The Square in the centre of Palmerston North

Vision for the Future

Palmerston North is recognised as a vibrant, caring, creative and sustainable city.

To achieve this Vision the Council also has five key goals. Three of these are about the City and two are about the Council. The Council's strategies show in more detail how these wil be achieved.

City Goals:

Palmerston North is a city where people want to live because of its easy lifestyle and its many social, economic and leisure opportunities.
Palmerston North is a leading city in the quest to become environmentally sustainable.
Palmerston North is a city which attracts, fosters and retains businesses because of the creativity and innovation of its education, research and knowledge base.

Organisational Goals:

Palmerston North City Council is financially responsible and residents are satisfied that they get value for money from their rates.
Palmerston North City Council understands the many views of the City’s people and those people understand what the Council is doing and why.