Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In December 1925, the Borough Council agreed to the Manawatū AA's request for a camping ground. Three acres were designated in the southwest corner of the Esplanade. After an ...
Creator: Geoff Watson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: November 8, 2025
The Borough Council bought this site in 1889. The present building was designed by James Walker and Lloyd C. Love, built by L. McMillan & Co. Ltd. at a cost of £300,000, and was opened on 4 November 1965.
The building’s exterior was designed to b...
Creator: Ian Matheson City Archives
Place: 476-482 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: June 2020
PalmyProud celebrates the people, places and events in our city. The free quarterly magazine aims to inspire locals and visitors to learn more about this special place we call home. It’s published by Palmerston North City Council.
Inside this iss...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 2019
Creator: Jocelyn Woodward-Candy
Date: November 5, 2025
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. European refugees, displaced persons after World War 2, started arriving at a camp in Pahīatua in 1949. This article describes the journey and October 1950 Wellington arrival ...
Creator: Dr Tania Kopytko
Place: Wellington Palmerston North Pahīatua
Date: November 1, 2025
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. European refugees, displaced persons after World War 2, started arriving at a camp in Pahiatua in 1949. This article describes the story of Lucija (Lucy) Ozolins née Upenajs w...
Creator: Dr Tania Kopytko
Place: Pahiatua
Date: June 8, 2024
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The significance of the Kowhai tree and the history of Feilding. Before World War 1, Feilding botanist and plant man Lewis Thomas Brown was passionate about adopting kōwhai as...
Creator: Marilyn Wightman
Place: Feilding
Date: October 25, 2025
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of the Kosy Theatre, which opened in 1915 near the Post Office Building in The Square. Wartime footage and movies attracted audiences in its first years. The theatre c...
Creator: Val Burr
Place: Palmerston North
Date: October 18, 2025
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Mounted on the wall of the Palmerston North Brass Band room is a bass drum with more than 100 years of history. The instrument traces its playing days back to World War 1 and ...
Creator: Russell Poole
Place: Palmerston North
Date: October 11, 2025
The origin is unknown. It is assumed to be named after Cuba Street in Wellington, which was named after the ship, "Cuba."
The image is a derivative of this <a href="https://manawatuheritage....
Creator: Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date: 2024
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This image is likely from attempts to break three rugby related Guinness World records. Organiased by Te Wananga o Aotearoa...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 29, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, including the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Food and Music Fest' in the lead up to the game between Argentina and ...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: October 2, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This image is likely from attempts to break three rugby related Guinness World records. Organiased by Te Wananga o Aotearoa...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 29, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This image is likely from attempts to break three rugby related Guinness World records. Organiased by Te Wananga o Aotearoa...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 29, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square in the afternoon leading up to the game between Georgia and Romania. A New Zealand supporter with 'Backing Black' transfer.
Other events on the day in Te M...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 28, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square in the afternoon leading up to the game between Georgia and Romania, including live music from local Palmerston North band Tom.
Other events on the day in ...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 28, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, including the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Food and Music Fest' in the lead up to the game between Argentina and ...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: October 2, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square in the afternoon leading up to the game between Georgia and Romania, including live music from local Palmerston North band Tom.
Other events on the day in ...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 28, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North; Performance
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North; Performance
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North; Performance
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North; Performance
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North; Performance
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North; Performance
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North; Performance
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North; Performance
Date: September 30, 2011
Freyberg High School Performance - Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 Septe...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 30, 2011
Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup as part of the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Festival. Events on Friday 30 September included Sing Around the World...
Creator: Shane Bayley
Place: Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date: September 30, 2011