Palmerston North has been accredited as an International Safe Community by WHO in October 2013. People who live, work, study and visit here are welcome and secure.

Palmerston North is a city of growth and opportunity with strengths in world-class education across sectors from early childhood through to tertiary. The city is home to major educational and research institutions, including New Zealand’s defining university – Massey University, Universal College of Learning (UCOL), and International Pacific College.

Our education and qualifications levels continue to outperform the national average, especially at Post-graduate & Honours, Masters and Doctorate. Our education and qualifications levels continue to outperform the national average, especially at Post-graduate & Honours, Masters and Doctorate.

Palmy is a student hub and hosts a diverse and inclusive population with representatives from over 100 different cultures. International students are warmly welcomed and embraced into the vibrant multi-cultural and multi-ethnic community.

Palmerston North offers a lovely laid-back lifestyle. People are very friendly, social, and supportive. The city is a great place, safe, affordable and relaxed. It is definitely the place to raise children with greater educational opportunities and an appreciation for nature and freedom.

With ultra-fast broadband across the city and free Wifi service in the city centre, Palmerston North is well connected globally. It offers digital commuting to the world. reduced travel time and cost; hence, enables the local economy to remain innovative and competitive.

Palmerston North Girls’ High School is located within walking distance to the City’s main centre and facilities.

• The Square
• The Plaza Shopping Mall
• Restaurants and Cafes
• Palmerston North City Library
• The Esplanade
• Lido Swimming Pool
• Event Cinema