Palmerston North City Council - Latest News [Page 29]
More buildings added to Earthquake Prone Building list
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 4:36 pm | Palmerston North City Council
More privately owned buildings have been added to the Earthquake Prone Building List. Last year, the Palmerston North City Council released its initial list of Earthquake Prone Buildings. At the time 400 other buildings were prioritised based on high public ... More >>
Strong outlook for Manawatū region in 2014
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 11:05 am | Palmerston North City Council
The latest Manawatū Economic Outlook report highlights a strong outlook for economic growth in the Manawatū region, particularly over 2014. The 1 January 2014 increase in the interim milk pay-out price, strong growth in the value of residential building ... More >>
O-I NZ and Palmerston North City Council Increase Recycling
Monday, 16 December 2013, 2:23 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Glass container maker, O-I New Zealand (O-I NZ), hosted an education program for glass collectors in Palmerston North to maximise the amount of recycled glass (cullet) recovered from households across the city. More >>
Fast tracked consents for some garages & fireplaces
Friday, 13 December 2013, 3:11 pm | Palmerston North City Council
The introduction of a fast tracking consent process for some garages and fire places will be welcome news to many builders and installers of fire places as well as home owners. More >>
State of the City monitoring tool goes live
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:36 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Is crime in Palmerston North dropping at a faster or slower rate than in the whole of the country? Are more or fewer people in Palmerston North involved in the arts than elsewhere? More >>
Council reports budget surplus for first four months
Monday, 9 December 2013, 1:44 pm | Palmerston North City Council
The Palmerston North City Council has recorded an improved operating position of $2.5 million better than budgeted for the first four months of the 2013/14 financial year. More >>
Let’s make Palmy Smokefree
Monday, 2 December 2013, 12:34 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Smokefree/Auahi Kore signs will be appearing in the central city in the next few weeks in support of the City’s Smokefree Policy. More >>
Residents satisfied with City Council services
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 2:39 pm | Palmerston North City Council
An independent survey has found that most Palmerston North residents are happy with what the Palmerston North City Council does and how it does it. The Communitrak Survey is an independent survey which is conducted every two years. More >>
Rubbish and recycling route changes. How does it affect you?
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 4:42 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Rubbish and recycling collection runs in Palmerston North are being consolidated to accommodate past and future city growth and bring costs down. More >>
Valve replacement may lead to discoloured water for some
Friday, 8 November 2013, 4:50 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Palmerston North City Council is replacing a valve and a small section of pipe on a major trunk main at the intersection of Fitzherbert Avenue and Ferguson Street. More >>
City trials option to reduce illegal dumping
Friday, 8 November 2013, 4:49 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Increasing instances of illegal fly tipping has prompted Palmerston North City Council to trial a new initiative aimed at keeping the City looking great. More >>
Pay online now receive your invoice online
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 2:53 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Palmerston North City Council ratepayers can now receive their rates invoices by email rather than post. Finance manager Stuart McKinnon says the move to email invoices was an obvious move as many people now receive invoices via email and pay online. More >>
Armistice Day Commemoration
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 4:21 pm | Palmerston North City Council
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent. After four terrible years, the First World War finally came to an end with the signing of an armistice between Germany and the Allied Powers on 11 November 1918. More >>
Council has no power to ban legal highs
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 3:09 pm | Palmerston North City Council
The Palmerston North City Council is developing a local policy to determine where legal highs can be sold in the city however it does not have the power to ban them from the city. More >>
Emergency Support team looking for new members
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 9:05 am | Palmerston North City Council
If you’re interested in high angle rope rescue, flood and storm response and swift water rescue this may interest you. Palmerston North Rescue Emergency Support Team (REST) is looking to recruit new members. More >>
Significant boost for Give Wisely campaign
Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 12:19 pm | Palmerston North City Council
A campaign aimed at encouraging residents to give to charities that support beggars as opposed to giving money directly to beggars has been given a significant boost on the back of the success of the initial campaign. More >>
Significant boost for Give Wisely campaign
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 4:27 pm | Palmerston North City Council
A campaign aimed at encouraging residents to give to charities that support beggars as opposed to giving money directly to beggars has been given a significant boost on the back of the success of the initial campaign. More >>
World Health Organisation officials assess Palmerston North
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 2:26 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Palmerston North City has applied to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for accreditation as an International Safe Community. As a city, the planning began for the application ahead of the 2009 Long Term Council Community Plan and was adopted by Council through ... More >>
World Health Organisation officials to assess City
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 1:00 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Palmerston North City has applied to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for accreditation as an International Safe Community. More >>
Swabbing of water mains on hold
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 12:14 pm | Palmerston North City Council
Swabbing of the City’s trunk water mains is on hold due to unfavourable weather forecasts. It was scheduled for this week, however, is unlikely to happen. More >>