The Local Governance Statement is a collection of information to explain how Council works and how residents can engage with us.
It is prepared in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Act 2002.
Our purpose is to enable democratic local decision-making by and on behalf of our community.
Bylaws are local laws created and enforced by the Council for the city. This page outlines the bylaws in Palmerston North.
Our elections operate under the Single Transferable Voting (STV) Electoral System. Which means candidates are ranked in order of preference.
Palmerston North City Council is made up of a Mayor and 15 Councillors.
Our committees represent the main areas Council is responsible for. Here’s an overview of how committees work and the issues they cover.
All Council and committee meetings are open to the public unless there is a reason to consider some items with the public excluded.
We have a strong relationship with our Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner and tangata whenua, Rangitāne o Manawatū.
Kōrero mai. Help us shape the future of Palmerston North. Check here regularly to see projects and initiatives needing your ideas and feedback.
Council’s policies direct our actions on a range of issues for Palmerston North. You can find all our strategies, plans, policies, research and reports on this page.
Our Council has a Mayor and 15 Councillors, with elections every three years. Thirteen of our councillors make up Te Hirawanui General Ward, and two councillors make up Te Pūao Māori Ward.
Your Council is made up of the Mayor and 15 Councillors who represent the community.
Under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA), any person may request information from us.
Council's senior leadership team, contact details and areas of responsibility.
In addition to the legislation that applies to all local authorities, Palmerston North City Council is bound by some local legislation (Acts that apply specifically to it).
There are five Council-controlled organisations in Palmerston North that independently manage some of our city's key facilities.