Victoria Esplanade’s camellia collection achieves international honour Published on 10 November 2025 It’s now officially recognised as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Call for nominations: Civic Honour Awards 2025 Published on 22 July 2025 Know someone who deserves to be honoured? Nominate them by Thursday, 28 August. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
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
City Ambassadors bring good vibes and summer fun to the city centre Published on 20 December 2024 Six new ambassadors will be out and about in the streets in and around Te Marae o Hine - The Square, ready to share some fun and whanaungatanga in the city centre. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Athletes awarded Jaycee Trust Travelling Fellowship Scheme grants Published on 09 December 2024 Four outstanding athletes from Palmerston North have been awarded $5,000 each to cover travel costs for their sporting events and competitions overseas. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Poppy Places recognises seven more sites in Palmerston North Published on 16 November 2023 Another seven Palmerston North streets and locations have had the red poppy added to their street signs. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Rangitāne ancestral leader honoured in Te Marae o Hine The Square Published on 09 November 2023 A new artwork has been created to honour Rangitāne ancestral leader Ereni Te Awe Awe. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration
City Library Home Service celebrates 50 years Published on 15 November 2022 The City Library’s Home Service programme has been delivering a world of imagination and lifelong learning for half a century. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Service Update
Local heroes awarded for their service to Palmerston North Published on 09 November 2022 Four more outstanding community volunteers have received Civic Honour Awards for their extraordinary contributions to Palmerston North. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Video: Celebrating Puanga Published on 23 June 2022 Did you know that the star of Puanga is celebrated here in Palmy? Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration