History
This timeline covers significant events in the history of the city of Palmerston North from earliest times to the present day.
This timeline covers significant events in the history of the city of Palmerston North from earliest times to the present day.
The Polynesian migration to New Zealand
Europeans arrive, the Papaioea clearing becomes "Palmerston", occupational wars and government land purchases
Palmerston becomes Palmerston North; beginnings of industry; a school and a library; a Borough is incorporated and our first Mayor
A fire brigade; a daily newspaper and a dairy company for Palmerston North
The Victoria Esplanade and Caccia Birch are planned and developed; also a sewerage system and public hospital
New library and borough council buildings, a new King, 25th Jubilee celebrations and the population reaches 10,000
Further works to the Turitea Dam; an electric tram; theatres; churches and swimming baths. World War I begins and ends.
Royal visits, bus service and the first aeroplane to visit the town
20,000 residents at the start of the decade, making Palmerston North the 7th city in New Zealand; a depression; an earthquake and a cyclone and a first MP for Palmerston North