Papaioea Park is situated on the corner of Ruahine Street (formerly Terrace Street) and Featherston Streets. The land was acquired by the City Council circa 1921 -1922 and is about 9 acres in size. The structure on the right is the park pavilion.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Corner of Ruahine and Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1937

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Historian Margaret Tennant explores the controversial history behind the name Palmerston North.

Creator:      Margaret Tennant
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          February 5, 2022

This early photograph of Ferguson Street was taken between Albert Street and Victoria Street, looking towards Fitzherbert Avenue. Ferguson Street was named after Alexander Ferguson, Mayor of Palmerston North 1885-86, and a Borough Councillor 1878-...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1896

Papaioea Park closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo taken on an Huawei GR5 mobile device.

Creator:      Daniel Straman
Place:          Papaioea Park, Palmerston North
Date:          March 29, 2020

An aerial view of the 2019 ENZED Superstock Team Championships held the Central Energy Trust Arena.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2019-02-02T00:00:00+00:00