Arena Manawatu

Client Testimony

"Fantastic experience working with all the professionals at Arena. Very pleased with everything and the way the team responded to our needs ensuring a smooth event...Its a beautiful and fantastic venue" - Chris Whaiapu, Rangitane Ahurei Festival.

"Great Venue with lots of natural light, staff professional and easy to deal with. A very good event - thanks" - Heather Pattinson, ANZ National Bank Ltd

Arena Manawatu has a deserved reputation as the most versatile events and activities complex in New Zealand.

Situated in the heart of Palmerston North City, Arena Manawatu is easily accessible for event organisers and participants alike.

Modern audio and visual equipment and high-speed wireless internet are available on site with an extensive array of furniture and staging.

Arena Manawatu boasts a total of 33 venues Save Page capable of holding from 20 to 20,000 people. The multiple options make this facility the venue of choice for a wide range of functions and events.

Venue Highlights

McMillan & Lockwood Lounge - The McMillan & Lockwood Lounge is located on the top floor of the FMG Grandstand and features striking 360 degree views including the Tararua and Ruahine Ranges and the central North Island mountains.

FMG Stadium Scoreboard - The FMG Stadium features an 8m x 4.4m video replay screen - ideal for product launches, sponsor logos or for an impressive presentation with a difference.

Arena 2 - Constructed in 1980 and redeveloped in 2004, Arena 2 is a purpose-built indoor sports and entertainment venue. Distinctive laminated polished timber beams are an appealing feature of the extensive 3,400m2 open-span interior. With an ability to accommodate up to 5,000 people, Arena 2 comprises an extensive array of convenient features and amenities.

	Seating Arrangement
Seating Options	Close
Room	Theatre	Classroom	Boardroom	Banquet
Arena 2	3000			2000
Arena 2 Corporate Lounge	80			70
Arena 2 Corporate Lounge x3	70			50
Arena 3	1100			850
B&M Centre	2500			1200
B&M Centre Gallery	200			90
Barber Hall	800			600
Lockwood & McMillan Corporate	200			120

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Contact Details

Contact:		Abbie Davie
Address:		Grandstand Level 1 Pascal St Palmerston North
Postal Address:		PO Box 380 Palmerston North 4440
Telephone:		+64 6 356 1505
Mobile:		+64 27 699 0425

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