Introducing Palmerston North
The rich sheep- and dairy-farming Manawatu region embraces the districts of Rangitikei to the north and Horowhenua to the south. The hub of it all, on the banks of the Manawatu River, is Palmerston North, with its moderate high-rise attempts reaching up from the plains. Massey University, NZ’s largest, informs the town’s cultural and social structures. As a result ‘Palmy’ has an open-minded, rurally bookish vibe.
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None of this impressed a visiting John Cleese who scoffed, ‘If you ever do want to kill yourself, but lack the courage, I think a visit to Palmerston North will do the trick.’ The city exacted revenge by naming a rubbish dump after him.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Which city?
by kunekune 05 May 2011
As someone who works in, and lives quite close to, Palmerston North, I hope it is clear to the OP that Mince is taking the piss
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RE: Which city?
by mince_hilaire 04 May 2011
Of the three, Wellington but you'de struggle to fill in 5 days in any of those. Why not base yourself somewhere central and then do day…
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RE: Nekedbus or Intercity coachlines? Advice.
by westwood 30 March 2011
With Naked Bus, I went down via Palmerston North and New Plymouth. The return was via Rotorua. Had no idea of route when I booked so was…
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