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'Have a Go' Sports Day

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Sunday, 22 February 2026
10:00 am
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1:00 pm

Get ready for a day of action, fun, and new experiences!


Sport Manawatū, Feilding & District Promotion and Manfeild are bringing you the ultimate sports showcase.

Sunday, 22 February 2026


10:00 AM – 1:00 PM


Manfeild Oval, Feilding

Try your hand at a huge range of sports and activities, including badminton, blokarting, paintball, cricket, scouts, pickleball, basketball, kung fu, box-fit, football, and gymnastics.

A fun day out for the whole whānau! Come along, get involved, and enjoy the energy.

Sunday, 22 February 2026
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm
Sports

Getting to Manfeild

Centrally located in New Zealand, Feilding and Palmerston North city’s central location places it within a three hour drive of over one million people, making it an easy place to travel to by road and air.

By car

Driving to Manfeild offers the perfect chance to enjoy Manawatū’s diverse landscapes, charming towns, and welcoming local communities. Feilding is centrally located, making it easy to reach from anywhere in the lower North Island.

From Auckland / Taupō (via SH1)

Head south on State Highway 1, then turn off just south of Mangaweka at Vinegar Hill to take the Stormy Point route – a must for travellers who love scenic drives. This road winds through rolling farmland, dramatic ridges, and picturesque rural towns, providing plenty of photo stops along the way.

From Wellington (via SH1)​

Travel north on State Highway 1, turning right just before Levin onto SH57. Consider a stop in Shannon, known for its boutique designer outlets, local art galleries, and cosy cafes. Continue north to Palmerston North, then follow signs to Feilding.

From Hawke’s Bay (via SH50 / SH2)

Travel south-west towards Woodville, cross over Te Ahu a Turanga – Manawatū Tararua Highway (or Saddle Road), and head to Palmerston North before making the short drive to Feilding.

Driving distances to Feilding:​
  • Palmerston North – 15 mins

  • Wellington – approx. 2 hrs

  • Taupō – approx. 3 hrs

  • Auckland – approx. 6 hrs 30 mins

  • Napier – approx. 3 hrs

Parking & getting around

Feilding offers free parking throughout the town centre. Manfeild is within easy reach, and once you arrive, walking between town, cafes, and shops is stress-free thanks to wide, pedestrian-friendly streets.

Orange and black race car speeding on a blurred race track.
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