Ongoing projects and programmes

We have a number of projects and programmes that run continuously to support us in achieving our strategic goals.

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  Innovating Streets

  Quick-build streetscape projects and trials to inform how to make our streets more functional for all users.

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  Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery

  Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery is a world-class rehabilitation facility for New Zealand's endangered birds.

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  Predator Free Palmy

  This community-led biodiversity project is all about protecting our native wildlife.

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  Green Corridors

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

• Welcoming Communities

  Welcoming Communities is a two-year pilot programme to welcome newcomers to the city.

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  Placemaking

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

• Business & economy

  As well as running the city day to day, we take an active role in encouraging economic wellbeing in our region.

• People on bikes forum

  The people on bikes forum has been set up to champion safe cycling networks for our community.

• Notable trees

  A notable tree is one that has historical or cultural value. By keeping a schedule of notable trees within the District Plan we are able to protect and recognise those of value to the city.

• 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.

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  Palmy art map

  Our online art map is your complete guide to public art in Palmy, from street art to sculptures, laneways to local galleries.