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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

Local arts grants set to ignite Palmy’s young talent

Published on 23 December 2025

The Palmerston North Performing Arts Trust has announced the five successful recipients of this year’s Arts Heart Educational Development Project Scheme.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Kelvin Grove Rd/Stoney Creek Rd improvements to get underway in 2026

Published on 19 December 2025

Palmerston North City Council has approved the first stage of long-awaited safety improvements for Stoney Creek Road and Kelvin Grove Road, progressing a project the community has been calling for over many years.

Tagged as: , Roadworks & Road Closures

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

Christmas-New Year opening hours and services

Published on 17 December 2025

Our Customer Service Centre is closed from 12pm Wednesday 24 December until Monday 5 January. But lots of our awesome team are working right through to keep the city ticking.

Tagged as: , Service Update

City’s first public bonsai display on show at Peter Black Conservatory

Published on 17 December 2025

The Peter Black Conservatory at Victoria Esplanade has reopened, welcoming visitors back after the replacement of its shade house.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs

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

Main Street bus terminal to temporarily relocate from 5 January

Published on 12 December 2025

The temporary relocation will remain in place for about four weeks as the Palmerston North City Council repairs the road for entering and exiting the Bus Terminal, including under the terminal canopy or roof.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs, Roadworks & Road Closures

Boots ‘n’ all: Fred Dagg comes home to Palmy

Published on 11 December 2025

The late John Clarke (aka the iconic Fred Dagg) has been brought home to Palmy with the premiere of an intimate documentary made by his daughter.