What area is Palmerston North in?
152.4 mi²
Palmerston North/Area
Is Palmerston North Safe?
Palmerston North is recognised by the Pan Pacific Safe Communities Network as an international safe community. Our city was first awarded the safe community status in March 2014. At that time, Palmerston North became the 26th safe community in New Zealand and the 333rd in the world.
What is Palmerston North like to live in?
Palmerston North is just so liveable. We have all the essentials for a vibrant city life – a multicultural, family-friendly and creative community, excellent public facilities and transport, short commutes, diverse job opportunities and natural beauty.
Why is Palmerston North called Rose city?
Palmerston North was named in honour of a former British Prime Minister called Viscount Palmerston. The Māori name for the city is Papaioea which is believed to mean “How beautiful it is”. Palmerston North is known for its rose gardens and has been called the “Rose City”.
What iwi is Palmerston North?
Ngāti Rangitāne
Palmerston North
| Palmerston North Te Papaioea (Māori) | |
|---|---|
| Post codes | 4410, 4412, 4414, 4471, 4472, 4475, 4810, 4820 |
| Area code(s) | 06 |
| Local iwi | Ngāti Rangitāne |
| Website | pncc.govt.nz |
Why is Palmerston North so windy?
The average wind speed at Palmerston North Airport was about 15 kmh, but jumped to 24 kmh at Wellington Airport, he said. He explained that the capital was so windy because of the sea breeze’s “funnelling effect” through the Cook Strait channel into Wellington Harbour.
What are the best suburbs in Palmerston North?
For family homes, Faulkner sees good returns in suburbs like Roslyn, Takaro, Awapuni and Kelvin Grove. However, if you’re looking for long-term capital gains, Hokowhitu is generally considered to be the city’s most sought-after suburb, with its excellent schools and friendly village atmosphere.
What is the suburb of Palmerston North?
Highbury is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand. The suburb is located northwest of Palmerston North Central (CBD).
What do you call people from Palmerston North?
Palmerston North
| Palmerston North Te Papaioea (Māori) | |
|---|---|
| • Demonym | Palmerstonian |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Post codes | 4410, 4412, 4414, 4471, 4472, 4475, 4810, 4820 |
How cold does Palmerston North get?
In Palmerston North, the summers are short and comfortable, the winters are cold and wet, and it is windy and partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 42°F to 74°F and is rarely below 35°F or above 81°F.