What does Palmerston North City Council do?

From fixing potholes and maintaining parks to planning Palmerston North's future, Council's work touches almost every part of city life. We provide the essential services and infrastructure that keep Palmy running today, while also making long-term decisions that will shape our city for decades to come.

The Mayor and Councillors are elected by the community to make decisions and set the strategic direction for the city. Council staff then bring those decisions to life, delivering the services, facilities and projects that residents rely on every day. Together, this work helps create a connected, vibrant and thriving city for everyone who calls Palmerston North home.

What Council does every day

From the moment you start your day, chances are you're using a service provided or supported by Council. Whether it's safe drinking water, well-maintained roads, local parks, libraries or community spaces, our work helps make Palmerston North a great place to live, work and play.

Use the interactive map below to explore the services, facilities and infrastructure that help keep our city connected, thriving and ready for the future.

Planning for today and tomorrow

The services, facilities and infrastructure highlighted above don't happen by accident. Behind every road upgrade, library service, sportsground, water pipe and community facility are decisions about priorities, investment and funding.

While Council delivers services that residents rely on every day, we also need to plan for the future. We have to balance maintaining existing infrastructure and services with investing in new projects that support a growing city. That's where the Long-Term Plan comes in.

Our Long-Term Plan helps shape Palmy's future

Our Long-Term Plan sets out the projects, services and priorities that will guide Palmerston North over the next 10 years.

To have your say on what's important to you, your whānau and community, consultation opens mid-March 2027.