New road names confirmed for parts of Setters Line
Published on 16 December 2025
Palmerston North City Council has confirmed new names for several sections of Setters Line, with changes taking effect from 2 February 2026.
These changes follow a direction from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), which identified that parts of Setters Line did not comply with national addressing standards. The road is split into several sections that don’t connect, causing confusion for emergency services, NZ Post, and the public.
This situation has existed for many years and that was further complicated by the 2012 boundary and ward changes, when Council took over an extra section of Setters Line from Manawatū District Council. This resulted in multiple sections of the same road name sitting across two different council boundaries.
Other issues included overlapping number ranges, odd and even numbering on the same side of the road, and differing suburb boundaries. LINZ instructed Council, as the road controlling authority, to rename the affected sections to improve clarity and safety.
Council wrote to affected residents, homeowners, and businesses in September to seek feedback on the proposed name changes. No objections were received during the period, so the following changes will be made to sections of Setters Line from February 2, 2026:
- Richardsons Line to Mangaone Stream will be renamed Pārera Way
- Railway Road to the Airport will be renamed Edmunds Way
- Railway Road to the Railway Line will renamed Chalk Way
The section from Mangaone Stream heading toward Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road will remain Setters Line, with existing numbers retained to ensure consistency across the Palmerston North City Council and Manawatū District Council boundary.
The new names were developed by the City Library’s Heritage team and Rangitāne o Manawatū, and comply with Council’s street naming policy.
Changes designed for safety and simplicity
The changes are designed to reduce location confusion, support emergency services and postal delivery, and better prepare the area for future growth.
Council's General Manager Development and Regulatory Services Kerry-Lee Probert says that supporting the community through the change is the top priority.
“As the new names and numbers take effect, we’ll be working closely with affected residents and businesses to make the transition as easy as possible. Clear, consistent addressing helps emergency services reach people quickly, keeps deliveries on track, and reduces everyday confusion. These changes are ultimately about making things safer and simpler for our community.”
Council has contacted all affected residents, homeowners, and businesses to confirm the changes and is in the process of confirming each property’s new legal address, along with a checklist of organisations they may need to notify.
Edmunds Way
Named after Herbert Ernest Winwood Edmunds, a prominent local businessman and aviation advocate. Edmunds was the first honorary life member and former president of the Milson Aerodrome, and president of the Manawatū Aero Club. The name recognises his strong contribution to the local aviation community and the section being next to the Palmerston North Airport.
Chalk Way
Named after Philip Sydney Chalk, a Milson rail engine driver known for his passion for rail and for building a miniature Pacific locomotive. The name reflects the section’s close connection to Railway Road and Chalk’s legacy as a driver and craftsman.
Pārera Way
Pārera is the te reo Māori name for the indigenous grey duck, once commonly found in the Manawatū wetlands. The name, suggested by Rangitāne, reflects the area’s natural heritage and semi-rural character.