Published on 05 October 2026
Residents and businesses are invited to have their say on 12 shortlisted routes for the Manawatū Regional Freight Ring Road before a preferred route is confirmed.
Published on 01 October 2026
Palmy residents can learn about local hazards, take part in New Zealand ShakeOut and hear from emergency experts at a series of free events throughout October.
Published on 30 September 2026
Palmerston North’s wastewater will soon be treated to a much higher standard, with the upgrade expected to cost significantly less than proposed in our current Long Term Plan.
Feedback closes on Sunday 18 October
To gather feedback from Palmerston North businesses about their sustainability and emissions-reduction activities, barriers to taking further action, and the support they need.
Feedback opens Monday 12 October and closes Friday 30 October.
Have your say on the shortlisted routes and emerging technical preferred option for the Manawatū Regional Freight Ring Road. Feedback closes Friday 30 October.
08 October 2026
Put your reo Māori knowledge to the test with a whānau-friendly treasure hunt around Te Marae o Hine – The Square. Find 10 hidden kura huna, answer the questions and complete your answer sheet to go in the draw to win a prize.
Get the tamariki outdoors for free, hands-on nature play at Ashhurst Domain, with damper making, wood whittling, nature bingo, rock painting and willow hut exploring.
See art, animation and storytelling projected across central Palmy in this free nighttime experience for the whole whānau.