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Funding for local projects making waste recovery easier & more social

Published on 12 September 2025

Three exciting projects have received grants from Council's Resource Recovery Fund, which empowers Palmy groups and organisations to take an active role in minimising waste.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment

It’s been too long. Come to Palmy

Published on 11 June 2025

With the much-anticipated opening of Te Ahu a Tūranga – Manawatū Tararua Highway this week, Palmerston North is now closer than ever for our Hawke's Bay neighbours.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

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

New rating valuations on the way for Palmerston North

Published on 04 December 2024

If owners do not agree with their rating valuation, they have a right to object by 03 February 2025.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Innovative design makes work-life balance a breeze

Published on 16 July 2024

We profile a mixed-use development in the inner city that contains not one but two separate businesses, with a beautiful apartment on the top floor for that super chill morning commute.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Research agreement brings top minds together on food for the future

Published on 19 June 2024

Two leading research and development centres signed an agreement in Palmerston North this week to work together on groundbreaking initiatives in the globally important area of food innovation and technology.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Agritech tour attracts diplomats from around the globe

Published on 28 February 2024

An impressive line-up of diplomats from around the world spent the day touring Palmerston North’s top agritech facilities.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Distribution hub expansion gains momentum after adoption of masterplan

Published on 16 November 2023

Work on the expansion of Te Utanganui has taken an important step forward with agreement from Palmerston North City Councillors on a masterplan to guide the growth of the area.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy