Palmerston North City Council

Te Puao Māori Ward
The Palmerston North City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). two councillors will be elected from the Te Pūao ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Palmerston North City Council election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Ensure sportsgrounds have adequate and accessible parking to support families, players and spectators without parking wardens at sports.

    Implement council planning and licensing to restrict the growth of liquor and gambling outlets in disadvantaged communities.

    Increase the use of council-owned halls and facilities with community initiatives and needs.

  • Ensure sportsgrounds have adequate and accessible parking to support families, players and spectators without parking wardens at sports.

    Implement council planning and licensing to restrict the growth of liquor and gambling outlets in disadvantaged communities.

    Increase the use of council-owned halls and facilities with community initiatives and needs.