Increase in total rates take slightly reduced
It was reduced from the proposed 11.3 per cent to 10.1 per cent.
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Mountain biker thankful to chopper service
'I consider the rescue helicopter crew to be guardian angels.'
Grant Smith: Palmy’s amazing musical heritage
OPINION: Rodger Fox was an unofficial ambassador for the city.
Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.
Council wins award for Featherston St consultation
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand is for community relations and engagement.
Council halves its cycling improvements budget
Elected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.
UCOL researchers share their work in Darwin
They spoke at the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy conference.
Lorna Johnson: All areas examined for savings
OPINION: Submitters asked the council to address cost of living pressures on residents.
Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.
Motorcyclist dies following Palmerston North crash
The motorcyclist died after being transported to hospital.
Palmy electrician finds new outlet for her skills
Lance Corporal Krimson Pamata recounts time in Tonga with the NZ Army.
Brent Barrett: Ruahine Kiwi project deserves strong support
OPINION: Our national icon and an evolutionary quirk, the kiwi is an amazing creature.
Manawatū's public clock woes continue
Feilding's clocktower shows 12 and Palmy's is four minutes slow.
Palmy woman says pageantry has allowed her to heal
Rovelyn Milford has battled depression, anxiety and body image issues.
Tangi Utikere: Constituents worried about disability funding
OPINION: They are anxious the transformation of the disability support system will cease.
Palmerston North musician Rodger Fox dies
With the Manawatū Jazz Club, Fox ran the Jazz & Blues Festival for more than 20 years.
Voices to warm the brain and soul at City Library
Visit the Kaupapa Māori webpage for a great list of Matariki resources and activities.
Judith Lacy: Linking in or out is best done with pizza
OPINION: There's valuable real estate to be had on and off line.
Mark Arnott: Common sense is a rare commodity
OPINION: We need to cut costs and defer projects that can realistically wait.
Two Manawatū schools to partake in a Shakespearean banquet
A celebration of the Bard and youth that is fit for King's Birthday Weekend.
Ballroom dance spectacular coming to Palmy
Be transported to a world where every step tells a story.
Freyberg students race to get to California
They are participating in a pilot Hydrogen Grand Prix educational programme.
Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen
The NZ Highwaymen are about to get back on the road, touring across NZ in June and July.
Melbourne blues band coming to Palmy
Checkerboard Lounge has been entertaining Australian audiences for more than 30 years.
MPs’ pecuniary interests revealed
Manawatū-based MPs all own property and are members of at least one retirement scheme.
Operatunity calling all country music lovers to a hoedown
Experienced team of musicians bringing tour to Palmerston North on June 12.
In-line bus stop debate delayed
Meanwhile, two petitions are circulating about the Featherston St changes.
Palmy's first Rotary club turns 100 next week
About 120 past and current members and partners are expected at the centennial dinner.
Council's Long-Term Plan attracts 1443 submissions
From facilities to finances, libraries to leaves, submitters traversed wide ground.
Trade Aid's Palmy store to close
The social enterprise is closing its 24 stores nationwide but will continue online sales.
Judith Lacy: My incredibly easy journey to a silver fern passport
OPINION: The colloquialism warmed my heart much more than the missing sausage roll.
A musical adventure in store for Saturday night
The Manawatū Concert Band will take its audience on a journey through sound.
Rachel Keedwell: Councillors learn of unintended consequences
OPINION: Some submitters put a lot of thought into how to do things differently.