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Situated on the banks of the Manawatu River nestled at the foot of the impressive Tararua Mountain Range, a growing city of 78,100, Palmerston North is unique. The subdivision of Palmerston North began in 1866, with the most important stimulus to the growth of the town being the development of pastoral farming. As early European settlers cleared the native forest with axe and fire, a new vegetation of grasses and clovers provided the basis for cattle and sheep farming. 

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Motoring 13 Jul 2011
Road Works on Church Street

PALMERSTON NORTH — The Palmerston North City Council would like to notify motorists that road closures may be enforced between the hours of 9am and 4pm on Church Street from Tuesday 12 July 2011.

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Council 5 Jul 2011
Funding for Heritage Projects Now Available

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North City Council would like to notify residents that they can now apply to the Natural and Cultural Heritage Incentive Fund for assistance for heritage projects.

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Building 30 Jun 2011
Skoglund Park to get New Pavilion

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North City Council has started work on a new pavilion at Skoglund Park.

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Council 27 Jun 2011
Draft Boundary Reorganisation Scheme

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — The Manawatu District Council and Palmerston North City Council have established a Joint Boundary Committee responsible for overseeing the process for a proposed boundary alteration between the two districts.

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Community 27 Jun 2011
Palmerston North features on Asia Downunder

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North recently featured on an episode of TVNZ’s Asia Downunder.

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Council 27 Jun 2011
New Parking System rolls out in Palmerston North

PALMERSTON NORTH — Starting this week a new parking system is being rolled out to selected sites across the City.

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Rural 22 Jun 2011
Two Discussion Document Due to Close

ASHHURST — The Palmerston North City Council would like to remind residents that submissions for both the Ashhurst Residential Growth Review and the Rural-Residential Land Use Discussion Document will be closing this week.

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Pets 6 Oct 2010
Dog Registration Now Overdue

PALMERSTON NORTH — If you own a dog and you haven’t yet registered it there is now an instant $300 fine if your dog is found without a current registration.

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Politics 6 Oct 2010
Electors Running out of Time to Vote

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North people are continuing to take their time to return their voting papers in this year’s local authority elections.

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News 24 Oct 2009
Palmerston North City Reaches 80,000 Population

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City's estimated population now stands at more than 80,000.

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Council 30 Jun 2009
Amnesty on Road Signs Extended

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council has extended its amnesty on road signs.

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Art 14 Apr 2009
Our Arts Review Needs your Input

The City Council has begun the initial stages of reviewing its Arts Strategy and needs your help.

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Internet 1 Apr 2009
Coming Live to an Internet Near You

PALMERSTON NORTH — You can now view what Mayor Jono Naylor has to say about the City Council’s Draft 10 Year Plan on the internet.

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Council 1 Apr 2009
Council Clarifies D Gradings

D gradings for food outlets are given for far more serious reasons that lack of documentation.

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News 31 Mar 2009
Chairs Identify Their Goals

PALMERSTON NORTH — The emphasis on being environmentally sustainable is a key goal for the Chairperson of the City Council’s Policy and Planning Committee, Cr Anne Podd.

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Conservation 27 Mar 2009
Turn Off Your Lights - Save the Planet

PALMERSTON NORTH — The world is switching off for Earth Hour and Palmerston North city council challenges you to join this international campaign.

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Community 27 Mar 2009
Read and Attend Community Meetings

PALMERSTON NORTH — A golden opportunity to be briefed and ask questions about the Draft 10 Year Plan will be provided by the City Council from next week.

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Council 26 Mar 2009
The Stomach - All New Guts

PALMERSTON NORTH — Creative Sounds aka “The Stomach” is having their re-opening day this Sunday 29th March 2009.

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Rugby 26 Mar 2009
Honorary title for Highlander

PALMERSTON NORTH — The fearsome Highlander who features prominently in all Super 14 publicity for the Otago based rugby team will be presented with honorary citizenship by Palmerston North Mayor, Jono Naylor, on Friday.

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Aviation 28 Mar 2008
Mayor determined to retain airport status

PALMERSTON NORTH — The announcement by OzJet to cancel the proposed launch of services between Palmerston North and Brisbane has been received with disappointment by key stakeholders in the local community.

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Council 26 Mar 2008
Get informed then get involved

PALMERSTON NORTH — The Draft Annual Plan for 2008/09 will be available from tomorrow.

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Festival 25 Mar 2008
Colourful celebration of culture

PALMERSTON NORTH — The city’s most colourful event, the Festival Of Cultures, opens today and extends over six days until Sunday, March 30 The festival, involving more than 40 cultures and thousands of people, is a flamboyant celebration of Palmerston North’s cultural identity.

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Waste 25 Mar 2008
The Hazmobile is coming

PALMERSTON NORTH — The HazMobile is making a visit to Palmerston North next month.

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Traffic 20 Mar 2008
Crack on Flygers line bridge causes closure

PALMERSTON NORTH — The bridge over the Mangaone Stream on Flygers Line has been closed until further notice.

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Council 19 Mar 2008
Palmerston North mayor delivers state of the city address

PALMERSTON NORTH — A renewed vision for the City Council and a new system of stewardship are being promised by Mayor, Jono Naylor, in his State of the City address this evening.

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Council 19 Mar 2008
Clocktower wins top award

PALMERSTON NORTH — The recently refurbished clocktower in the Square has won a major New Zealand architectural award.

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Art 19 Mar 2008
Home is where the art is

PALMERSTON NORTH — Funding applications are again being invited from community groups and individuals.

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Council 18 Mar 2008
National recognition for council engineers

PALMERSTON NORTH — The Palmerston North City Council now has two engineers holding national positions of appointment in two separate organisations.

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Council 17 Mar 2008
City council's six month financial result

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council has released its six month financial result for the 2007/2008 financial year.

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Council 12 Mar 2008
Council now seeks feedback on draft annual plan

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council has finalised its Draft Annual Plan (DAP) which includes a recommended rate increase of 12 percent.

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Council 7 Mar 2008
Site of new bridge approved

PALMERSTON NORTH — In a milestone decision City Councillors have approved the location for the new upstream bridge and road approaches for Palmerston North.

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Council 5 Mar 2008
Confirmation of rate increase next week

PALMERSTON NORTH — City Councillors have delayed recommending a rate increase for the 2008/2009 financial year until next Wednesday.

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Family 29 Feb 2008
Children's day celebrations

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council wants everyone from toddlers through to 16 years of age to attend the free Children’s Day celebrations in the Square from 11-3pm on Sunday, March 2.

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Tennis 25 Feb 2008
Tickets to Dame Malvina and ASB Classic tennis

PALMERSTON NORTH — A donation to the Arohanui Hospice could see two people enjoying the ASB Women’s International Tennis Tournament next January.

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Pets 22 Feb 2008
Tough line, now a penalty

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council’s tough line over unregistered dogs has seen their number reduce by almost half.

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Classical 21 Feb 2008
Anna Leese stars with a legend

PALMERSTON NORTH — English opera buffs are being told to look out for Palmerston North soprano, Anna Leese, in the future.

Jose Carreras and Anna Leese

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Business 21 Feb 2008
Plaza development is 'great news for the city'

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North Mayor, Jono Naylor, has described The Plaza development as “great news for the city.” The $93 million redevelopment and expansion of the The Plaza strengthens Palmerston North’s position as the premier shopping destination in the lower North Island he says.

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Economy 21 Feb 2008
Palmerston North City Monthly Economic Update - Retail trade survey

PALMERSTON NORTH — The rate of growth in total retail sales (including motor vehicle sales and servicing) in Palmerston North slowed slightly during December while retail sales growth at the national level achieved a small increase.

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Community 20 Feb 2008
Smallest room in the biggest house

PALMERSTON NORTH — It’s great when a disused space can be used for something very worthwhile.

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Transport 19 Feb 2008
Expansion of toll services impresses mayor

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North Mayor, Jono Naylor, says there’s no greater time to appreciate the importance of rail to Palmerston North than in its centenary year.

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Conservation 18 Feb 2008
They're at it again

PALMERSTON NORTH — A couple of amorous ducks at the Victoria Esplanade are keeping the native New Zealand brown teal (pateke) from extinction.

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Water 18 Feb 2008
Council on target to minimise dirty water

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council is making positive progress in its comprehensive plans to minimise discoloured water throughout the city.

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Community 18 Feb 2008
Esplanade Day - sun shines on city’s free annual event

PALMERSTON NORTH — Again Esplanade Day proved to be an outstanding success with thousands attending the day at Victoria Esplanade on Sunday.

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Crime 15 Feb 2008
Council welcomes new tagging measures

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council is pleased the government has taken a positive stand on addressing the serious issue of graffiti.

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Council 14 Feb 2008
Mail drop to 'party' streets

PALMERSTON NORTH — The rude awakenings have arrived.

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Fire 4 Feb 2008
Prohibited fire season

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — A prohibited fire season will be introduced through the rural areas of Palmerston North from Saturday, February 9, as fire hazard ratings climb to extreme levels.

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Community 1 Feb 2008
Dying trees to be removed

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council is removing three trees in the Square for safety reasons.

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Traffic 28 Jan 2008
End to bizarre driver behaviour

PALMERSTON NORTH — Please park responsibly is the instruction from City Council’s parking officers to parents dropping off children at school.

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Council 28 Jan 2008
Proactive stance over cars for sale

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council is planning a February clampdown on the sale of private vehicles outside the entrance to Memorial Park.

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Council 28 Jan 2008
City council seeks public feedback

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council will shortly conduct a survey of its residents as part of its commitment to actively seek public opinion and involvement.

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Council 23 Jan 2008
Slower traffic, safer pedestrians

PALMERSTON NORTH — Completing the roundabout at the Church Street/Square intersection is the next task in the streetscape development from Church Street through to Main Street.

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Traffic 23 Jan 2008
Upgrading of 'worst intersection in city'

PALMERSTON NORTH — The intersection of Grey and Princess Streets is about to be improved with the installation of traffic signals.

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Search and Rescue 18 Jan 2008
Australia calls on rescue team for help

Four hours notice was all two members of the Palmerston North City Council Civil Defence Rescue Emergency Support Team received before they flew to Queensland this afternoon to help address widespread flooding in the Australian State.

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Deaths 18 Jan 2008
Big Screen will show Sir Ed's funeral

PALMERSTON NORTH — Sir Edmund Hillary’s state funeral will be seen from Arena Manawatu’s big screen in the Square on Tuesday morning from 11am.

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Council 16 Jan 2008
Funds available for heritage protection

PALMERSTON NORTH — If you want help repairing or improving a listed heritage building the City Council could offer financial assistance.

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Traffic 15 Jan 2008
Road reduced to one lane

PALMERSTON NORTH — Last week’s downpour has resulted in subsidence to part of Kahuterawa Road near the recreational reserve.

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Deaths 14 Jan 2008
'Lets learn from Sir Edmund' says mayor

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North Mayor, Jono Naylor, is looking to mark the passing of one of New Zealand greatest identities, Sir Edmund Hillary, in an appropriate way.

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Fire 13 Dec 2007
From Saturday fires are restricted

PALMERSTON NORTH — Due to the ongoing warm and dry weather, the City Council will impose a restricted fire season from midnight on Saturday, December 15.

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Council 6 Dec 2007
There'll always be a path around the walkway

Sections of the Victoria Esplanade walkway could be affected when work on laying a new water main from Dittmer Drive to Fitzherbert Avenue begins next week.

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Business 30 Nov 2007
Call centres look to recruit operators

PALMERSTON NORTH — The call centre cluster in Palmerston North is looking at every opportunity to recruit operators who will be laid off by SITEL next year.

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Council 29 Nov 2007
Master plan on display

PALMERSTON NORTH — A revised Draft Master Plan for the Victoria Esplanade will be on display at the Education Centre in the Esplanade from this Sunday, December 2, until Friday, December 7.

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Council 29 Nov 2007
Managing the council's finances

PALMERSTON NORTH — The Palmerston North City Council has a new Chief Financial Officer.

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Festival 28 Nov 2007
Christmas parade, up close and personal

PALMERSTON NORTH — When the organisers of Saturday’s Christmas parade say the floats will process through the Square, they mean it.

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Health 23 Nov 2007
Close shave for child cancer

PALMERSTON NORTH — Three members of the City Council staff and a Councillor are challenging their counterparts at Manawatu District Council and Horizons Regional Council to go bald for child cancer.

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Council 20 Nov 2007
First stage of streetscape nearly completed

PALMERSTON NORTH — The end is in sight for the major Square streetscape redevelopment from Church Street through to the City Council’s Civic Administration Building (CAB).

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Community 20 Nov 2007
Bulging Banana boxes

PALMERSTON NORTH — Methodist Social Services want to see a bonanza of banana boxes filled with non-perishable food this weekend.

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Council 19 Nov 2007
City enjoying buoyant times

PALMERSTON NORTH — The city’s economy is growing and Palmerston North faces a positive future.

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Gardening 19 Nov 2007
Top Rose awards bursting to be announced

PALMERSTON NORTH — National and international rose growers will shortly find out which of their roses has been judged the best grown at the New Zealand International Rose Trial Grounds in the Victoria Esplanade Gardens.

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Court 16 Nov 2007
Judge upholds council rezoning

PALMERSTON NORTH — The City Council has been vindicated in an Environment Court decision released by Judge David Sheppard.

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Community 29 Oct 2007
Shine on Palmy

PALMERSTON NORTH — Shine on Palmy!- it’s not quite NZ Idol but it’s the competition which will put our CBD retailers’ creativity under the spotlight! It’s the competition where the search is on for the most creative and brightest shop front windows in the CBD.

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Council 29 Oct 2007
Cracker night for declaration

PALMERSTON NORTH — The inaugural City Council meeting where the new Mayor and Councillors will make their declarations is being held on Monday, November 5.

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Community 29 Oct 2007
Second public sculpture planned

PALMERSTON NORTH — A second sculpture that will enhance the inner-city will be installed early next year.

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Council 15 Oct 2007
PNDC prelim results

PALMERSTON NORTH — The preliminary results for the Palmerston North City Council elections held on 13 October 2007 are as follows:

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Council 13 Oct 2007
City has new mayor

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North has its fourth new mayor in as many elections.

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Council 10 Oct 2007
Electors are taking thier time to vote

PALMERSTON NORTH — Palmerston North people are continuing to take their time to return their voting papers in this year’s local authority elections.

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