Rural Bus Manawatu

We have a vacancy on our board and we're looking for a new trustee. Get in touch if you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to support our rural communities.

We're on the hunt for a superstar to be the first point of contact for our customers and general enquiries to the Trust, the day-to-day leader and support for our staff, and the conduit between our staff and Board. This is a diverse role and we're looking for someone who's technologically savvy and a self-starter. Does that sound like you or someone you know? Please put them in touch! We're taking applications through the link below:
https://jobs.dogoodjobs.co.nz/job/21344/operations-manager/

Starting at high school can be daunting, especially for kids who won’t know many people and who aren't used to daily life in a big school! Students from rural primary schools in Manawatu District who are starting year 9 in 2026 are invited to Online for Nine - a fun day to meet up with mates, make new friends, and learn a bunch of stuff in a relaxed environment to get prepared for high school – whichever one you’re going to.

There will be activities with a team of experienced youth leaders, a Year 9 Dean will give you lots of practical tips about your first days and weeks at high school, and you can chat with your new friends over a barbecue lunch.

Registration is essential and there is no cost! Please fill in your details here no later than Tuesday 20 January: https://forms.gle/2MfVmffpuPmZJuBG7

The excitement of Christmas and holidays is behind us which means bored kids sitting around the house... possibly hooked to screens and turning to zombies! Book the Rural Bus to bring them to Feilding or Palmerston North for the day. Up to 4 passengers from the same pickup address pay only one fare. Call us on 0220 242 500 or visit our website www.ruralbusmanawatu.org.nz

(Please note: children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a person aged 14 years or older for the entire trip).

Happy New Year Manawatu! From Monday 12 January we're back in operation. Call us on 0220 242 500 or book through our website www.ruralbusmanawatu.org.nz

This time of year might be hectic but it's also a great time to catch up with friends and reflect on the year that's been. Let us connect you with the people you love by bringing you to one of Feilding's great cafes for lunch. Just call us on 0220 242 500 or visit our website www.ruralbusmanawatu.org.nz

Shop local this Christmas at the wonderful range of shops in Feilding - and let us get you there! Check out the Feilding & District Promotion business directory to see what's on offer, and call us to book your transport.
https://feilding.co.nz/shop.html

December is here which means Christmas is just around the corner! Have you started your shopping yet? Let us help! We can transport you from anywhere in Manawatu District and some areas in Rangitikei, to Feilding or Palmerston North AND we have plenty of space to carry all your purchases safely home so you can put them under your tree. Just call us on 0220 242 500 or visit our website

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Have you seen what's been happening at Makino Aquatic Centre ?! The outdoor pool has had a makeover just in time for the sunny season. For all those teenagers who've already finished exams and school for the year, why not head to the pool on the Rural Bus? Up to 4 passengers from the same pickup address pay one fare! Call us on 0220 242 500 or visit our website ruralbusmanawatu.org.nz. (Please note: children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a person aged 14 years or older for the entire trip).

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Pool Maintenance Makino Aquatic Centre Drone footage of Makino Aquatic Centres outdoor pool maintenance. (2025)