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One of the Locals: An Insider’s Guide to Palmerston North

Customers at the bar at Brew Union.
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Forget the algorithm. When you follow the locals, you land on the places actually worth going to: for coffee, kai, fresh air and a bit of culture. Here’s a Palmy hit-list bundled the way residents talk about it.

Mangaweka Gallery

A man posing outside Mangaweka Gallery in Rangitikei.
Place Palmerston North Rangitikei
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Some places thrive on personality, and Mangaweka Gallery has it in spades.

He Ara Kotahi Bridge & Pathway

The He Ara Kotahi Bridge at night.
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Get some fresh air at He Ara Kotahi bridge and walkway. The name means ‘a pathway that brings people together’, but you’ll find that this outdoor space does much more than that.

Square Edge

Bright colourful artworks hanging on the wall.
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Square Edge is a complete celebration of Palmerston North's community and its people. Come experience this truly creative village for yourself.

Te Manawa

A yellow and green exterior of the retro food store.
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Te Manawa is the place to start if you’re looking to hit the ground running when it comes to getting acquainted with Palmerston North and the greater Manawatū. But we’re not just talking about historical context, Te Manawa is a museum of art, science and heritage.

Zimmerman Art Gallery

Building exterior of Zimmerman Art Gallery.
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When Bronwyn Zimmerman opened Zimmerman Art Gallery in 2010 her goal was to create greater public access to art in the Manawatū. “Art shouldn’t be hidden away or be behind some foreboding wall” she said. As a result this gallery is approachable, open, free and downright fun to visit.