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Experienced board appointed for Central Districts Water

Published on 17 March 2026

Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council, Rangitīkei District Council and Nga Tapūwae o Hau have taken another significant step toward establishing Central Districts Water, confirming the appointment of an experienced independent board to govern the new organisation.

Tagged as: , Announcements

A few Cherry tree removals planned in Palmerston North

Published on 17 March 2026

The large Cherry Awanui tree outside Focal Point Cinema on Cuba Street will be removed later this week after being diagnosed with bacterial canker, a serious disease that affects cherry and other stone fruit trees.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs

Main Street bus terminal to temporarily relocate due to roadworks

Published on 12 March 2026

Part of the Main Street bus terminal will be temporarily relocated when the second stage of roadworks on Main Street starts in March.

Tagged as: , Roadworks & Road Closures

Vogel Street upgrade starts on Monday

Published on 11 March 2026

Long-awaited upgrades to Vogel Street will begin on Monday, with work taking place in three stages over the next three months.

Tagged as: , Roadworks & Road Closures

Have your say on next year’s rates and spending

Published on 11 March 2026

Our Long-term Plan initially signalled an 8.5% total rates increase for 2026/27. We’ve reduced that to a proposed 4.9% increase for you to consider.

Tagged as: , Consultation & Surveys

From Montana to Manawatū, Missoula visit celebrates 44-Year friendship

Published on 23 February 2026

Palmerston North rolled out a warm Manawatū welcome this week for a visiting delegation from our long-standing US sister city, Missoula, Montana.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration

Soft plastics recycling trial coming to Palmerston North in July

Published on 19 February 2026

Soft plastics recycling is set to come to Palmerston North, with Council's Community Resilience and Sustainability Committee unanimously agreeing yesterday to progress a trial.

Tagged as: , Environment, Service Update

Buy a compost bin for your home

Published on 17 February 2026

Buy a compost bin from our Ferguson Street Recycling Centre and start creating free, nutrient-rich food for your garden.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment

Local voices appointed to shareholders' committee for new water entity

Published on 13 February 2026

Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council and Rangitīkei District Council have appointed their representatives to the Central Districts Water Shareholders’ Committee.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Construction starting on new Pasifika Community Centre

Published on 13 January 2026

One of Council’s well-loved and well-used community centres is about to get a major upgrade, with construction starting this week on the new Pasifika Community Centre at Bill Brown Park.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs, Service Update

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