Palmerston North City Council - Latest News [Page 28]
Waste water consent conditions in the hands of commissioners
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:57 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Last year a Consent Review of Palmerston North City Council’s 25 year resource consent to discharge treated waste water into the Manawatū River was announced. The review came about following several scientific studies that were commissioned ... More >>
District Plan review now out for consultation
Monday, 24 March 2014, 2:22 pm | Palmerston North City Council
The Palmerston North City Council wants to know what you think about the city’s rural, airport and boundary change areas as it launches a substantial review of those parts of the District Plan. More >>
Economic development review – preparing for the decade ahead
Friday, 21 March 2014, 4:08 pm | Palmerston North City Council
The Manawatu District and Palmerston North City Councils are undertaking a review of their economic development activities. A number of agencies receive funding and support from both Councils to achieve economic development goals. More >>
Consultation begins on draft Annual Plan 2014 - 2015
Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:47 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Do you have an opinion on waste water, recycling or cycle ways? What about placemaking, school road crossings, Broadway or social housing? The draft Annual Plan 2014 - 15 has been approved for consultation and now is your chance to have your say. More >>
Plastic Bags no longer accepted in recycling
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 10:30 am | Palmerston North City Council
From Monday 28th April 2014 plastic bags will no longer be accepted in recycling bins or at our recycling drop off points. This includes ALL plastic bags including: shopping bags; bread bags; clothing and retailing plastic bags; food or cling wrap; ... More >>
1, 2, 3 campaign success a huge credit to residents
Monday, 17 March 2014, 2:54 pm | Palmerston North City Council
The 1, 2, 3 strikes campaign introduced by the Palmerston North City Council last August is proving a success with a 50% decrease in contamination rates. The campaign is aimed at educating residents to put the right things in their recycling bin. More >>
Local Arts Funding Scheme opening for applications
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 2:14 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Palmerston North City Council would like to advise that applications for the Creative Communities Local Arts Funding Scheme will be accepted from Monday 3rd March. More >>
Health Care and Social Assistance sector profile launched
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 2:06 pm | Palmerston North City Council
This afternoon the last in a series of sector profiles will be launched in Palmerston North. The Health Care and Social Assistance sector is the largest sector in the Manawatū and is achieving the highest rate of growth of all sectors. More >>
Seven teams for round three of Placemaking Palmerston North
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 2:36 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Team ‘Passionate about Broadway’ and six other groups from around the City have signed up for the challenge of reclaiming their spaces in the third round of Placemaking Palmerston North, to be launched at a public event on Thursday 27 February. More >>
Restricted fire season begins
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 9:36 am | Palmerston North City Council
A restricted fire season will apply from midnight Wednesday 26 February within the Rural Fire Areas controlled by the Palmerston North City Council and all Department of Conservation land that borders this authority. More >>
Fly-tippers warned they’ll more than likely be caught
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 7:26 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Fly-tippers warned they’ll more than likely be caught Those residents participating in fly-tipping are being warned they’re more than likely going to be prosecuted. Natasha Simmons, Council’s rubbish and recycling asset engineer said dumping rubbish ... More >>
Rates email error regretted
Monday, 17 February 2014, 2:07 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Palmerston North City Council regrets an email error that affected some residents who had signed up to receive their rates invoices by email rather than post. More >>
Operating surplus maintained during second quarter
Monday, 17 February 2014, 11:11 am | Palmerston North City Council
Operating surplus maintained during second quarter Palmerston North City Council’s operating budget surplus has continued through the second quarter of the financial year with a recorded improved operating position of $3.2m for the six months to 31 ... More >>
10.6ha of Awapuni land added to City’s park network
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 5:02 pm | Palmerston North City Council
10.6ha of Awapuni land added to City’s park network Palmerston North City Council has purchased 10.6 hectares of land in Awapuni between Waitoetoe Park, Paneiri Park and the Manawatū River Shared Pathway Te Ara Tahatika o Manawatū. Senior property ... More >>
Placemaking Palmerston North – round three registrations now
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 10:43 am | Palmerston North City Council
Placemaking Palmerston North – round three registrations now open Palmerston North City Council’s third round of placemaking is now open for the City’s residents and retailers to sign up and participate in. Jennifer Esterman, Council’s policy ... More >>
Council Helps Warm 250 Palmy Homes
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 3:22 pm | Palmerston North City Council
The Warm Up Palmy home insulation scheme has helped insulate 250 homes in Palmerston North since starting last year. The scheme allowed ratepayers who couldn’t afford the funds up front to insulate their homes. More >>
Earthquake – secure items in your home and work
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 12:16 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Earthquake – secure items in your home and work Yesterday’s 6.3 Wellington Anniversary Day Earthquake was a strong reminder for Palmerston North residents and businesses to be more prepared. Head of Emergency Management at Palmerston North City Council, ... More >>
Palmerston North: Public asked to consider draft policy
Friday, 17 January 2014, 5:15 pm | Palmerston North City Council
The public is being asked to consider the draft Palmerston North Local Approved Products Policy and make their views known on where they believe retailers should be allowed to operate from. More >>
Largest solar farm in NZ to be built in Palmerston North
Friday, 20 December 2013, 10:19 am | Palmerston North City Council
Largest solar farm in New Zealand to be built in Palmerston North A 100 kilowatt solar PV farm will be installed on the rooftop of Palmerston North City Council’s Central Administration Building and the city’s Convention Centre. Powersmart NZ ... More >>
New District Licensing Committee announced
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 1:16 pm | Palmerston North City Council
A new District Licensing Committee (DLC) has been established to consider all alcohol licensing applications in Palmerston North. The Committee is established under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The objectives of the Act are to minimise the ... More >>