City at the Centre For over two decades

For over two decades

‘If cooking is one of humankind’s great joys

his drive is inspiring

nā Jane Ussher ka whai wāhi ngā tamariki me ō rātou whānau hei kōrero paki me tūhura i te reo

one to ponder over

City at the Centre For over two decadesA richly illustrated history of an ambitious city Once a small town sited at Te Papaiea, a clearing in the bush that cloaked the Manawat Plains, Palmerston North has always had big city aspirations. Critical to its growth was the railway that runs through it, farming and education. Originally settled by Rangitne, today Palmerston North is home to people from many parts of the world. Why they chose to come to the city, and what they did when they got