A crowd attends the opening of the community centre attached to the Trinity Methodist Church in Cuba Street. Opened by visiting Reverend R. Thornley (president of the New Zealand Conference of the Methodist Church), the ceremony coincided with the 70th Anniversary of the old church in Cuba Street (demolished in 2003 after being deemed an earthquake risk). Other speakers included the Mayor, G. M. Rennie, Trust Treasurer A. S. Trevithick, J. G. Benjamin of Church of Christ, Rev. J. M. Blight of District Churches and Circuit Steward A. H. Fisher jnr.

A crowd attends the opening of the community centre attached to the Trinity Methodist Church in Cuba Street. Opened by visiting Reverend R. Thornley (president of the New Zealand Conference of the Methodist Church), the ceremony coincided with the 70th Anniversary of the old church in Cuba Street (demolished in 2003 after being deemed an earthquake risk). Other speakers included the Mayor, G. M. Rennie, Trust Treasurer A. S. Trevithick, J. G. Benjamin of Church of Christ, Rev. J. M. Blight of District Churches and Circuit Steward A. H. Fisher jnr.

A crowd attends the opening of the community centre attached to the Trinity Methodist Church in Cuba Street. Opened by visiting Reverend R. Thornley (president of the New Zealand Conference of the Methodist Church), the ceremony coincided with the 70th Anniversary of the old church in Cuba Street (demolished in 2003 after being deemed an earthquake risk). Other speakers included the Mayor, G. M. Rennie, Trust Treasurer A. S. Trevithick, J. G. Benjamin of Church of Christ, Rev. J. M. Blight of District Churches and Circuit Steward A. H. Fisher jnr.

Te Roopu o te Matakite hīkoi welcomed by a large crowd at Te Rau Aroha Māori Battalion Hall after marching along Rangitikei Street and through Te Marae o Hine - The Square in Palmerston North.

Te Roopu o te Matakite hīkoi was a movement created by Dame Whina Cooper, protesting against the continued loss of Māori land. The hīkoi started in Northland on 14 September, travelled the length of the North Island, and arrived at Parliament in Wellington on 13 October 1975. Leaders presented a petition signed by 60,000 people to Prime Minister Bill Rowling.

Women in traditional Māori dress perform for the Governor General, Sir Arthur Porritt and Lady Porritt, at the re-enactment of the arrival of settlers at the Manawatu River. Large crowds line the river bank to watch the event.

He mea wero e Mac Whakamoe e pa ana ki te powhiri maumaharatanga o te taenga mai ma runga waka o nga tangata ko Mrs George Snelson raua ko Matilda Montgomery i te tau 1871. Ko Manawatu te awa. Ki to te Ian Matheson whakaaro no Tuhoe a Mac Whakamoe.

Mac Whakamoe performing the wero at the welcoming ceremony of the re-enactment of the 1871 river landing of Mrs George Snelson and her 16 year-old daughter Matilda Montgomery. The women travelled to Te Papaiōea (Palmerston North) by Maori canoe on the Manawatu River. The re-enactment took place at the river end of Albert Street on the morning of 13 March 1971. To access image please contact us.

Māori leadership address the crowds in the Square, as part of the official Centenary ceremonies. Koro Wētere, MP for Western Māori is visible in the light gray suit, standing next to a lady in pink.

A group of women in traditional Māori dress, performing a Haka Pōwhiri, in the Square near the clock tower as part of the Centenary celebrations.

Māori leadership address the crowds in the Square, as part of the official Centenary ceremonies. Koro Wētere, MP for Western Māori is visible in the light gray suit, seated next to a lady in pink.

A Daimler car carrying the Governor General, Sir Arthur Porritt and Lady Porritt drive past the crowds of people at the enactment of the settler's landing as part of the Palmerston North Centenary events, down by the banks of the Manawatu River.

Women in traditional Māori dress, performing a Haka Pōwhiri, in the Square near the clock tower as part of the Centenary celebrations.

On Thursday 7 January 1954, Queen Elizabeth II travelled by train in the afternoon, passing through Waipawa, Waipukurau, Dannevirke and Woodville, eventually arriving in Palmerston North for a civic reception dinner.

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Massey University Television Production Centre created VHS copies of films likely originally created by the National Film Unit. It is believed they were used as teaching resources at Massey University.

Massey University Television Production Centre created VHS copies of films, likely originally created by the National Film Unit. It is believed they were used as teaching resources at Massey University.

Massey University Television Production Centre created these VHS copies of films, likely originally created by the National Film Unit. It is believed they were used as teaching resources at Massey University.

00:00 - 01.40: Milson Deviation 1959
01.40: - 04.09: Palmerston North Pools
04.09 - 14.11: Air Force Day 1964

Digitised from a VHS derivative.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This image is likely from attempts to break three rugby related Guinness World records. Organiased by Te Wananga o Aotearoa, one record was broken - most rugby tackles in 1 minute - set by Palmerston North Boys High Schoolers.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, including the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Food and Music Fest' in the lead up to the game between Argentina and Georgia at 1pm on Sunday 2nd October 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This image is likely from attempts to break three rugby related Guinness World records. Organiased by Te Wananga o Aotearoa, one record was broken - most rugby tackles in 1 minute - set by Palmerston North Boys High Schoolers.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This image is likely from attempts to break three rugby related Guinness World records. Organiased by Te Wananga o Aotearoa, one record was broken - most rugby tackles in 1 minute - set by Palmerston North Boys High Schoolers.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square in the afternoon leading up to the game between Georgia and Romania. A New Zealand supporter with 'Backing Black' transfer.

Other events on the day in Te Marae o Hine – The Square included children playing ‘Rippa’ Rugby at 7.30am, BackingBlack fan club events from noon until 6pm and live music from 3.30pm.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square in the afternoon leading up to the game between Georgia and Romania, including live music from local Palmerston North band Tom.

Other events on the day in Te Marae o Hine – The Square included children playing ‘Rippa’ Rugby at 7.30am, BackingBlack fan club events from noon until 6pm and live music from 3.30pm.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, including the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Food and Music Fest' in the lead up to the game between Argentina and Georgia at 1pm on Sunday 2nd October 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square in the afternoon leading up to the game between Georgia and Romania, including live music from local Palmerston North band Tom.

Other events on the day in Te Marae o Hine – The Square included children playing ‘Rippa’ Rugby at 7.30am, BackingBlack fan club events from noon until 6pm and live music from 3.30pm.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World, a cartoon exhibition, Viva La Manawatu, Manawatu Street Theatre, Viva La Manawatu, Georgian Night, Embroiders Guild, The 39 Steps, and Swampfest 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World, a cartoon exhibition, Viva La Manawatu, Manawatu Street Theatre, Viva La Manawatu, Georgian Night, Embroiders Guild, The 39 Steps, and Swampfest 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World, a cartoon exhibition, Viva La Manawatu, Manawatu Street Theatre, Viva La Manawatu, Georgian Night, Embroiders Guild, The 39 Steps, and Swampfest 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World, a cartoon exhibition, Viva La Manawatu, Manawatu Street Theatre, Viva La Manawatu, Georgian Night, Embroiders Guild, The 39 Steps, and Swampfest 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World, a cartoon exhibition, Viva La Manawatu, Manawatu Street Theatre, Viva La Manawatu, Georgian Night, Embroiders Guild, The 39 Steps, and Swampfest 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World, a cartoon exhibition, Viva La Manawatu, Manawatu Street Theatre, Viva La Manawatu, Georgian Night, Embroiders Guild, The 39 Steps, and Swampfest 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World, a cartoon exhibition, Viva La Manawatu, Manawatu Street Theatre, Viva La Manawatu, Georgian Night, Embroiders Guild, The 39 Steps, and Swampfest 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World, a cartoon exhibition, Viva La Manawatu, Manawatu Street Theatre, Viva La Manawatu, Georgian Night, Embroiders Guild, The 39 Steps, and Swampfest 2011.

The ‘Our People, Our Place’ Festival was a pan-regional organisational effort across hospitality, local government, business and other organisations to ensure a wealth of activities were on offer for tourists and visitors travelling for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.