Community projects and programmes

These initiatives have a community focus, or are run in partnership with community organisations. They include programmes that span multiple years as well as fixed-term trials, and help us to achieve our strategic goals.

Placemaking

Placemaking is a community-based approach to improving neighbourhoods and reinventing public spaces.

Safe community

Palmerston North residents want our city to be the safest in New Zealand. Find out what we’re doing to help our community achieve this goal.

Green Corridors: range to river

Green Corridors projects enhance native bush along streams, provide places for wildlife to thrive, improve water quality and create open green spaces.

Community orchards

Find out about our community orchards, and how you can play a part in looking after them for the future.

Community reference groups

Reference groups help build stronger relationships between Council and the community, and give us a better understanding of community needs and perspectives.

Welcoming Communities

This programme aims to make our city welcoming for everyone.

Companion Card scheme

The Palmy Companion Card Scheme enables disabled people to more easily take part in activities at participating Palmy venues.

Create a community pantry

Find out how to set up a free food pantry in your neighbourhood.