Creator:      Ewan and Shirley Drake
Place:          Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          December 25, 1971

This image is believed to depict the corner of Cook and Main Street in Palmerston North. Visible in the background is a BP service station, Clausen’s Plating Works and the State Hydro-Electricity Department, formerly the Public Works Department bu...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

This image depicts Manacon tanks on Church Street, Palmerston North.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deputy City Planner from 1968 t...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

This image is set in Palmerston North. The building on the left is believed to be the first premises of Robert J.Cotton & Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, established in 1967. The business remained in this location until 1984.

This slide was likely c...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

This image is in Palmerston North. It is believed to be Cowley Place, Highbury.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deputy City Planner ...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

One of the events to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North was a re-enactment of the landing of the first settlers in Palmerston North, who travelled along the Manawatū River from Foxton by canoe.

Creator:      Maurice Thompson
Date:          March 13, 1971

The camping ground was established in 1925, adjacent to the Victoria Esplanade. It is now called the Palmerston North Holiday Park.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planni...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Dittmer Drive, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1960 to circa 1979

Cars are parked by flower beds in bloom at the Victoria Esplanade.

Creator:      Clarice Parlane
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

Creator:      Ewan and Shirley Drake
Place:          Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          December 25, 1971

Memorial Park (previously named Fitzroy Park) at Terrace End, was formerly a metal pit used by the Railways Department for ballast, from about 1876-1937. The Palmerston North City Council purchased the 21 acre site in 1938 and developed it into a ...

Creator:      Maurice Thompson
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          March 14, 1965

Image likely taken from the C. M. Ross Building, looking across The Square to Broadway Avenue.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deput...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Broadway, Palmerston North
Date:          196X/197X

A prize-winner in the Moutoa and District Rodeo Association Children's Calf Ride receives their ribbon and award at the Linton Rodeo.

Creator:      Keith Roland Hamblyn
Place:          Linton
Date:          April 17, 1965

This image depicts Te Roopu o te Matakite - the Māori Land March on Andrew Young Street, on their way to Te Rau Aroha - Māori Battalion Hall.

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          Andrew Young Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 6, 1975

A fully manned vintage fire engine with extension ladder driving through the Square, as part of the Palmerston North Centennary celebrations. Several vintage engines took part in the parade representing the history of the Palmerston orth Fire Brig...

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1971

View of Newcastle Street. The distinctive building with the carport near the centre of the photo is located at 36 Newcastle Street. The building currently has a sign on it that says "Plymouth Brethren Christian Church" (2025). To the left of the ...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

This small park and playground is located on Highbury Avenue and Ellesmere Crescent. The conjoined houses in the background are located on Tui Place.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) ...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

The house on the righthand side of this image is 47 Crewe Crescent. Numbers 14, 19 and 22 Buxton Place are visible behind.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assist...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

The house on the righhand side of this image is 47 Crewe Crescent. Numbers 14, 19 and 22 Buxton Place are visible behind.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assista...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

The houses in this photograph were replaced as part of the development of 85 social housing units, constructed between 2019 and 2023.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a plan...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

Governor General Sir Bernard Fergusson addresses the crowd at the opening of the Palmerston North Public Library. The three-storey library building was opened on 4 November 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996. Behind him can be seen t...

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 4, 1965

A street view of the Palmerston North Public Library, on the corner of Main Street and the Square, taken from beside the Te Peeti Te Awe Awe statue and the rose garden in the Square.

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1965?

McKenzies NZ Ltd department store and supermarket in Levin, which opened 1971.

This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deputy City Planner f...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Bath Street, Levin
Date:          1974 to 1980

The 10th Annual New Zealand Scouting Jamboree was held in Feilding in January 1984. Held between the 2nd and 10th, Scout groups from across the country were able to take part in events that taught skills (farming tasks, accident response training ...

Creator:      Keith Malcolm
Place:          Feilding
Date:          January 1984

Located at the top of Bruce Road on Mount Ruapehu, this Scout lodge was built in 1984 and is used as the base for Scouts Snow School.

Building Contractor Keith Malcolm was the New Zealand Scouts Area Commissioner for Rangitane area, which ran fro...

Creator:      Keith Malcolm
Place:          Bruce Road, Ruapehu
Date:          1971 to 1973

Located at the top of Bruce Road on Mount Ruapehu, this Scout lodge was built in 1984 and is used as the base for Scouts Snow School.

Building Contractor Keith Malcolm was the New Zealand Scouts Area Commissioner for Rangitane area, which ran fro...

Creator:      Keith Malcolm
Place:          Bruce Road, Ruapehu
Date:          1971 to 1973

Located at the top of Bruce Road on Mount Ruapehu, this Scout lodge was built in 1984 and is used as the base for Scouts Snow School.

Building Contractor Keith Malcolm was the New Zealand Scouts Area Commissioner for Rangitane area, which ran fro...

Creator:      Keith Malcolm
Place:          Bruce Road, Ruapehu
Date:          1971 to 1973

This image depicts P. Malcolm, B. Malcolm and J. Perry working on floor joists. Located at the top of Bruce Road on Mount Ruapehu, this Scout lodge was built in 1984 and is used as the base for Scouts Snow School.

Building Contractor Keith Malcol...

Creator:      Keith Malcolm
Place:          Bruce Road, Ruapehu
Date:          1971 to 1973

This image depicts from left, L. Berry, B. Berry, B. Malcolm, B. Young and G. Child standing on construction floor covering. Located at the top of Bruce Road on Mount Ruapehu, this Scout lodge was built in 1984 and is used as the base for Scouts S...

Creator:      Keith Malcolm
Place:          Bruce Road, Ruapehu
Date:          1971 to 1973

This image depicts an army team called in to help deal with large protruding rocks. Located at the top of Bruce Road on Mount Ruapehu, this Scout lodge was built in 1984 and is used as the base for Scouts Snow School.

Building Contractor Keith Ma...

Creator:      Keith Malcolm
Place:          Bruce Road, Ruapehu
Date:          1971 to 1973

Located at the top of Bruce Road on Mount Ruapehu, this Scout lodge was built in 1984 and is used as the base for Scouts Snow School.

Building Contractor Keith Malcolm was the New Zealand Scouts Area Commissioner for Rangitane area, which ran fro...

Creator:      Keith Malcolm
Place:          Bruce Road, Ruapehu
Date:          1971 to 1973