Awapuni Library, all set up for a children's programme. 

Creator:      Awapuni Library
Place:          Awapuni Library
Date:          May 26, 2021

An exterior image of Awapuni Library. The library is located in the Awapuni Shopping Centre, at 96C College Street. 

Creator:      Awapuni Library
Place:          Awapuni Library
Date:          November 18, 2019

Margaret Tennant speaks about the history of the Awapuni Hospital at an Awapuni Local History week event. The talk was arranged by River Stop Awapuni, a community group, and followed by afternoon tea to celebrate the 6th birthday of Boho Cafe. ...

Creator:      Manawatu People's Radio
Place:          Boho Cafe, Pitama Road
Date:          November 10, 2022

An afternoon organised by community group River Stop Awapuni, as part of Local History Week. Held at Boho Cafe, a number of speakers shared recollections of the neighbourhood. Speakers include VJ Patel from Awapuni Four Square, Murray and Dawn ...

Creator:      Manawatu People's Radio
Place:          Boho Cafe, Pitama Road
Date:          November 3, 2021

Audio captured by Manawatu People's Radio at a local history month event, organised by River Stop Awapuni. 

The talk was planned to share the history of the site now housing Te Hotu Manawa O Rangitāne O Manawatū Marae and Best Care ...

Creator:      Manawatu People's Radio
Place:          Te Hotu Manawa O Rangitāne O Manawatū Marae and Best Care Whakapai Hauora
Date:          March 23, 2023

The courts photographed in 1993 when submissions were made to increase the number of courts from four to six.

Creator:      Awapuni Tennis Club
Place:          Awapuni Tennis Club
Date:          December 1993

Dr Fred Hirst, Specialist Geriatrician, shares his knowledge and recollections of the Awapuni Hospital, formerly located on Maxwells Line. This talk was captured with the kind support of MPR, Manawatū People's Radio at a 2024 Local History ...

A club which provides social tennis in Palmerston North. This club meets at its four courts located in Newbury Street every Saturday year round from 1.30pm until around 5.00pm, and on Tuesdays from 4.00pm until around 7.00pm during daylight saving...

Creator:      Alan Smeaton
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          June 23, 2025

History

In the years following World War 2 the western suburbs of Palmerston North developed rapidly, during which around 2.5ha of land was set aside by the Palmerston North City Council for recreation in the Awapuni sub...

Creator:      Alan Smeaton
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          June 23, 2025

A presentation by Virginia Warbrick, revealing many of the meanings behind the street names of Awapuni and West End. This talk was delivered as part of Heritage Month, in March 2025. 

The talk was delivered at Boho Cafe, at an event...

Creator:      Virginia Warbrick
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          March 20, 2025

Chester Clark shares his Mudgway Place memories. Filmed by Manawatū People's Radio for River Stop Awapuni.

Creator:      River Stop Awapuni
Place:          Mudgway Place, Awapuni
Date:          December 2020

Joy Pinfold shares her memories of life on Rugby Street.

Filmed by Manawatū People's Radio for River Stop.

Creator:      River Stop Awapuni
Place:          Rugby Street, Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          2020

Jennifer Burr shares her memories of living on College Street.

Filmed by Manawatū People's Radio for River Stop Awapuni.

Creator:      River Stop Awapuni
Place:          College Street, Awapuni, palmerston North
Date:          1981

This image was published in the July 23rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: "Even at a social function, he can’t resist checking the quality of the wine. Here Malcolm Reeves, who won several prizes, checks the quality...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Awapuni Park Community Centre, Palmerston North
Date:          July 23, 1978

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

Argosy Studio (Argos Industrial Photos) was a photography business owned and operated between 1950 and 1980 by Joe Greening (formerly employed by Elmar Studios). Originally located in Broadway, Argosy later moved to Cuba Street on the corner with ...

Creator:      Joe Greening (Argosy Studios/Argosy Industrial Photos)
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1967

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 to 1978 and Senior Planning Officer (Design and Development) from 1978-...

Creator:      D. Evans
Place:          Totara Road, Palmerston North
Date:          1960s to 1970s

This plan relates to Contract No. 62. The specifications for "the Erection of buildings for the Boiling Down and Tallow Departments of the Municipal Abattoir at Awapuni" state: "The works comprised in this Contract consist of the necessary amount ...

Creator:      Palmerston North Borough Council
Date:          1924

This plan of a two room dwelling, comprising of a livingroom and bedroom, was designed by L. G. West for the Palmerston North Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Planning for the Awapuni Old People's Home commenced in 1911 and the facility was open...

Creator:      L G West
Date:          1912

Date:          1900 to 1910

This image is a black and white photograph of a drawing by John Tiffin Stewart (1827-1913), a civil engineer, surveyor and amateur artist. The original drawing is part of the J. T. Stewart papers donated to the Whanganui Museum by W. T. Stewart. I...

Creator:      John Tiffin Stewart
Date:          1859

This newsletter includes information about upcoming events, community events and services available in the Awapuni area. This issue features notices promoting the West End School and Awapuni School Gala Days, and the Awapuni Community Cottage Flow...

Creator:      Awatapu College and the Awapuni Family Life Education Council
Date:          April 1978