Photo of The statue of Peeti Te Awe Awe and the Band Rotunda

The statue of Peeti Te Awe Awe and the Band Rotunda

History of Palmerston North

The articles below cover significant events in the history of the city of Palmerston North from earliest times to the present day.

This includes buildings, people and events.

A few national and international events are included but the main areas of geographic coverage are Palmerston North with the inclusion of some events from Linton, Ashhurst and Longburn.

Further information on these events may be found in newspapers and other contemporary publications as well as the Palmerston North City Library Local History Collections and the Ian Matheson City Archives.

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