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Innovation in Palmerston North

The city with a long standing tradition of innovation.

Science & Technology

Massey has the only vet school in New Zealand
Bio-science at Massey - has one of the best gene-spliting machines in the world. It can do in 15 minutes what other machines do in months, meaning scientists can achieve significantly more in their research. This is a major drawcard for attracting research scientists around the world.

Business

The Bio-Commerce centre - helping Bio-technology companies get their businesses off the ground
Glaxo Smith Kline
Toyota New Zealand
Ezibuy
Higgins
Palmerston North and the Manawatu region are a launching pad for business.

Facilities

The world renowned and award winning Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens at The Victoria Esplanade
Award winning Palmerston North City Library
Rugby Museum

Sports Achievements

Tim Wilkinson - Golf (PGA Tour 2008)
Craig Perks - Golf
Brendon Hartley - Motor Racing
Jacob Oram - NZ Cricket (Black Caps)
Steve Old - NZ Soccer (All White)
David Kirk - NZ Rugby (former All Black)
Jason Eaton - NZ Rugby (Hurricanes and All Blacks)
Kayla Sharland (NZ Hockey, Women's Black Sticks)
Emily Naylor (NZ Hockey, Women's Black Sticks)
Kris Gemmell (NZ Triathlete)

The Arts

Anna Leese - Singer
Kathi Craig - Singer
Nigel Keay - Composer
Billy TK - Guitarist
PNC - Rapper
John Clark (aka Fred Dagg) - comedian and writer
Our library has a complete recording and production studio in it - only one in NZ available to the public

Other Claims to Fame

The Square is on the NZ Monopoly board
Palmerston North has more PHD's per capita than anywhere else in New Zealand

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