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Palmerston North City Council's average daily fuel bill rises by $820
Inflation

Palmerston North City Council's average daily fuel bill rises by $820

Rising pump prices are forcing the council to trim roading work, after fuel spending climbed by $200,000 in eight months.

By Rebecca Hogan • 3 min read • Last month
Amalgamation ultimatum: Councils clash over their future
Hutt City Council

Amalgamation ultimatum: Councils clash over their future

Ratepayers face sweeping council restructures as ministers weigh rival merger bids, with some regions set for government-imposed changes.

By Marika Hill • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Regional Freight Hub site revealed
Supply Chain

Regional Freight Hub site revealed

The site could draw USD $2 billion to USD $4 billion in logistics investment and ease freight congestion around Palmerston North.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020
KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub
Supply Chain

KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub

The new hub is expected to ease congestion, cut emissions and free up the city’s ageing freight yard for housing and business development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
David Warburton – to lead wastewater treatment review
Sustainability

David Warburton – to lead wastewater treatment review

Palmerston North’s wastewater upgrade review is set to gain experienced oversight, with Dr David Warburton appointed to chair the steering group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 7th Apr 2018
Small city, big win
Urban Planning

Small city, big win

The award is expected to bolster confidence in Napier’s city-centre strategy, which is already spurring new businesses and public-space projects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Palmerston North green grabs local government gold
Urban Planning

Palmerston North green grabs local government gold

Native bird numbers and water quality have improved in Palmerston North after a 16-year community planting effort won national recognition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Waikato roading alliance wins LGNZ EXCELLENCE Award
Urban Planning

Waikato roading alliance wins LGNZ EXCELLENCE Award

Residents on a no-exit road were reconnected within 20 hours after the Waikato District Alliance speeded up emergency roading responses.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Broad range of local government awards finalists
Broadband

Broad range of local government awards finalists

Seventeen council projects have made the cut for LGNZ's Excellence Awards, highlighting work that is already improving services, the environment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017

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Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge
EduTech

Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge

Palmerston North City Council has launched a new programme to encourage young people to become excited about science, technology, engineering & maths.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
Online voting trial gaining traction, but who pays?
Palmerston North City Council

Online voting trial gaining traction, but who pays?

Horizons Regional Council will support an online voting trial for Palmerston North and Whanganui Councils, but will not contribute to the cost.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
Palmerston North City Council offers online payment service
Marketing Technologies

Palmerston North City Council offers online payment service

Palmerston North City Council launches new online payment service, allowing residents to pay parking fines and invoices online. More services to follow.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
Palmerston North council upgrades IT
Risk & Compliance

Palmerston North council upgrades IT

ECM provider Open Text has been brought in to significantly improve the council's electronic access to records.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2010