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Council wraps up budget decisions for the year ahead

Published on 16 May 2025

Elected members have reduced the proposed increase in total rates from 7.7% to 6.6% for 2025/26.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Big changes to dog registration in Palmerston North

Published on 07 May 2025

We're rolling out new fur-ever tags this year and shifting to digital reminders where possible.

Tagged as: , Service Update

Palmy's Pasifika Artist in Residence programme returns for 2025

Published on 29 April 2025

Applications are now open and will close 5pm, Tuesday 3 June 2025.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

25 things to stop putting in your recycling bin in 2025

Published on 16 April 2025

Here's our list of the top 25 things we want you to stop putting in your recycling bin.

Tagged as: , Service Update

Palmy elections are coming – check your enrolment now

Published on 11 April 2025

Now’s the time to enrol or update your details so you can vote in the upcoming council elections and Māori Ward referendum.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Testing shows no E. coli in city water

Published on 10 April 2025

All other water quality tests taken at different sites this week have returned normal results.

Tagged as: , Service Update

Three-year funding boost to support 39 community projects and services

Published on 09 April 2025

The Strategic Priority Grants programme is Council’s largest funding stream available for this sector, with three-year funding agreements, it provides organisations with a higher level of certainty in their operations than annual or project-specific funding.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Palmy recognised as one of New Zealand’s most Welcoming Communities

Published on 08 April 2025

Palmerston North has been officially recognised as one of the country’s most welcoming places for newcomers.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

New road layout on Fitzherbert Avenue to allow for upgrades

Published on 28 March 2025

Projects are expected to be completed by the end of June.

Tagged as: , Roadworks & Road Closures

Have your say on proposed budget and rates for 2025/26

Published on 17 March 2025

Fill in a submission form by 17 April to let us know what you think.

Tagged as: , Consultation & Surveys

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