Staff Competition Photos

Rainy day in the Victoria Esplanade. Near the Fitzherbert Avenue entrance.

Looking down into towards Manawatu side from the top of the Pahiatua Track, over snow covered hills.

 Room 9, (Standards 4 and 5) spent a day at the museum at Palmerston North, learning about life in early Manawatu. One of the activities they participated in was carrying milk pails.

Panorama Palmerston North CBD at night.

'My Manawatū' colouring-in mural at Plaza Shopping complex features the Palmerston North City Library building at 4 The Square. Mural designed by St Peter's College Senior Visual Arts students: Kieran Baird, Oli Mollard, Michael Booth and Chris Foster.

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A view of Palmerston North city from the Manawatū Observatory, located at the top of the Anzac Park lookout on Cliff Road (Pork Chop Hill).

An exhibition of dried flowers photographed by David Lupton.  Exhibition space is the Palmerston North City Library, 1st floor, Non-fiction area of the Main Street end of the building.

These two beautiful steep banks on the Manawatu River do not exist any more.

A stunningly colourful sunset on the corner of Summerhill Drive and Old West Road.

Highbury Mural completed on the Highbury Whanau Centre Feburary 2018.

 NZ first outdoor Roller Derby Bout On the newly resurfaced Memorial Park Skating Rink. Memorial Park. Palmerston North. Charity Bout for Breast Cancer NZ. Image of Michelle Rutherford, Ariana Ormsby. Photo credit to Sandy Carter Photography

Room 9, (Standards 4 and 5) spent a day at the museum at Palmerston North, learning about life in early Manawatu. One of the activities they participated in was to 'go to school' in the classroom that is situated at the Museum.

Celebration of the Year of the Dog

A brisk afternoon at Marima Domain, in the Tararua District of Pahiatua.

View in the evening facing west from the staff balcony at Palmerston North Central Library

Room 9 (Standards 4 and 5) of Pahiatua School spent a day at the museum in Palmerston North, learning about life in early Manawatu. Here the visit the foundry, and help keep the fire going.

Room 12 of Pahiatua School had a swim at the Lido outdoor pool in Palmerston North on a visit to the city. the class was made up of Standard 1 and 2 pupils (now Years 3 and 4).

Golden light streams through the trees in Elmira Avenue as the sun sets on the summer equinox.

Mobile Library at night. Interior and exterior of Mobile Library- note the "steampunk" graphics on the interior and exterior design by local artist Emmanuel. Taken at the Elm Tree Court on Russell Street stop on 21 June 2017. The Elm Tree Court stop was part of the evening schedule of stops (Monday- Thursday, from 5- 7pm) that were shifted to a new Saturday stop timetable under a review of the Mobile Library stops. The review found the evening stops to have a low and declining usage, while the regular weekend stop on Sundays had the highest visitor rates of all Mobile Library days. Elm Tree Court remained a regular stop after the review in the Wednesday timetable, from 4.15- 4.45pm. The new Saturday stops for the Mobile Library began on 14 April, 2018 and heralded a seven day service for the Mobile Library. Commentary by Deon Knox, Community Living Rooms Team Leader, Palmerston North City Libraries & Community Services

The staggering sound of croaking drew me towards the pond where, although not visible in this photo, there was an abundance of extremely well camouflaged frogs.

At the top of the Pahiatua Track, just on the Manawatu side, with snow lying on the ground.

Taken on an Huawei GR5 (KII-L22) mobile device.

Manawatū River Walkway on a Sunny day in April.

Picture taken from the Palmerston North City Council Building of the city skyline under a clear Autumn sky.

NZ first outdoor Roller Derby Bout On the newly resurfaced Memorial Park Skating Rink. Memorial Park. Palmerston North. Charity bout for Breast Cancer NZ. Image of Mel Kingi, Deanna Locc, Adrian Price. Photo credit to Sandy Carter Photography

City Ambassador Nathan Martin provides directions to street busker Cool Jams. 

 Taken on an Huawei GR5 (KII-L22) mobile device. 

The rising sunlight catches the Reeds and makes them blaze, early one morning.

Taken on a rainy day.

A huge crowd enjoyed the Year of The Dog celebration

Maidenhair tree at Massey University. 

 Room 9, (Standards 4 and 5) spent a day at the museum at Palmerston North, learning about life in early Manawatu. One of the activities they participated in was making butter.

Mural on the side of a building in George Street with rainbow overhead

Monkey and sheep lanterns created over the chinese new year by REACT, Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre Trust

Panorama shot taken on an LG Optimus Black P970 mobile device.

Jacinda Ardern made a campaign stop to The Plaza in Palmerston North on August 23 2017. Palmerston North MP Iain Lees-Galloway is shown on her right.

Kannistas band created an amazing vibe to the nights festivities

Dragon Lantern created by Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre Trust

Te Manawa is the art science and history centre for Palmerston North. The Globe Theatre is the home of the Manawatu Theatre Society. It has two theatres, both of which are available for hire. Both complexes are owned by the Palmerston North City Council. They are situated on the corner of Pitt Street.

Birds eye view of the 4000+ people that attended the Lantern Parade, March 2018.

 Room 12 of Pahiatua School had a swim at the Lido outdoor pool in Palmerston North on a visit to the city. the class was made up of Standard 1 and 2 pupils (now Years 3 and 4). 

Huge crowds surrounded the lanterns

Young and old from all cultures came together to celebrate the Year of the Dog

Mural on the side of the Palmerston North City Council building, with morning sunshine gilding the sculpture beside it.

Tiger Lantern paraded through the square

Young children enjoying the wonders of the night

All cultures coming together

One of the many families enjoying the parade

Fiesta on George St to welcome the Frida Carloads, up from Wellington to visit the Frida Kahlo exhibition at Te Manawa.

Sheep Lantern, created by React, Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre Trust

Kids dancing

In October every year the cherry blossoms delight visitors to the Esplanade, here seen from the Park Road entrance.

Celebrating culture

Marvin the Dog, created by Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre Trust

A new sign was created by the Palmerston North City Council, for the workers's memorial at Memorial Park on Napier Road, Palmerston North. It was installed on 6 April 2018, and is to be launched on Workers' Memorial Day on 28 April. The sign discusses the former use of Memorial Park as a gravel pit, providing ballast for the railway, and worker who lost his life at the pit, and the importance of worker safety. There is an annual commemoration each year on 28 April. Its purpose is to challenge New Zealanders to see workplace health and safety as a crucial issue.

A display of poppies made of flax and woven by the community for ANZAC Day 2016 in The Square, Palmerston North.  

Photograph taken (on Samsung 8 mobile phone) whilst walking through one of The Esplanade's walkways on a lovely Summer's day.

The Year of the Dog, created by REACT - Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre Trust

Globe Theatre in Main Street, is a Palmerston North City Council owned venue, and the home of the Manawatu Theatre Society. It has two theatres, both of which are available for hire. It is situated on the corner of Pitt Street, and is part of the Te Manawa, Art Gallery complex.

 Palmerston North Hoffman Kiln on Featherston Street April 2014.  

  Palmerston North Hoffman Kiln on Featherston Street April 2014.   

 Palmerston North Hoffman Kiln on Featherston Street April 2014. 

  Palmerston North Hoffman Kiln on Featherston Street April 2014.   

Palmerston North Hoffman Kiln on Featherston Street April 2014.

Palmy Beyond Petrol was an event run by Palmerston North City Environmental Trust in November 2015 with the aim of popularising active transport. Sue Pugmire was one of the musicians. This is a great shot as Sue is in between her electric car and a bike, and the poster says Invest in Clean Energy, which is her passion. 

Before opening time at Palmerston North City Library, with early morning sunlight creating patterns through the upper window slats.  Photo taken from the aisle near community languages (to the right), and looking at the Non-fiction area, towards Main Street.  On the far window is the 'stained glass' effect overlay from David Lupton's Divine Remains Exhibition, which has remained as a feature.

Child aged 2 years sitting on the fountain

View from the bottom of Te Arapiki a Tāne. Also known as the Summerhill Stairs, the 222 steps curve down the Anzac Cliffs, from Vaucluse Heights, to the Manawatū River below. Chris Whaiapu chose the name Te Arapiki a Tāne and explained, they "_were named after Tāne Mahuta to recognise his achievements, as well as people today who embrace the spirit of active living._" (Stuff, 19 Dec. 2018) According to a Stuff article dated 9 January 2018; "_the informally dubbed "Stairs of Lindos" references the climb to the acropolis and medieval fortress of Lindos, on the Greek island of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea. Parts of that stairway have no railings and neither has this – yet_."

View from near the top of Te Arapiki a Tāne. Also known as the Summerhill Stairs, the 222 steps curve down the Anzac Cliffs, from Vaucluse Heights, to the Manawatū River below. At the time this photo was taken, the steps were on incomplete subdivided land. Chris Whaiapu chose the name Te Arapiki a Tāne and explained, they "_were named after Tāne Mahuta to recognise his achievements, as well as people today who embrace the spirit of active living._" (Stuff, 19 Dec. 2018) According to a Stuff article dated 9 January 2018; "_the informally dubbed "Stairs of Lindos" references the climb to the acropolis and medieval fortress of Lindos, on the Greek island of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea. Parts of that stairway have no railings and neither has this – yet_."

Photo collage of Palmerston North CBD April 2014. From top left: Square Edge, Te Manawa, The Clock Tower in The Square, The Library, Square Edge, PNCC, Tomato Cafe, Large Chess in The Square, Te Manawa Statue.

 Taken on an Huawei GR5 (KII-L22) mobile device. 

Taken outside the Stunned Mullet on an Huawei GR5 (KII-L22) mobile device.

Mark Twain was here 1895, black and white mural on the side of the Palmerston North City Council building.

Bus depot in The Square

Palmerston North Square with the old Library in the background

Taken on an Huawei GR5 (KII-L22) mobile device. 

Palmy Beyond Petrol was an event run by Palmerston North City Environmental Trust in November 2015 with the aim of popularising active transport.   This picture shows two Eco minded councillors on a tandem bike: Rachel Keedwell, Horizons Regional Councill and Chris Teo- Sherrell a Palmerston North city councillor of that time.

Manawatū River Walkway on a Sunny day in April.

Taken 21 June, 2015. Memorial Park, Terrace End. 

 Room 9, (Standards 4 and 5) spent a day at the museum at Palmerston North, learning about life in early Manawatu. One of the activities they participated in was washing clothes by hand.

A photo of what I like to refer to as the Opiki 'Bridge to Nowhere', taken from State Highway 56.

Lucky is a kitten from Poppelle’s Kitten Rescue, a local cat rescue organisation. She is seen sleeping in a paper tray belonging to a library staff member.

Ethkick is a 7-aside multi-ethnic football tournament held annually, with the first tournament being held in 2009.  The aim is to promote a positive image of friendship through football and to encourage social cohesion.  The tournament is held along World Cup lines with pool play, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals.  Up to 40 teams take part in Ethkick.  In 2013 Ethkick won a New Zealand Diversity Award with the citation noting Ethkick’s success in bringing together the city’s diverse ethnic communities through their love of football.  Seen here is the Oman Team, winners of Ethkick in 2010.

Ethkick is a 7-aside multi-ethnic football tournament held annually, with the first tournament being held in 2009.  The aim is to promote a positive image of friendship through football and to encourage social cohesion.  The tournament is held along World Cup lines with pool play, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals.  Up to 40 teams take part in Ethkick.  In 2013 Ethkick won a New Zealand Diversity Award with the citation noting Ethkick’s success in bringing together the city’s diverse ethnic communities through their love of football.  Seen here is one of the teams who competed in Ethkick in 2015.

Children came out by their droves, some in national costume.

 Room 9, (Standards 4 and 5) spent a day at the museum at Palmerston North, learning about life in early Manawatu. One of the activities they participated in was sawing a log of wood.

The sun had set at Foxton Beach, and dusk settled over the ocean.

Doorway into the Railway Hotel, so named because it was situated opposite the former railway yards and station on Main Street. It was built  in 1904-1905, to replace the former Railway Hotel on this site. It is now known as The New Railway Hotel. 

Mural of a seated sailor looking through a telescope. Painted on a building In George Street.

Monkey and Horse Lantern being paraded around the square. 

Kannistas Band, who helped create a great vibe in the square. They led the parade through the route. 

ANZAC quilt made from a grey blanket and with poppies created and stitched on by the community, for ANZAC Day, 2017.

Festival of Cultures Lantern Parade 2018