Council adopts budget with lower-than-consulted rates increase Published on 03 June 2026 Council today adopted its budget for the coming year with a total rates increase of 3.9%. Tagged as: , Announcements
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
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
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. Tagged as: , Announcements
Central Districts Water governance framework reinforces local control Published on 11 December 2025 Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council and Rangitīkei District Council have confirmed the governance framework that will ensure water services continue to be locally overseen, locally managed and locally accountable. Tagged as: , Announcements
2026 SuperGold Parking Permits available now Published on 05 December 2025 Palmerston North residents who qualify for a SuperGold Parking Permit no longer need to wait until the new year to get your permit sorted. Tagged as: , Announcements
Tamakuku Terrace complete, unlocking next wave of growth in Whakarongo Published on 05 December 2025 Tamakuku Terrace is complete, with Stage 2 wrapping up construction and the full Council-led development now ready to support the next stage of growth in Whakarongo. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Honours & Celebration
Better water services moving closer Published on 10 November 2025 The partnership between Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council, and Rangitīkei District Council to establish a new organisation for delivering three waters services has taken a major step forward. Tagged as: , Announcements
Palmerston North’s new Council officially takes office Published on 06 November 2025 The first official Council meeting for the new term will take place on 12 November, when the committee structure will be confirmed. Tagged as: , Announcements