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Non-Profit organisation supporting Papua New Guinea Community thrive in Manawatu.

Who we are

Palmerston North Papua New Guinea Community Trust

We are a not-for-profit organisation that aims to support the thriving Papua New Guinea Community in Manawatu. The Trust has the following purposes
  • to be a hub for Papua New Guinea people in Palmerston North
  • to maintain, advance and celebrate Papua New Guinea’s diverse cultural and spiritual values
  • to foster a relationship with mana whenua and show goodwill with all other ethnic groups
  • to do all things necessary for the advancement of Papua New Guineans, education, health, economic development and well-being
  • to promote and advocate for all Papua New Guinea community development and participation and contribution to the broader society, and
  • undertake anything else to further the charitable aims to serve our Palmerston North Community
Food and Cultural Festival (FCF)
Intercultural Communication Workshop
COVID19 and Omicron Response and Support
The bilum display at Rangiora Community Hall, Palmerston North.