Harakeke Poppy project - ANZAC Day 2016
Harakeke poppies installation on the Square for Palmerston North ANZAC Services 2016. 2000 poppies were woven by the community.
Palmerston North Community Poppy Wreath - ANZAC Day 2016
Mayor Grant Smith asked that the traditional ANZAC Day poppy wreath be a community created object in 2016. Hundreds of knitted, felted and crocheted poppies were donated to the project and hand-stitched on to the wreath.
Old Council Chamber Site (Now Square Edge)
On this site, in the southern corner of The Square, beside All Saints Church, the Colonial Bank built at impressive and handsome brick edifice after a fire in 1891 swept through this part of town. That building was purchased by the Council in 1900 for the Public Library but in 1905 the Library was exiled to the corner opposite the Post Office and the Council itself moved in. The 1944 the building was demolished and this photograph (taken from in front of All Saints), looks back past the vacant lot towards the Evening Standard headquarters (1937 remodelled 1975-1976) and shows the site before the new building, now Square Edge, was erected.
Interior of Garners Building, Broadway Avenue
Garners began in The Square, Palmerston North 7 February 1906 with a small drapery business. Three years later Miss M M Garner & Miss H M Garner went into business with her brother Henry they became “Garner and Garner'. In 1930 Keith Garner joined the firm, later becoming its Managing Director. By 1937 Miss May Garner was no longer involved in the business and Garners moved to the old Zealandia Hall site in Broadway Avenue, which was remodelled to suit the business. The building was remodelled again in 1959 and the premises were extended through to Main Street. R and W Thorrold-Jaggard were the architects. Garners were bought out by Smith and Brown in the 1960s. Note the store "The Kash" was operated and run independently by Frank Meredith Garner (brother of Harry). The reason why Misses May and Hilda Garner went into business with Harry was their mother provided the money for the store to be established on condition that Harry worked the store with his sisters May and Hilda as equal partners. Keith Garner was sent to Beaths in Christchurch in 1923 (he was aged 17) where he trained as a draper there. After he qualified he came back to Palmerston North and went to work for his father Harry at Garners.
Nga Huruhuru Rangatira public sculpture (detail)
Nga Huruhuru Rangatira, "the feathers of the chief", forms a 6.4-metre high archway on the corner of The Square and Church Street, and is illuminated at night. The stylised giant huia feathers are the creation of Massey University Professor of Maori Visual Arts Robert Jahnke. It features three feathers on one side, and two on the other, representing a coming together of Maori cultural references and Western knowledge. Cutaway sections on the columns are in the shape of huia.
Nga Huruhuru Rangatira public sculpture
Nga Huruhuru Rangatira, "the feathers of the chief", forms a 6.4-metre high archway on the corner of The Square and Church Street, and is illuminated at night. The stylised giant huia feathers are the creation of Massey University Professor of Maori Visual Arts Robert Jahnke. It features three feathers on one side, and two on the other, representing a coming together of Maori cultural references and Western knowledge. Cutaway sections on the columns are in the shape of huia.
Keeble Building, Rangitikei Street
The Keeble Building was the National Insurance Building in the 1980s. It is now the premises of Horizons Education [2018].
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. Two people in costume stand waiting for the parade.
Miss Manawatu and Miss Teen Manawatu at the Christmas Parade 2016
Miss Teen Manawatu, Hannah Sowman, and Miss Manawatu, Michelle Feldberg drive past Railway Lands on Main Street at the end of the Christmas Parade.
Cubs and Scouts float at the Christmas Parade 2016
Floats leaving Railway Lands down Church Street towards The Square.
Unidentified Clergyman
Found within Mrs Snelson's scrapbook.
Debbie Duncan, General Manager of Libraries and Community Services
9th Annual Local history Week opening address by Debbie Duncan. Debbie started the proceedings by welcoming the guests, and talking about the importance of protecting and valuing our heritage.
RNZAF 21st Anniversary Airshow, RNZAF Station Ohakea
USAF Boeing KC-97G Stratotanker
RNZAF 21st Anniversary Airshow, RNZAF Station Ohakea
USAF C-130 Hercules
Book Launch: 'Racing the Boys'
Jaqueline Dinan speaking to the audience at the book launch of 'Racing the Boys', a fictionalised account of horse trainer Hedwick 'Granny' McDonald, on the 2nd Floor of the Palmerston North City Library.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
Vintage cars being driven in the parade to mark the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a vintage car is parked outside the Ashhurst Library.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph vintage vehicles are driven in the parade.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph people are marching down the street in the parade.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
Paul Rieger, Mayor of Palmerston North being driven in a horse a trap, on the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. The photograph shows the interior of the Ashhurst library.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph the Mayor of Palmerston North, Paul Rieger, is being driven in a horse and trap.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph the Mayor of Palmerston North, paul Rieger, and the Ashhurst Librarian, Mary Rae Bowling walk into the library.
Ashhurst Bridge
This was the second Ashhurst Bridge to cross the Manawatu River at the lower end of the Manawatu Gorge. The first was washed away in 1895 and due to disputes its replacement was not opened until 1909. It was replaced in 1969 by a concrete structure.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph dignataries are seated in the library. Mayor of Palmerston North, Paul Rieger, wears his mayoral robes, with Mary Rae Bowling, Ashhurst librarian, is standing to his right.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph Palmerston North library staff line up in period costume. From left: Margaret Tjetjens; Brenda Sheehan; Mary Rae Bowling; Deborah Price-Ewing; Jan Haxton.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a vintage car is being driven in the parade.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a women's choir sings under the trees.
Ashhurst Post Office Building Centenary
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph Mary Rae Bowling, Ashhurst Librarian, stands on the steps of the Ashhurst Community Library in period costume.