Safe community

Palmerston North residents want our city to be the safest in New Zealand. Find out what we’re doing to help our community realise this important goal.

• Safe trading zone

  A safe space in the centre of Palmy to exchange items you've bought or sold online.

• Palmerston North safe community status

  Palmerston North is recognised by the Pan Pacific Safe Communities Network as an international safe community.

• Safety Advisory Board

  The Palmerston North Safety Advisory Board is a voluntary group that works with Council, the community and other agencies to set the strategic direction for initiatives to make our city safer.