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Thirty new social housing units now ready for tenants

Friday, 1 March 2019, 7:50 pm | Palmerston North City Council

The first construction phase at Papaioea Place, Council’s social housing redevelopment project, is now complete. Thirty new units were officially opened by Mayor Grant Smith during a ceremony today (4 March). More >>

Thirty-Nine Organisations Have Funding Confirmed

Friday, 1 March 2019, 11:12 am | Palmerston North City Council

Council has announced the names of 39 organisations as first recipients of Strategic Priority Grants. The grants provide multi-year funding for community-led projects and activities. It replaces the former ‘Fee for Service’ contracting programme. More >>

Residents Warned Not to Touch Ducks in the City

Thursday, 28 February 2019, 3:31 pm | Palmerston North City Council

28 February, 2019. Residents are being warned not to touch ducks in the city after some tested positive for Avian Botulism. Over the past ten days some sick and dead ducks have been found around parks- especially the Hokowhitu Lagoon. Wellington Fish ... More >>

New Zealand celebrities join NZ Tattoo line-up

Friday, 22 February 2019, 3:48 pm | Palmerston North City Council

Palmerston North City Council is delighted to announce Judy Bailey ONZM and Dave Dobbyn ONZM as participants in New Zealand’s largest military spectacular - the NZ Tattoo being held in Palmerston North in April. Having former broadcaster Judy ... More >>

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery now on phased opening

Friday, 15 February 2019, 5:09 pm | Palmerston North City Council

New Zealand's first specialised wildlife rehabilitation centre is now open. Located at the heart of Palmerston North’s Victoria Esplanade, Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery started to welcome visitors with a phased opening on 14 February. Central ... More >>

Phone app to report issues to Council launched

Friday, 15 February 2019, 9:08 am | Palmerston North City Council

People can now quickly report issues to Palmerston North City Council through the mobile phone app – Snap Send Solve. The app, locally launched today, makes it easier for people to report Council-related incidents such as cracked pavements, dumped ... More >>

Council assures transparency

Thursday, 17 January 2019, 1:30 pm | Palmerston North City Council

Palmerston North City Council challenges criticisms about suggested delays in responding to media information requests regarding an economic grant to Toyota New Zealand Limited. More >>

Council takes ownership of Ashhurst Pool

Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:29 pm | Palmerston North City Council

The Ashhurst School and Community Pool will re-open in the New Year, after being closed for the past 12 months. Palmerston North City Council negotiated with the Ministry of Education to take over ownership and management of the pool. More >>

New roses to shine at International Rose Trials

Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 1:07 pm | Palmerston North City Council

National and international rose growers will shortly find out which of their roses has been judged the best grown at the New Zealand International Rose Trial Grounds in Palmerston North’s Victoria Esplanade Gardens. Over the past two years, 40 roses ... More >>

Proposed Plan Change C open for submissions

Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 10:13 am | Palmerston North City Council

A proposed plan change to rezone a city area to enable more housing is now open for submissions. Currently zoned – Race Training Zone, it is proposed to change the land to the Residential Zone. Proposed Plan Change C, to be known as the Kikiwhenua ... More >>

Councils invite submissions for Highway

Friday, 16 November 2018, 11:16 am | Palmerston North City Council

Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) has received a Notice of Requirement application from NZTA. The application received on 2 November, relates to a new 11.5km State Highway 3 connection between Ashhurst and Woodville to replace the old Gorge Road ... More >>

$40m Regional Rail Hub investment will fast-track growth

Thursday, 15 November 2018, 7:56 pm | Palmerston North City Council

Palmerston North City Council welcomed today’s announcement by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones of a $40 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund towards the development of a Regional Rail Hub. More >>

Palmerston North Final Proposal for Representation Review

Friday, 9 November 2018, 1:36 pm | Palmerston North City Council

Following the consideration of submissions, Palmerston North City Council resolved on 24 October, to adopt its initial proposal for its Representation Review. That proposal is: More >>

Palmerston North Civic Award winners announced

Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 7:12 pm | Palmerston North City Council

The 30th Palmerston North Civic Awards has honoured three Palmerston North citizens for their outstanding and long-serving contributions to the community. More >>

Residential sector sees strong value growth

Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 12:41 pm | Palmerston North City Council

The Palmerston North City Rating Revaluation for 2018 is now confirmed and property owners will soon receive a 2018 Notice of Rating Valuation with an updated rating value for their property. More >>

City commemorates 100th Armistice Day

Monday, 5 November 2018, 7:37 pm | Palmerston North City Council

Two events are being held in Palmerston North to commemorate the centenary of the WW1 Armistice of 11 November 1918. More >>

Uh-oh, I’ve flushed my phone down the loo!

Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 4:57 pm | Palmerston North City Council

Mobile phones, keys, tennis balls, wallets, toys, a boomerang, even a set of false teeth – you name it and it’s likely to have turned up at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. “We always have a bit of a chuckle when people call and ask if ... More >>

Council appreciates Ashhurst residents patience

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 6:58 pm | Palmerston North City Council

Water is flowing securely throughout Ashhurst reticulation following a major burst water main on Monday evening. The water supply was restored from around 2pm on Tuesday. More >>

Ashhurst water supply is now restored

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 4:35 pm | Palmerston North City Council

Ashhurst water supply is now restored, following the replacement of a water main that burst overnight. More >>

Ashhurst Water Update

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 1:46 pm | Palmerston North City Council

The burst water main in Ashhurst has now been replaced, however there are delays in restoring water supply until the quality of water in the reservoir has been fully tested. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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