Our second public feedback period closed on 9 May 2021.
Participate Palmy
Nature Calls
This project takes a fresh look at how we manage wastewater in Palmerston North and what we need to achieve before 2022 to bring our wastewater management and infrastructure up to a future-proofed standard.
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Timeline for Nature Calls
Find out what's happening, when.
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What is Nature Calls?
This project will determine how Palmerston North's wastewater is treated and discharged in future.
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What is wastewater?
Wastewater is everything that goes down a drain inside your home or business.
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How we choose the best option
How we decide the best practicable option for the future management of Palmerston North's wastewater.
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Discharge option 1
Majority of treated wastewater is discharged to the Manawatū River via a wetland and/or land passage, with significantly improved removal of contaminants including phosphorus and nitrogen.
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Discharge option 2
Hybrid discharge between land (55%) and the Manawatū River (45%).
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Discharge option 3
All treated wastewater is discharged to the ocean.
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How did we get here?
The 2020 feedback and what we’ve done since.
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Public meetings and drop-in sessions
Meeting and drop-in session timetable for the next phase of public engagement on Nature Calls.
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Population growth and impact on wastewater
Population growth in Palmy and how it’s been factored into Nature Calls.
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Sustainability and government standards
Sustainability is a key factor in our Nature Calls project.
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Wastewater treatment
How we treat wastewater now, and how we could do it in the future.
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Trade waste and Nature Calls
What this project means for Council's trade waste customers.
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How much will it cost me?
Choosing how Palmerston North manages its wastewater affects all residents.
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Nature Calls document library
Project factsheets, videos and media releases.
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Got a question about Nature Calls?
Check this page for an answer.
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The 2020 options
We originally asked you to choose from six wastewater management options.