Kerry Griffiths (Postman Pat), riding a 1956 BSA Bantam, 150cc model D3 Major.

Twenty-third Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2024. 

 Photo taken outside Ashhurst School. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes ...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths.
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 7, 2024

 Kerry Griffiths riding a replica 1969, Honda RC174.

Twenty-second Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2023. 

 Photo taken at start of parade, Winchester Street. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes Way, turning...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 2, 2023

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1964, 50cc, Piaggio Vespa 50s.

Twenty-fourth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2025. 

 Photo taken outside Ashhurst School. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes Way, turning left into...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 6, 2025

This image was published in the November 12th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Mr Gage (left), Mr Sam Mihaere and Mr John Metcalfe people all closely involved with Fishbowi's plans, elatedly holding the long-awaite...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Corner of Cuba and Pitt Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 12, 1978

These images were taken for the December 17th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published to accompany paired stories published on the same page: “Skateboard ‘Guns’ Go Through Their Paces” and “Answers Wanted t...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Pascal Street Stadium, Palmerston North
Date:          December 17, 1978

This image was published in the December 17th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper accompanying two stories published on the same page: “Skateboard ‘Guns’ Go Through Their Paces” and “Answers Wanted to this Survey.”

An excerpt from the ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Pascal Street Stadium, Palmerston North
Date:          December 17, 1978

This image was taken for the December 17th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, and was published with the caption: “The Palmerston North Boys' High School junior and senior teams, which competed in the national championship. At right i...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          263 Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date:          December 17, 1978

The Whakarongo Smithy on display during the Palmerston North Centenary parade. The The Manawatu Evening Standard on 15th March 1971 reported that the Whakarongo Smithy was "one of the most authentic and popular floats in the procession. It depicts...

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1941, 98cc Rudge Autocycle. Dressed as Postman Pat...

Nineteenth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2020. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue outside Boutique Bash, in the old Drapery building. Par...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 5, 2020

 Kerry Griffiths (Austin Powers), riding a 2005, 36 Volt, Nanjing High Tech Co, Ltd, electric model "Continental Dove".

 Twenty-first Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2022. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue at Oxfo...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths.
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 3, 2022

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1997 Suzuki GSF600S Bandit.

Fifteenth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2016. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue outside RSA. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes Way, turning left int...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst.
Date:          December 3, 2016

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1972 Honda CB350 Four.

Fourteenth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2015. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue outside Saint Mary Magdalene Anglican Church. Parade went up Winchester Street and int...

Creator:      unknown
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 5, 2015

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1997 Suzuki DOHC FXR 150.

Sixteenth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2017. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue, Village Valley Centre and Topline Plastics in the background. Parade went up Winche...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 2, 2017

 Kerry Griffiths and Pillion son Shaun Griffiths, riding a 2006, 636cc Kawasaki ZX-6R.

Seventeenth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2018. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue outside RSA. Parade went up Winchester Street a...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 8, 2018

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1938, 150cc Excelsior "Pioneer".

Eighteenth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2019. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue outside Saint Mary Magdalene Anglican Church. Parade went up Winchester Stre...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 7, 2019

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1934, 250cc Coventry Eagle, model "Silent Superb".

Eleventh Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2012. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue. Parade now started in Winchester Street because of the 2011...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 1, 2012

These images were taken for the August 6th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption “Elated with his win, a delighted Warren Fuller raised his arm in triumph.”

The short article read: “About...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Barber Hall, Palmerston North
Date:          August 6, 1978

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1963, 350cc Norton Navigator.

Twelth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2013. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes Way, turning left into Cambridge A...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 7, 2013

These images were taken for the October 15th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published.

An excerpt from the article read: “Palmerston North motorists were cursing motorcyclists in the city on Friday (October ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Broadway, Palmerston North
Date:          October 15, 1978

This image was published in the October 1st, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper.

The short article read: “A New Zealand artist who is famous for his paintings of birds, fish and other wildlife will be the special guest artist at the As...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 1, 1978

This image was published in the August 20th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “In the photograph, Wendy Craig (right) signs the tenancy agreement watched by other people concerned with the project: from left they are A...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 20, 1978

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 2000 Suzuki SV400.

Thirteenth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2014. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue outside RSA. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes Way, turning left into Cambri...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 6, 2014

Kerry Griffiths and pillion son, Ryan Griffiths, riding a 1974, Honda CB450, DOHC "Black Bomber".

Tenth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2011. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue, outside the Saint Mary Magdalene Anglican Chur...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 3, 2011

Memorial Park (previously named Fitzroy Park) at Terrace End, was formerly a metal pit used by the Railways Department for ballast, from about 1876-1937. The Palmerston North City Council purchased the 21 acre site in 1938 and developed it into a ...

Creator:      Maurice Thompson
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          March 14, 1965

The first image in this pair was taken for a story published in the Manawatū Standard on 11th December 1973.

"Casting cares of the fuel shortage to the winds, Father Christmas abandoned his reindeer and sleigh for a fire engine in Feilding on Sat...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection
Place:          Feilding
Date:          December 11, 1973

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 30th December 2025. 
Mike Lawrence, Anne Weir, Jane Bolton, Stuart Birks.
Christmas memories are shared around a table by friends of different backgrounds.
 Mike recalls never believing...

Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 30, 2025

Kerry Griffiths riding a 1927, 350cc, Model L27 BSA.

Seventh Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2008. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue, outside Topline Plastics. Parade at this time, started in Stanford Street South close to ...

Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 6, 2008

Kerry Griffiths riding a 1972, 350cc, IVSHK Planeta.

Eighth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2009.

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue, opposite Ashhurst School Grounds. Parade at this time, started in Stanford Street South close to...

Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 5, 2009

Kerry Griffiths riding a 1950, 500cc, Model ES2 Norton.

Ninth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2010. 

 Photo taken on Cambridge Avenue, outside the old Drapery building. Parade at this time, started in Stanford Street South ...

Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 4, 2010

This image was published in the July 23rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: "Even at a social function, he can’t resist checking the quality of the wine. Here Malcolm Reeves, who won several prizes, checks the quality...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Awapuni Park Community Centre, Palmerston North
Date:          July 23, 1978