Palmerston North City Library is one of the foremost public Libraries in New Zealand, with strong community support and participation witnessed by 75% of the population holding library membership.
Living in Palmerston North means you've got the best of what's on offer in the central and lower North Island.
The choice is yours, from Cross-country and downhill trails for all levels to a dedicated mountain bike park.
It's easy to Push Play and be more active.
Find out how!
From manicured botanic gardens to untouched native bush, the choice is yours. From short, easy ambles to challenging climbs, it's all here.
There are a great variety of tramping and walking tracks in the Palmerston North and manawatu-wanganui area
A tall, wavy sculpture made of Corten steel
The sculpture is by artist Anton Parsons, who lives in Auckland but grew up and went to school in Palmerston North.
The sculpture was crafted by the late Colin Webster-Watson, an acclaimed Palmerston North sculptor.