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Ngāti Rangitāne were the local Māori iwi living in the area known as Te Ahu-ā-Tūranga when a European trader first explored it around 1830.

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Palmerston North

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
90.4K
Coordinates
-40.35, 175.61
1114th most populous city in the world

Palmerston North is a city in the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

From the “History” section

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Palmerston North was officially proclaimed a city in 1930, making it the seventh city in New Zealand.

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Palmerston North

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
90.4K
Coordinates
-40.35, 175.61
1114th most populous city in the world

Palmerston North is a city in the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Carsonhk · CC BY-SA 4.0

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The highest point in Palmerston North is 760 metres above sea level, located in the Tararua ranges.

Palmerston North
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Palmerston North

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
90.4K
Coordinates
-40.35, 175.61
1114th most populous city in the world

Palmerston North is a city in the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

From the “Geography” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Carsonhk · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Palmerston North has a temperate climate with average summer temperatures between 20 and 22 °C.

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Palmerston North

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
90.4K
Coordinates
-40.35, 175.61
1114th most populous city in the world

Palmerston North is a city in the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

From the “Geography” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Carsonhk · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Palmerston North is home to the largest rose garden in New Zealand, recognized as one of the finest in the world.

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Palmerston North

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
90.4K
Coordinates
-40.35, 175.61
1114th most populous city in the world

Palmerston North is a city in the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

From the “Amenities and attractions” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Carsonhk · CC BY-SA 4.0

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