once you reach the Tōtara Reserve turn-off (Pohangina Valley East Road), keep travelling north until you get to the Highland Christian Camp then veer off to the left.

Amenities on site include toilets, showers, electric BBQs, a 'back to roots' adventure playground, powered and unpowered tent sites, and river access.

Kahikatea campground is opened for camping from Labour Weekend through until the end of April. Tōtara Reserve’s Kererū campground recently saw Horizons Regional Council contract the removal of poplar trees to improve safety at the popular site and provide an opportunity to plant native species in the area.

The numerous bush walks remain while these improvements were undertaken and other camp improvements, including water upgrades, increased pest control and biodiversity programmes will continue to be made.

Bookings can be made during the open season by contacting the caretaker on 06 329 4737.

To learn more about Totara Reserve Regional Park visit:

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Experience

Tōtara Reserve Regional Park "OUR ANCIENT FOREST AWAITS YOU" A place to be at one with nature, abounding with native flora and wildlife.

Nestled in the Pohangina Valley and just 35km from Feilding lays Tōtara Reserve Regional Park; one of the best and most accessible examples of the ancient native lowland forest that once covered much of the region.

Covering 340 ha of bush, the reserve offers a wide range of attractions for daytrippers, weekenders and holiday makers, as a gentle introduction to nature and a safe way of experiencing ‘wild’ New Zealand.

This Reserve is a much-prized area of bush with a Podocarp forest covering hills and valleys. Predominant trees include Tōtara, Matai, Rimu and Kahikatea. There are also some Black Beech trees and Dicksonia Squarrosa tree ferns. Native Birds to be found in the reserve include Tui, Fantail (Piwakawaka) Wax eye, Morepork, Bellbird, Kingfisher and Kereru (Wood Pigeon).

There are a good variety of long and short walks within the reserve, which is also a popular camping and picnic spot, with plenty of facilities available. Kahikatea Walk is an easy 20 minute walk, and is a great introduction to a broadleaved forest, suitable for young and old to explore. As the name of the walk suggests, mature kahikatea are the stars in this reserve. Lie on your back, look up at the canopy and admire these majestic forest giants.

From walking tracks and swimming holes, to the native wildlife and flora that is scattered all over the park, here is a place in the Manawatū District that gives an opportunity to experience the real New Zealand.

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Breathtaking Northern Manawatū

"EXPLORE OUR SPECTACULAR BACKYARD" Daytripping, weekender or staycation- there's something for everyone to experience.

Head for the great outdoors to explore Manawatū District's spectacular backyard.

The magnificent landscape is diverse and unique. Natures’ playground awaits you - come and explore.

Visitors come from around the world to experience what is at our back door. When they leave, Manawatū’s magical and unforgettable impression stays with them.

The stunning and dramatic rural landscape of northern Manawatū is dotted with scenic activities, guides and friendly hospitality that offers a perfect getaway. See the magical and intriguing moss-covered White Cliff Boulders known as cannon ball concretions made from mudstone. Enjoy a choice of walks and tramps through native bush to overnight hikes into the Ruahine Ranges. Atop the Ruahines you'll find the lookout near the Rangiwahia Hut (Top photo).

Experience the absolute best of New Zealand's fly fishing adventures with Johnny Gummer: www.altitudeflyfishing.com.

Grab your gear and head just down the road where you’ll find great adventures and fantastic hospitality all within stunningly beautiful landscape.

Let Awastone create memorable river adventures with kayaking, rafting, camping or cabins with a licensed cafe on the spectacular Rangitīkei River.

Northern Manawatū is the perfect place for families to eat, stay and play visit: www.irongates.co.nz/stay-eat

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Majestic

The Iron Gates Experience "TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED" Explore the real New Zealand on Manawatū Districts country roads.

The Iron Gates Experience, is a hidden gem, a beautiful, tranquil scenic area in northern Manawatū.

The experience begins at the northern entrance of the Manawatū Scenic Route and is named after the Iron Gates Gorge, a local natural wonder. (Photo right) Its’ remote majesty was the inspiration for linking the area's beauty, activities and people to create this experience. It is also possible to tramp to the Iron Gates Gorge itself via two routes, the Stoat Trap's Track and the Oroua River.

The rural villages of Rangiwahia, Apiti and their surrounding districts share their stunning scenery including farmland, sweeping white papa cliffs, deep gorges, ancient native bush and wetlands.

Apiti Village is known as the gateway to the Ruahine Ranges, an outdoor paradise. These can be enjoyed whether you are driving, cycling, walking or riding. It is more than just a touring route. It is an area where you can get to know the local people and enjoy their warm country hospitality and creativity.

Steve and Mary Bielski are passionate Rangiwahia locals who generously care, share and promote the unique country experiences within the Iron Gates Experience. Their website is a must to visit for comprehensive information and a brilliant photo gallery of the experiences.

Explore the spectacular Iron Gates Experience:

www.irongates.co.nz FEILDING & MANAWATŪ DISTRICT

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Love

The Rangitīkei River

"PUTAI NGAHERE DOMAIN - VINEGAR HILL" Manawatū Districts stunning riverside escape.

Putai Ngahere Domain or Vinegar Hill, as it is mostly known, is one of the region’s most popular and spectacular picnic and camping reserves, located alongside the majestic Rangitīkei River, where a mighty 300 year old totara tree looks over the grounds as a guardian.

The bush entrance to this 30.84 reserve features giant redwood, totara and other native species. The reserve provides for a range of recreation activities including swimming, fishing, white-water rafting and canoeing.

It is a popular holiday camping spot for families and large groups with three main camping areas but people can camp where they wish.

There are showers (cold) available but no BBQ's.

Flat, grassy, non-powered sites with plenty of tree shelter, border the river, which has great swimming holes. Here you will find relaxed camping at its very best.

The majestic Rangitikei River snakes its way along the western boundary of the Manawatū District’s northern reaches from high up on the central plateau down to Tangimoana Beach where its spills into the Tasman Sea. It has cut spectacular gorges on its path, cliffs up to 200 metres high provide dramatic backdrops to a wide range of rapids and pools.

Most of these rapids are Grade 2, ideal for family rafting adventures and an excellent learning ground for Whitewater Kayaking.

The Rangitikei River also features a section of Grade 5 White-water, the best half day or two day white-water trip in the world! More water adventures are well worth exploring at Awastone.co.nz

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Surf

Ready Set Summer "HELPING TO KEEP OUR BEACHES SAFE"

Palmerston North Surf Life Saving Club, out on patrol every summer at Himatangi Beach.

Palmerston North Surf Life Saving Club has been patrolling Himatangi beach since the early 1950’s with a strong following of members from across the region surrounding the club.

Each summer the local life saver volunteers patrol on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from December to February.

A Regional Lifeguard Service provides a week day patrol for six weeks from about mid December until the end of January through the school holiday period.

MoreFM’s BIG DIG annual Wellington Anniversary weekend fundraiser raises funds for the local beach life savers.

It's a massively popular event, with loads of digging and winning, fun and prizes up for grabs. As well, the LITTLE DIG, provides a safe place for kids under five years old to have a go at winning smaller prizes.

All proceeds go straight to the Palmerston North Surf Life Saving Club.

Club Captain Josh Daniel invites anyone interested in joining or learning more about the club to email him.

Palmerston North Surf Club is also a part of Surf Lifesaving New Zealand.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS and IF IN DOUBT, STAY OUT OF THE WATER!

Email: pnsurfacc@gmail.com www.palmysurfclub.weebly.com www.surflifesaving.org.nz

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Enjoy "FEILDING GOLF CLUB- FOR YOUR NEXT VENUE" The perfect place, in a gorgeous setting for your next game of golf. special occasion, or gathering.

Feilding Golf Course- an 18 hole beautiful park course with mature trees lining immaculately manicured fairways.

The course very rarely closes due to its porous, well draining soils and the greens are of the highest quality and condition in the region. While an easy walk, the course is challenging to all levels and a test for even the best golfers.

Lovely gardens frame many areas of the course and clubhouse, with Kereru and Tui among the many birds that reside here.

With a Pro on call at all times and an extremely friendly membership, you will always be welcome to either wander in your own time or join members on a club or competition day.

If you are looking for a venue to host your next function, Feilding Golf Club has the facilities you require. Overlooking the 18th green, the award winning architecturally designed clubhouse will comfortably cater for 120 guests and is ideal for weddings, family gatherings, private functions or small corporate groups.

The resident caterer will work with you to tailor a menu to suit your individual requirements.

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Feel

The rural heartbeat "FEILDING'S FARMERS' FRIDAYS"

Explore our unique agricultural heritage where you can experience first-hand the iconic Sale Yard Tours, New Zealand’s award winning Farmer's Market, and the Coach House Museum.

A days' experience like no other!

Start your Friday at Feilding Farmers Market from 8.30am until 1pm rain, hail or shine in picturesque Manchester Square.

Just down the street, at 11am you can join the Saleyard tour, guided by experienced and knowledgeable local farmers who will lead you through New Zealands largest working stockyards -the source of Feilding’s Friday trademark “smell of money”.

Start your afternoon with a leisurely stroll through friendly Feilding's CBD and refresh at one of the fabulous cafes before heading just down the street to the Coach House.

The Coach House is a world class museum, home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand Heritage, showcasing over 140 years of history.

For more information and bookings: Feilding Information Centre The Railway Station, Feilding.

Telephone: 06 323 3318 Email: info@feildingpromotion.co.nz

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Taste

Eat fresh, love local

"A TRADITIONAL, TRENDY & SOCIAL PLACE" Feildings Farmers Market - come and fill your bag with seasonal freshness.

Start your day every Friday at Feilding Farmers Market from 8.30am beneath the landmark Clocktower, on the cobblestone quadrant in picturesque Manchester Square with its wrap around heritage streetscapes and buildings.

The bustling, happy chaos of the farmers' market is your chance to discover seasonal artisan delicacies while meeting with the locals and chatting directly with the farmers, growers and producers.

There’s always an abundance of beautiful seasonal produce available, as well as fresh cut flowers, and seedlings for your vegetable garden from across the region.

The market is the perfect place to visit with children during the school holidays, they’ll love the market vibe, music, sampling food and the caramel apples are always a hit with their warming hot chocolates on the brisk winter days.

In friendly Feilding, Friday is the day that the farmers come to town, a tradition that continues since the 1880’s.

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Eat fresh and love local produce MANAWATŪMEKE!

Relish

Every moment, every Friday "MANAWATŪ'S AWARD WINNING MARKET" Join us every Friday, rain, hail or shine from 8.30am to 1.00pm in the town centre.

The popular Feildings Farmers Market is now in its 15th year, having started in April 2005 with just nine stallholders, and now has 40 stalls in the summer and 30 in winter.

Winning the ‘Farmers’ Market of the Year’ title in 2012 led to the British royals Prince Charles and his wife Camilla’s Diamond Jubilee visit. The market went on to win the coveted national title a further two years.

It’s popularity begins with its wholesome grass roots shopping experience. Stallholders are the growers and producers, the farmers, artisan cooks, and passionate foodies.

Customers are lured back not just by the desirable product, but also to catch up with the the growers and producers and their customers to chat about the food itself, which is the source of great local and regional conversations.

Regulars delight in chatting with friendly locals, taking in the fresh air, listening to the resident band, soaking up the atmosphere and leaving with a bag or two of country fresh goodness.

Keep up with what’s in season, our stall holders and what’s on: Like and follow us on Facebook or visit our website.

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Farmers

Saleyards Tour Guides

"FEILDING'S SALEYARD TOURS"

Discover our unique agricultural heritage right in the heart of Feilding's CBD where you can experience first-hand our iconic Sale Yard Tours FEILDING'S SALEYARD TOUR GUIDES

(Back L to R) Eric Linklater, David Stroud, Kelvin Goodman, Stewart Picken, Guy Forster Pratt (Front L to R) Robert Campbell, Bill Abbiss, Adrian Hare

Introducing Feilding's Saleyard Tour Guides, a team of retired farmers have been volunteering as guides at the weekly stock sales, with tours now in their 16th year.

Every Friday at 11am you can join the Sale Yard tour, guided by experienced and knowledgeable local farmers who will lead you to the source of Feilding’s Friday trademark “smell of money”.

Get ready for the experience of a lifetimes as the action unfolds before you. A cacophony of sound and sight auctioneers shouting above bleating sheep, mooing cows, and barking dogs, followed by a stream of farmers and stock agents.

Keep pace in the sheep pens to watch the auction process in action and take a seat in the state of the art cattle rostrum.

The Feilding Sale Yards is among the biggest in the world and symbolizes the lifeblood of the district.

Book your tour at Feilding Information Centre The Railway Station, Feilding.

Telephone: 06 323 3318 Email: info@feildingpromotion.co.nz

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Heritage

140 Years

"FEILDING SALEYARDS: EST. 1880"

Farming is the lifeblood of the Manawatū district and you’ll find it’s pulse beats firmly

in the heart of the CBD at the Feilding Saleyards.

For reasons no longer known, Jack Stevens and Colonel Gorton decided to round up some cattle and auction them in the stockyards next to the Denbigh Hotel. One hundred cattle were sold. On May 24, 1880, the stock yards next to the Denbigh Hotel became the Feilding Saleyards.

What started that day has become a regular ritual, unbroken for 140 years, a vital part of New Zealand's primary industry, pulsating in the heart of Feilding.

In 1902, Feilding claimed a North Island record for the

1902

number of sheep yarded at sale - 42,000. (Photo 1902) Regular fortnightly sales were later expanded to weekly sales with four firms involved; Gorton & Sons, Abraham & Williams, NZ Loan & Mercantile Agency and Dalgety, Buckley & Co. In 1920 Wright Stephenson & Co merged with Abraham & Williams Ltd. The Manawatū Auctioneers' association was formed in 1907 and a record 80,000 sheep were yarded that year.

Today the saleyards continue under the ownership of PGG Wrightson and Carrfields.

The saleyards comprise 350 sheep pens, 140 cattle pens and an additional 45 deer pens which were built in the 1980's.

Around 80,000 cattle and 750,000 sheep are sold annually, based on current livestock values that sees more than $170 million changing hands between vendors and purchasers.

Feilding sale yards are the largest in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia.

www.feildingsaleyards.co.nz FEILDING & MANAWATŪ DISTRICT

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Explore Open 7 days- 10am to 4pm "PIONEERING TO PROSPERITY"

Community Archive.

The Coach House Museum and Feilding & Districts The Coach House is a world class museum, home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand Heritage, showcasing over 140 years of history, a fascinating journey through the lives of our early settlers and the development of the Manawatū.

Visitors are blown away to find such an impressive collection, outstanding displays and massive venue that now includes a full replica blacksmith's shop.

This remarkable collection tells the story of Feilding and the Manawatū Districts rich history of pioneering to prosperity, a story that mirrors New Zealand’s rural development and farming innovation including the impressive and fully restored Crawshaw Collection of John Deere tractors & ancillary machinery and the Spall Collection of rare tractors & stationery engines.

The Coach house also offers a unique setting for exhibitions or gatherings, both public or private, with several venue hire and facilities available. With both indoor and outdoor venue options, and a full commercial registered kitchen, it’s perfect for big or small functions or events, all available for use by prior arrangement.

The Coach House is a Motorhome friendly place providing the perfect Park over Property for certified self-contained vehicles and is just a short walk from Feilding's town centre.

"Drive in to our Motorhome friendly place, explore our museum and stop over for a night or three!"

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Discover

A world class museum "THE COACH HOUSE"

A massive place, like no other, for the whole family to explore, learn and enjoy.

When you step through the doors of The Coach House Museum, darkness falls and silence is broken by the sound of birdsong.

Kokako, Huia, Kereru and Tui are among the 16 native birds that will greet you. They all once flourished in the dense forest of Totara, Kowhai and Kahikatea trees in Aorangi (Feilding) Manawatū at that time.

This is where the journey begins through this vast museum, and it is vast, so allow plenty of time for your visit.

A walk though, shows in great detail, the stories of those hard working families who came to settle in New Zealand with dreams of a better life for their families. Sheer grit, sweat and tears mixed with determination, innovation and belief. It’s all on display here.

Fascinating stories are told of local people and the vehicles they used to develop Manawatū into the thriving rural heartland it is today.

A rare collection of horse-drawn vehicles, vintage tractors and farm machinery and equipment fill this museum to the brim with wonderful tales of days gone by.

Impressively, The Coach House is run by a dedicated team 120 passionate volunteers, mostly retirees. They welcome visitors in and organise group bookings with catering packages that are enjoyed in the sunny foyer by prior arrangement.

This is a place in which stories about the good old days come thick and fast. A place for reminiscing and sharing a trip down memory lane...

New Zealand's rural past beautifully displayed in the heart of the Manawatū.

www.coachhousemuseum.nz FEILDING & MANAWATŪ DISTRICT

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"WHATS ON? WHAT'S HAPPENING?"

Events!

VISIT WWW.FEILDING.CO.NZ Visit our website to check out WHAT'S ON! This is where you'll find everything that's happening -all in one place- Feilding & Manawatu District online events guide.

Locals come together and visitors are drawn in from our neighbouring regions and across the country to share in our great events and gatherings... when they know what's coming up and WHAT'S ON! If you're organising an event and want to be included in our online events guide make sure you register your event with EventFinder/Feilding & District or contact the Feilding & District information Centre to find out how we can help you to promote your event.

It's all happening here!

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Savour

The flavours of Manawatū "OUR FOOD AND HOSPITALITY"

You’ll find the flavours of the world served on a plate in cafes, restaurants and country pubs across the Manawatū district.

Expect to be spoilt for choice, from casual cafe style to formal dining, serving up everything from hearty kiwi favourites to delightful and delectable cuisine.

They’re favourites because their delicious and thoughtful food appeals, from healthy to decadent fare, coffee that’s made right and staff who care about what that means, all served in a place that has its’ own style, its’ own buzz and its’ own brand of chill.

They are safe and comfortable places, the social hubs of the community, where town mixes with country, family with friends, and business with social. People come together in familiar places, to connect, relax and enjoy the company of others or just to be.

There's a good choice of restaurants open for evening dining that are passionate about their food, particular about the products they choose and the service they provide.

An exciting line-up of restaurants take part in the Manawatū Paddock to Plate competition during September, where the regions best in food collides for the ultimate dining experience, Dishes are voted on by you – the dining public.

To learn more visit www.plateoforigin.co.nz .

Relax and enjoy the flavours and hospitality of Manawatū.

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Connect "MANFEILD- HOME TO THE CD FIELD DAYS" Come and connect, discover and experience the future of New Zealand’s primary industries.

Every year in March, Manfeild Park transforms into a village of Marquees for a unique three day agricultural event that attracts over 27,000 people to Feilding.

This year is no exception, from 18-20 March, there'll be something for every member of the family with more than 500 exhibitors, drawcard attractions including local FMX legend Levi Sherwood as part of the Freestyle Motocross, plus all the crowd-pleasers - Central Districts Doubles Power Fencing Competition and the National Excavator Operator Championships, as well as the Chelsea Marriner’s Ultimate Canines Dog Show and Amazing Race-style AgriQuest competition for high school students.

The Cuisine Pavilion will whet your appetite, there will be the latest in lifestyle products, activities at the Kids Zone and opportunities to immerse yourself with experts in primary industries.

True to the event’s tradition, there will be great deals. and you can be sure of an action-packed event that will be a great day off the farm when Manfeild will be buzzing with people getting amongst it all.

The three-day expo will also raise money for Rural Support, a charity helping the rural community in times of difficulty.

“We want this to be not only the biggest rural event on our attendee’s calendar but also the best. It’s been a challenging year and we know everyone’s ready to have a day out and be immersed in the innovation of these industries – afterall, they are the backbone of the New Zealand economy,” says CD Field Days director Henry McLernon says.

For tickets and visitor information:

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The experience

"LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT" Manfeild, a place to celebrate, congratulate and collaborate.

Whether you’re planning something large and vibrant, or small and intimate, Manfeild has the perfect space and accessories to make your event or gathering a success.

With over 70 hectares of parkland, a vast range of facilities, and onsite catering services, Manfeild offers you a truly unique event experience for your corporate, club or personal gathering.

Manfeild have a range of corporate suites that are great venues for functions and events. Circuit and stadium suites are available for hire and can host 10 to 300 people depending on the suite size and set up.

The facilities can accommodate your next meeting or function whether it's a corporate function or event, a private celebration or gathering, our facilities can deliver.

Our unique venue will add to the experience for your invited guests.

Known for our FIA grade 3 motor racing circuit, a multi-purpose stadium, extensive grassed areas, outdoor and indoor arenas, meeting and conference rooms, we can tailor any of these areas to suit your event’s needs.

Outside, equestrian and animal displays have the outdoor arena, stables and yards on offer. And who can forget the world-class circuits, stadium suites and pit-lane complexes for motorsport activities and large corporate events.

Talk to us and see why Manfeild is a natural fit for all agricultural, equestrian and motorsport events, conferences, trade shows, expos, training seminars as well for your corporate or private event and much more.

Visit our website for more information.

The Manfeild team want to help you plan your next event.

Get in touch and they’ll help you bring your event to life.

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Intrique "KIMBOLTON SCULPTURE FESTIVAL, 27 MARCH" Amazingly resourceful, creative and intriguing sculptures, dozens of artists and craft stalls.

The momentum is growing for the annual Kimbolton Sculpture Festival.

The event committee has added in a brand new category which will open the doors to even more sculptures. The NZ Rural Sculpture Open Award will allow sculptors with a contemporary edge to get involved.

Committee member Carly Thomas said the award will see more scope for different subject matter and could bring a whole new outlook to the rural theme.

“We want the festival to be inclusive to those who may want to step away from the more rurally themed sculptures. Creativity can have a free rein and it will be exciting to see what comes in.

The prize money kete has grown bigger to accommodate the new award and the first prize winner will go home with $2000, while the runner-up will be $500 richer. The entries will also be eligible for the People’s Choice Award.

There are more than 20 award categories in the festival, ranging from the Creative Cocky Award - which encourages rural people to get on board - through to a whole raft of kid’s awards. There is a

prize pool of

over $15,000.

The Kimbolton Sculpture Festival first began in 2018, driven by a small group of volunteers who wanted to see something big and positive happen in their little rural village. The challenge is to be creative with recycled objects found around the farm and the ethos is about the wellness benefits of making art. The festival was a hit and it has continued to grow and evolve.

“We are always thinking of new ways to make the festival even better”, said Thomas, “and the new award is part of that growth, inviting more people in to make even more incredible sculptures.”

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Blooming "CROSS HILLS GARDENS & NURSERY"

Kimbolton's spectacular kalaidescope of colour opens to visitors in spring.

Cross Hills Gardens and Nursery's opens for their peak flowering time in October and November each year, It's an absolute gorgeous place, so start planning a visit next spring.

With over 2,000 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas, and many other rare trees, shrubs and perennials planted to add interest to all seasons, expect to be spoilt by the colourful and vibrant display.

The onsite facilities include a cafe and a shop with most buildings and virtually all gardens accessible by wheelchair or electric scooter.

The Plant Centre opens June to November where you can purchase quality field grown plants, or visit the website to view hundreds of varieties of Rhododendrons and azaleas.

Mobile 'magic mini tour’s' -a great option for groups of up to nine people who may prefer not to walk around the gardens, available on selected weekdays only, and bookings are essential prior to arriving at the gardens.

An onsite camellia maze gives children, and the young at heart, hours of fun.

CROSS HILLS GARDEN COUNTRY FAIR

Dont miss the annual Cross Hills Garden Country Fair. This is a motorhome friendly event set in 18 acres of the most beautiful private gardens. where you'll find a record number of artists, makers, creators, growers and all round clever people who have travelled from all corners of the North Island in New Zealand to showcase their product! For more information and the new seasons opening dates follow on Facebook or visit:

www.crosshillsfair.co.nz

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Mix a country lifestyle, with a heritage backdrop, add talented artisans, producers and manufacturers, sprinkle with world leading innovators, and you’ve got friendly Feilding at the heart of the Manawatū District, a place where you can enjoy our distinct shopping experience.