New school speed signs being installed across Palmerston North Published on 29 May 2026 New speed limits around Palmerston North schools will be in place from the start of term 3 as part of the Government’s plan to improve safety for children travelling to and from school. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs, Service Update
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
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
Summer Water Use begins in Palmerston North Published on 19 December 2025 We’re asking residents to get behind our Summer Water Use initiative to help Palmy avoid water restrictions for the sixth year running. Tagged as: , Environment, Service Update
Construction underway on public toilet at Albert Street river entrance Published on 28 October 2025 The toilet block will be built off-site over the coming months and is expected to be installed around March 2026. Tagged as: , Service Update
Free chemical drop-off day: Time to clear out your cupboards & sheds! Published on 21 October 2025 Got old chemicals hiding in your garage, garden shed or laundry cupboard? Here’s your chance to get rid of them safely and for free. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Service Update
Palmerston North adopts milestone water plan Published on 14 August 2025 Palmerston North City Council has reached a major milestone by adopting its joint Water Services Delivery Plan, which outlines how water services will be managed in the future. Tagged as: , Consultation & Surveys, Service Update
Big changes to dog registration in Palmerston North Published on 07 May 2025 We're rolling out new fur-ever tags this year and shifting to digital reminders where possible. Tagged as: , Service Update
25 things to stop putting in your recycling bin in 2025 Published on 16 April 2025 Here's our list of the top 25 things we want you to stop putting in your recycling bin. Tagged as: , Service Update
Testing shows no E. coli in city water Published on 10 April 2025 All other water quality tests taken at different sites this week have returned normal results. Tagged as: , Service Update