# Business Events in Palmerston North | Conferences & Networking

- **Subtitle**: Find upcoming business events in Palmerston North — conferences, seminars, startup meetups and networking. Discover dates, venues and book tickets.
- **Category**: Business
- **Display Name**: Business events
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<p>Grow your business and meet like minded people at some of the biggest business and networking events in Palmerston North. Managing a big firm or planning to build a startup, there are all the kinds of business events that suit your preferences. Be a part of huge summits, startup events or a relatively casual business luncheon and find the right platform to engage with such business events in Palmerston North. Explore from the extensive business events near you; for business growth, for networking, for finding answers or just simply for personal growth.</p>

## Business Events in Palmerston North

- **Event Name**: Palmerston North - Empower Her Networking - Focus, Flow and Productivity
  - **Description**: Empower Her, female networking group that offers a welcoming and safe environment for women of all business backgrounds and experiencesAbout this EventPALMERSTON NORTH - B
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu Sep 24 2026 at 02:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/palmerston-north-empower-her-networking-focus-flow-and-productivity/100001998967505620
  - **Venue**: BNZ Partners Centre - Palmerston North
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  - **Price**: NZD 22
  - **Categories**: workshops, contests
- **Event Name**: Manawatū Funding Forum 2026
  - **Description**: Following the success of the inaugural event in 2025, Manawatū District Council is proud to host the Funding Forum for a second-year running.

📅 Friday 18 September 2026 
🕑 2.00-5.00pm 
📍 Te Āhuru Mōwai (64 Stafford Street, Feilding)

Whether you’re invol
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/manawatū-funding-forum-2026/200030595962441
  - **Venue**: Manawatū Community Hub Libraries
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- **Event Name**: Massey University Food Innovation Youth Summit 2027
  - **Description**: Dive into hands-on workshops, tour high-tech labs, and visit actual food factories in the Manawatū .About this EventFood technology combines food science, nutrition, business, engineering and marketing to help shape the f
  - **Date**: Tue Jan 12 2027 at 10:00 am – Thu Jan 14 2027 at 03:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/massey-university-food-innovation-youth-summit-2027/100001987470985218
  - **Venue**: Colombo Hall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, workshops, science-fair
- **Event Name**: Business Training NZ Time Management Workshop
  - **Description**: Would you like to become less busy and more productive?  Then our Time Management workshop is for you.About this EventYou've all heard the expression 'Time is money' Well actually time is more valuable than money because
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/business-training-nz-time-management-workshop/100001999236116041
  - **Venue**: Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
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  - **Price**: NZD 857
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Business Training New Zealand Customer Service Excellence Workshop
  - **Description**: Equip your staff with a ‘customer focused and can-do attitude’ along with the self-assurance to deliver service excellenceAbout this EventA fantastic one day course designed to get staff communicating professionally and c
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 04:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/business-training-new-zealand-customer-service-excellence-workshop/100001999235863285
  - **Venue**: Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
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  - **Price**: NZD 857
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Business Training New Zealand Leadership & Management Part 2 Workshop
  - **Description**: Our Leadership &amp; Management Part 2 workshop will equip leaders and managers with the skills to build high performing and motivated teams.About this EventLearn how to make the transition from buddy to boss and lead a s
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 18 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed Nov 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/business-training-new-zealand-leadership-and-management-part-2-workshop/100001999623138636
  - **Venue**: Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
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  - **Price**: NZD 1,144
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: Business Training New Zealand Leadership & Management Part 1 Workshop
  - **Description**: Learn how to make the transition from buddy to boss and lead a successful team.About this EventThis workshop aims to maximise your leadership and management potential and help you to become a more confident, effective and
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 08:30 am – Tue Nov 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/business-training-new-zealand-leadership-and-management-part-1-workshop/100001999622980162
  - **Venue**: Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North
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  - **Price**: NZD 1,144
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Monthly SINCOSS Network meeting
  - **Description**: SINCOSS meets on the first Wednesday of every month at the Manawatu Community Hub Library, Feilding, from 12 noon to 1.oo with an aim of 30mins of connection following.
Bring Your Lunch
Tea &amp; Coffee Available
Speakers usually provide a short presentat
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  - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed Nov 04 2026 at 01:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/monthly-sincoss-network-meeting/200030646205939
  - **Venue**: Manawatū Community Hub Libraries
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  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: Massey University Rural Innovation Youth Summit 2027
  - **Description**: Dive into hands-on workshops and tour farms and industry in the Manawatū.About this EventAgriculture combines science, technology, environmental management, business, and innovation to produce the food and fibre that sust
  - **Date**: Tue Jan 19 2027 at 10:00 am – Thu Jan 21 2027 at 03:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/massey-university-rural-innovation-youth-summit-2027/100001994904975483
  - **Venue**: Colombo Hall
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Business, Workshops, science-fair
- **Event Name**: Annual Compliance Forum 2026 Palmerston North
  - **Description**: Keeping Ahead of Change, Managing Risk &amp; Building ConfidenceAbout this Event9:00 Welcome and Industry UpdateIndustry updateKey issues to keep on the radar
  - **Date**: Wed Dec 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed Dec 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/annual-compliance-forum-2026-palmerston-north/100001997246064744
  - **Venue**: Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
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  - **Price**: NZD 552 to 690
  - **Categories**: fitness, Business, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Executive Meeting - August
  - **Description**: All welcome to attend the exec meeting, followed by a lunch together.
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/executive-meeting-august/200030661765245
  - **Venue**: Murray's Irish Public House
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  - **Categories**: meetups

## Trending Events in Palmerston North

- **Event Name**: ROCKSTOCK: PIRATES AND VIKINGS PARTY MANAWATU
  - **Description**: About the event
PREPARE TO PLUNDER AND ROCK: ROCKSTOCK BRINGS PIRATES AND VIKINGS TO MANAWATU!

MANAWATU, NEW ZEALAND — Grab your cutlasses, polish your battle axes, and prepare for the heaviest, most action-packed family friendly day out of the year! Roc
  - **Venue**: Victory Venue
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- **Event Name**: Feilding Craft Market
  - **Description**: The The Feilding Craft Market is one of New Zealand’s largest indoor craft markets, held twice a year at Manfeild in Feilding. It has been running for over 35 years and typically features 200–250 stallholders from throughout New Zealand, showcasing handma
  - **Venue**: 59 South Street, Feilding, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Cherry Blossom Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Join us - alongside IPU New Zealand and Youth Space - to celebrate the culture and springtime vibrancy of Cherry Blossom Fest under the beautiful sakura (cherry blossom trees) at Coleman Place!

Featuring:
🌸 Performances by the IPU New Zealand - Kodama Ja
  - **Venue**: Coleman Pl, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Youth Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Youth Fest is all about giving things a go!

Made for young people, with young people at the heart of it, Youth Fest is a free event for rangatahi aged 12 to 24.

There’ll be heaps happening throughout the day, with activities, workshops and experiences c
  - **Venue**: Palmy Conference + Function Centre
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- **Event Name**: Rainbow Fair
  - **Description**: 🌈 RAINBOW FAIR IS BACK! 🌈

After a fabulous success last year with over 1,000 people through the doors, the Rainbow Fair returns bigger, brighter, and more fabulous than ever as part of !

Join us on Saturday 3 October from 10AM – 2PM at the Palmerston No
  - **Venue**: Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre
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- **Event Name**: Rural Day
  - **Description**: Free Entry!! 
Rural Day is an iconic annual event held in Feilding CBD that attracts 1000’s of locals &amp; visitors to celebrate our rural heritage.

This free public event is aimed at celebrating all things rural that are important to our town, district
  - **Venue**: Manchester Square, Feilding
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- **Event Name**: Sonic Boom - A Family Concert Experience┃PALMERSTON NORTH
  - **Description**: Introducing SONIC BOOM! After SELL-OUT shows in the upper North Island - we are hitting the road and heading to Palmy!

A high-energy live concert experience delivering the ultimate family night out! SONIC BOOM brings the excitement of a real rock concert
  - **Venue**: 354 Main St, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Palmy Drag Fest 2026 - Main Show
  - **Description**: 🎪✨ PALMY DRAG FEST 2026 – THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH ✨🎪

Step right up… the curtain is about to rise on the most spectacular, dazzling, high-camp event of the year!

Prepare for extraordinary talent, outrageous looks, and jaw-dropping performances as we b
  - **Venue**: Regent on Broadway
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- **Event Name**: CHE FU & THE KRATEZ 25 YEARS OF THE NAVIGATOR
  - **Description**: This October, Che Fu brings his landmark album Navigator back to life in full, marking 25 years since its release with a special nationwide theatre tour.

Backed by his longstanding band The Kratez, Che Fu performs Navigator start to finish alongside a ca
  - **Venue**: Regent on Broadway
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Business events in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** Palmerston North - Empower Her Networking - Focus, Flow and Productivity (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 01:00 pm at BNZ Partners Centre - Palmerston North), Manawatū Funding Forum 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Manawatū Community Hub Libraries), Massey University Food Innovation Youth Summit 2027 (Tue Jan 12 2027 at 10:00 am at Colombo Hall), Business Training NZ Time Management Workshop (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:30 am at Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North), Business Training New Zealand Customer Service Excellence Workshop (Wed Oct 14 2026 at 08:30 am at Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North).
- **Q**: What are the top free Business events in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** Massey University Food Innovation Youth Summit 2027 (Tue Jan 12 2027 at 10:00 am at Colombo Hall), Massey University Rural Innovation Youth Summit 2027 (Tue Jan 19 2027 at 10:00 am at Colombo Hall).
- **Q**: What Business events are happening in Palmerston North in September 2026?
  - **A:** Palmerston North - Empower Her Networking - Focus, Flow and Productivity (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 01:00 pm at BNZ Partners Centre - Palmerston North), Manawatū Funding Forum 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Manawatū Community Hub Libraries).
- **Q**: How can I find Business events in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Business events in Palmerston North on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Business events in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Business events in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Business events in Palmerston North include BNZ Partners Centre - Palmerston North, Manawatū Community Hub Libraries, Colombo Hall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Business events in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** Prices for Business events in Palmerston North range from NZD 22 to NZD 1,144. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Business events in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Business events in Palmerston North include Empower Her - Auckland, Manawatū District Council, Massey University.
- **Q**: What types of Business events can I find in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of business sub-genres and styles including Networking, Entrepreneurship, Investment Literacy, Business, Leadership and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Business events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Business events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Business events in Palmerston North?
  - **A:** Follow the Business category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Business events are listed in Palmerston North.

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