City dashboards

Explore our city dashboards to see how we're tracking for our strategic goals.

Council's vision for Palmerston North is He iti rā, he iti pounamu. Small city benefits, big city ambition.

Our Oranga Papaioea City Strategy has 4 goals for economic, cultural, social and environmental wellbeing that contribute towards this vision. Below, find demographic information and indicators that track how we are doing for each goal.

Demographic information

This dashboard provides information about the population of Palmerston North, including changes over time and projections for the future.

Goal 1: An innovative and growing city

Our goal is to be a city where everyone shares in the benefits of a resilient, sustainable, and prosperous economy. We want a productive economy that attracts new businesses and where existing businesses thrive. The graphs below show a variety of indicators that relate to Goal 1.

Goal 2: A creative and exciting city

Our goal is to be a creative and exciting place to live – a city that inspires creativity and celebrates our diverse cultures and unique heritage. We want it to be easy for people to take part in activities and connect with the natural environment. The graphs below show a variety of indicators that relate to Goal 2.

Goal 3: A connected and safe community

Our goal is to be a city where everyone feels included. We want to be a safe city, where people have access to the housing they need and opportunities to connect with others. The graphs below show a variety of indicators that relate to Goal 3.

Goal 4: A sustainable and resilient city

Our goal is to have a healthy natural environment and resilient urban system that sustains everyone, now and in the future. We understand that Palmerston North has a responsibility to respond to climate change for the benefit of everyone. We want to reduce our city’s carbon emissions and ecological footprint. The graphs below show a variety of indicators that relate to Goal 4.