Ratonga | Services

Rubbish and recycling

Everything you need to know about how rubbish and recycling works in Palmerston North.

Parks, venues & recreation

Council facilities include playgrounds, sportsgrounds, parks and swimming pools, walking tracks and places to ride a bike, as well as all sorts of public venues.

Parking

All about parking in Palmerston North.

Water

We manage Palmerston North’s water supply, wastewater and stormwater.

Emergencies

Get prepared before there’s an emergency in Palmerston North.

Transport & roading

Roads and transport in Palmerston North.

Cemeteries and cremation

Council manages four cemeteries in Palmerston North, with Kelvin Grove Cemetery the main cemetery for the city.

Cemetery and cremation search

Search the Council’s cemetery and cremation records.

Social housing

If you’re on a lower income you might be eligible to rent a Council flat.

Ian Matheson city archives

Search the Ian Matheson City Archives online or at the Palmerston North City Library.

Online payments

Pay for a parking ticket or other infringement, or pay an invoice for rates, water and other Council services.

Dog services online

To register your dog online and access other dog owner services, you’ll need to create a dog owner profile.

Fix It

Fill in our online Fix It form to report issues or damage to Council.

Live chat

Let your fingers do the talking! Use our live webchat to give us feedback, report a problem or ask a question. You can chat live with a member of our customer service team any time of the day or night.

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