It was recognised in 2003 by the World Federation of Rose Societies as one of the finest rose gardens in the world.[40]. Find airfares. In 1942, Linton Army Camp was established. The west coast railway was built in 1886, linking the town to Wellington, and Palmerston North benefited from a booming pastoral farming industry. [24], Of those aged 15 and over, 15,432 (22.7%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 11,508 (16.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The Palmerston North City territorial authority had a population of 84,639 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 4,560 people (5.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 6,912 people (8.9%) since the 2006 census. [38] Located within the Esplanade are several attractions. We're showing you the latest offers from this cinema as you browse the site. From 1938, the First Labour government (1935–1949) initiated state housing programmes in West End (Savage Crescent precinct) and Roslyn. Palmerston North City offers the sophistication and diversity of a major city, surrounded by an outdoor enthusiasts dream. [51], The Palmerston North MED and Mawawatu Oroua EPB were dissolved in the late 1990s with the government electricity sector reforms. The important sectors are tertiary education, research and central government (Defence force). [69] Flights are currently served by Air New Zealand Link and Originair. In 1941, the Manawatu River flooded again, having last flooded in 1902. The track has many access points to this trail, which runs for over 9 km between Maxwells Line in the West to Riverside Drive in the East. To view cookie details and how to opt-out, please see our Cookie Policy. The city covers a land area of 395 square kilometres (98,000 acres). There are indoor venues at Arena Manawatu where netball, basketball, volleyball and Badminton are played. Local radio stations include More FM (formerly "2XS") featuring the popular "Mike West in the Morning" breakfast show from 6am-10am. The main stadium (Arena One) is the home of the Manawatu Turbos rugby union team and the Robertson Holden International Speedway. The hospital is the major trauma centre for Palmerston North, Otaki, and the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua districts.[49]. The premier multi-sports venue in Palmerston North is Arena Manawatu, which is known as the Central Energy Trust Arena after its headline sponsors. [68] The airport has regular services to domestic destinations including Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Nelson and Wellington. In 1846 Charles Hartley, another trader, heard from tangata whenua of a clearing in the Papaioea forest and he proceeded through the dense bush and forest and discovered it for Europeans.[10][6]. 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[75] Radio Control is the local alternative student radio station, featuring local personality Abi Symes on "The Continental Breakfast" from 7 am to 9 am. Palmerston North has five state secondary schools: Palmerston North Boys' High School and Queen Elizabeth College in the north, Freyberg High School in the north-east, Palmerston North Girls High School in the south, and Awatapu College in the south-west. The 2013 election also saw the single transferable vote (STV) system introduced, replacing first past the post (FPP). Near the centre of the park is the Clock Tower with its illuminated cross and coloured lights. In addition to the electorate MPs, there is one list MP based in Palmerston North: Teanau Tuiono of the Green Party. The Manawatu-Oroua Electric Power Board (EPB) supplied the surrounding rural areas. When the war finished in 1918, celebrations were delayed due to the Influenza epidemic. [10] The settlement, named Palmerston to commemorate the recently deceased Prime Minister of Great Britain, was laid out according to Stewart's plan consisting of a series of wide and straight streets in a rectangular pattern. Palmerston North has a main public library with five branches and one mobile library. Near the current railway station, the North Island Main Trunk railway is joined by the Palmerston North - Gisborne Line, which runs through the Manawatu Gorge to Woodville and Hawke's Bay. The Palmerston North City territorial authority has a population of 90,400 as of June 2020. PALMERSTON – First declared on Jan. 28, the outbreak affected six residents, including five deaths, and five staff members over three weeks. Centrepoint Theatre is a prominent professional theatre and the only one outside the main centres of New Zealand. By 1950, the city's boundaries had extended to include Milson and Kelvin Grove. Palmerston North is also home to the Palmerston North Brass Band. On 3 October 1866, Palmerston was formally endorsed after Isaac Earl Featherston (Wellington Provincial Superintendent) signed a proclamation defining the boundaries of the settlement. Always get the best offers and content from the cinema you visit most. For electoral and regional representation purposes, Palmerston North City makes up the Palmerston North constituency and is represented by 4 councillors: Palmerston North Constituency Councillors as at 2019 election: Palmerston North is covered by two general electorates and one Māori electorate. Access Manawatu 999AM is a local community station and Kia Ora FM is the local Iwi station. In 1967, city boundaries were again extended to include land in Aokautere, Kelvin Grove, Milson, Amberley (Westbrook) and Awapuni as part of future growth for the next 25 years. The first transmitter at the site was commissioned in 1963 to relay Wellington's WNTV1 channel (now part of TVNZ 1). The suffix North was added in 1871 to distinguish the settlement from Palmerston in the South Island. It is also the gateway to attractions in other parts of the region, such as Tongariro National Park, Ruahine and Tararua Ranges. The Diocese of Palmerston North is currently without a Bishop following the resignation of Charles Drennan. 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The central Palmerston North Library is located in the Square and houses the main collections. The retail business was sold to Genesis Energy while the lines business became part of Powerco. Representation at a national level is predominantly provincial based, meaning most sports teams representing Palmerston North also draw their players from other towns from around Manawatu. The Rangitīkei electorate covers the remainder of the territorial authority, including the Palmerston North urban area south of the Manawatū River. Hamilton Alternatives to Roading Study (HARTS). Three wind farms are located on the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges bordering Palmerston North: Te Apiti windfarm, Tararua windfarm and Te Rere Hau Wind Farm. In 1953, the boundaries would further extend to include Awapuni, which in the same year, was again flooded by the Manawatu River, along with Hokowhitu. [62] All local buses have racks for two cycles. There are 5.54 square kilometres (1,369 acres) dedicated to public reserves. By 1900 the population had reached 6,000. Most radio stations are based outside the city, however some on the nationwide networks have studios in Palmerston North. [58] However, by 2006, cycling to work had almost halved in a decade to 5.4%[59] and the 2013 census found that, in the central city, only 6 cycled, but 690 travelled by motor vehicle.[60]. [25], Palmerston North is governed by a city council consisting of the mayor and 15 councillors, elected on a citywide basis. The city's main television and FM radio transmitter is located atop Wharite Peak, 20 km (12 mi) northeast of the city centre. Although work had started in 1926, it was not until 1959 the Milson Deviation of the North Island Main Trunk was opened. [56], The majority of Palmerston North's water supply is drawn from the Turitea Stream, in the Tararua Range south of the city. The redevelopment won a. The Manawatu Youth Orchestra celebrated its 50th year in September 2011. There were 30,531 households. Although the land Palmerston North is situated on is bounded by the lofty Ruahine and Tararua ranges in the east and south respectively, the city has a predominantly flat appearance. This existed until the abolition of the provinces later the same year. Palmerston North City boundaries were extended to include Ashhurst, Linton and Turitea through amalgamation of parts of the former Kairanga County, Oroua County and Ashhurst Town Council. The buses are assigned to loop routes servicing different parts of the city. There are only two passenger trains run by KiwiRail: the weekday-only Capital Connection commuter train once a day to and from Wellington, and is a stop for the Northern Explorer to and from Auckland and Wellington. In 1940 the Māori Battalion was formed in Palmerston North and trained at the Showgrounds (now Arena Manawatu). [34] Glaxo had its beginnings in Bunnythorpe, now a part of Palmerston North. Muru Walters. Near the Square is the Youth Space, opened in September 2011 as a dedicated place for Palmerston North's many young people to congregate in a safe environment. [citation needed], The railway line was laid through the Square in 1875. The last trains passed through the Square in 1964. [16] The city was affected by World War I, with Awapuni Racecourse being used as an army training camp in 1914. At the end of the decade, the Boer War broke out in South Africa and men from Palmerston North were among the volunteers.[14]. Visit the New Zealand Rugby Museum and go on a journey to discover the story behind the sport that shaped New Zealand. Keep browsing if you're happy with this. An internationally recognized theatre scene provides entertainment for all genres, while the local music scene thrives with a mixture of mainstream and ‘underground’ venues that cater to wide and varied tastes. [3] This comprises 81,500 people in the Palmerston North urban area, 3,160 people in the Ashhurst urban area, and 5,740 people in the surrounding settlements and rural area. Palmerston North City offers the sophistication and diversity of a major city, surrounded by an outdoor enthusiasts dream. The dispute is resolved in favour of Rangitāne. The median age was 34.0 years, with 16,707 people (19.7%) were aged under 15 years, 21,021 (24.8%) aged 15 to 29, 34,854 (41.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 12,060 (14.2%) aged 65 or older. This meant future trains would pass to the north of the city, instead of through the Square. In 2017 the Council voted to create a Māori ward, but the decision was overturned by a city-wide referendum in May 2018.[27]. The major daily newspaper is the Manawatu Standard. [37] The high pressure transmission pipelines supplying the city are now owned and operated by First Gas, with Powerco owning and operating the medium and low pressure distribution pipelines within the city. [39] The volunteer-operated Esplanade Scenic Railway features a 2.2 km (1.4 mi) miniature railway track offering 20 minute rides through native bush. Companies with National Head Offices based in Palmerston North: Palmerston North has a number of facilities and attractions. It was opened in 1897 to commemorate the 60th Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign, and includes a native bush reserve along the river bank, formal botanical gardens, playgrounds and the Café Esplanade, all connected with walking and bicycle tracks. [citation needed], Among the first settlers included Scandinavians, who arrived in 1871. [12] In 1864, Te Ahu-a-Turanga Block was sold by Rangitāne to the Government for £12,000, in an effort to open the Manawatu to settlement. Linton Military Camp, Palmerston North Hospital, and the establishment of Massey University (in 1927) have reduced the dependence on farming since the early 20th century. There are Sikh gurdwara near the CBD and in Awapuni. Participation in sport is an important and popular pastime in Palmerston North. The highest point is 760 metres (2,493 ft) above sea level. The Tree of Strangers explores the consequences of New Zealand’s forced adoption laws. The Lido Aquatic Centre is Palmerston North's largest aquatic centre. Founded in 1868 by army troops stationed in the region, Palmerston North Brass Band technically pre-dates the city of Palmerston North. Originally part of the Papaioea clearing, The Square is a seven-hectare park of lawn, trees, lakes, fountains, and gardens in the centre of the city. Wellington; Nelson; If you want to fly elsewhere, you may be able to catch a connecting flight at one of the airports listed. This name reflected their hope all people of all races would live together in enduring peace. Your browser does not support iframes. [55], Fibre to the premises is being deployed in Palmerston North as part of the Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband programme. A large proportion of Palmerston North's population consists of students attending these institutions or the various Papaioea Campuses of Te Wananga o Aotearoa during the student year. One councillor seat is currently vacant, owing to deputy mayor Tangi Utikere resigning after being elected as an MP in the 2020 general election. [26] This is in the Tararua ranges, south-east of Scotts Road.[19]. It was the largest flood since 1902. Stewart returned in 1866 on behalf of the Wellington Provincial Council (under whose jurisdiction the new purchase fell) and made the original survey and subdivision in the Papaioea forest clearing. [20], In the ranges that flank the city there is often sustained wind, especially in spring. Royal Terrace in Palmerston (67 beds), $70,500; and Strathcona Long-Term Care in mount Forest (96 beds), $124,400. Colonel Wakefield heard of the potential that the Manawatu had for development and visited in 1840. The employment status of those aged 15 and over was that 32,877 (48.4%) people were employed full-time, 9,882 (14.5%) were part-time, and 3,204 (4.7%) were unemployed. Palmerston North weather forecast, two hourly data, maps, rain radar and current conditions. Palmerston North is served by four state highways: Palmerston North is perceived as being better for cycling than most New Zealand cities, with 2001 figures putting it a close second only to Blenheim in terms of bicycle modal share. In 1976, the Manawatu and Oroua rivers flood, 24-hour rainfall records in Feilding and Palmerston North are exceeded and some residents from both locations are evacuated. Palmerston North also has one special character secondary school: Cornerstone Christian School, Palmerston North. In terms of ethnicity, 75.9% of the population identified as European (Pākehā), 18.7% as Māori, 5.3% as Pacific peoples, 12.0% as Asian, and 3.0% as other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Most bicycle lanes in the city are marked out with parking spaces for motorist parking, making those lanes 'pointless' and raising the risk of motorists opening car doors into the path of passing bicyclists. The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North is its cathedral. Palmerston North is considered "the student city" of New Zealand North Island. In 1890, this land was again set aside and would become in 1897, the Victoria Esplanade. There are four main dual-carriagway roads radiating from The Square, splitting the city into four quadrants: Rangitikei Street to the north, Fitzherbert Avenue to the south, and Main Street to the east and west. The occasional rise in elevation occurs further away from the river and is especially pronounced in the north and northeast, and also on the south side of the river. [74] Sister station The Breeze also has a local breakfast show from 6am-10am hosted by Burnzee. Annual rainfall is approximately 960 mm (37.8 in) with rain occurring approximately 5% of the time. [44], Palmerston North houses multiple theatres which regularly host musical performances, theatrical plays and formal events. On a visit in 1859, John Tiffin Stewart, an employee of the Wellington Provincial Council,[11] was shown the Papaioea clearing by Rangitāne chief, Te Hirawanu, and noted its suitability for a "good site for a township". The typical urban area elevation ranges between 20–40 metres (65–130 ft) above sea level. After the war, the city's growth was rapid. J. G. 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