Name: Macpherson

Suburb, Kelvin Grove

The grove is named to honour the contribution of the Macpherson family to commerce in Palmerston North. April 2018.

From the late 1890s, Macpherson family businesses have included: grocery, apparel,...

Creator:      Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2025

Name: David

Suburb, Palmerston North Central

This street is believed to be named after Mr David Joseph Nathan (1858-1920), sometimes described as the father of the dairying industry. Mr DJ Nathan may have also been the road contractor who...

Creator:      Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date:          2024