Palmerston North

Palmerston North, halfway between Wellington and Rotorua, is the southern heart of the North Island. The sophisticated, provincial city lies in the breath taking Manawatu region that sweeps from the Ruahine and Tararua mountain ranges, through the magnificent Manawatu Gorge and scenic Pohangina Valley, along Manawatu River to the coastal plains of Tangimoana and Himatangi.
The pulsing city of Palmerston North sparks with energy. This lively university town teems with spirited students and sporting enthusiasts.

Its wide range of educational facilities, including a leading university, polytechnic, and a number of other specialized tertiary education institutes has bestowed a distinctly youthful edge upon the city. The city is also home to the famed Arena Manawatu’s FMG stadium, (which has hosted two World Cup rugby matches), and it boasts premiere teams in rugby, cricket, basketball, hockey and football.
Progressive Palmerston North is partly powered by two major wind farms and has taken a proactive stance on cleaning up and protecting the Manawatū River. This is symptomatic of its strength in smart business research, which has become a key local economy driver, along with its burgeoning biotech, hi-tech and defense sectors.