Palmerston, New Zealand

town in Waitaki District, Otago Region, New Zealand

Palmerston is a town in the Waitaki District, New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1 and 85. It is 54 kilometers northwest of Dunedin and 59 kilometers south of Oamaru. It has two churches, primary school and high school situated in the town.

Palmerston
Town
Palmerston Town Hall
Palmerston Town Hall
Map
Coordinates: 45°29′02″S 170°42′55″E / 45.484026°S 170.715265°E / -45.484026; 170.715265
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago
Territorial authorityWaitaki District
WardWaihemo Ward
CommunityWaihemo Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityWaitaki District Council
 • Regional councilOtago Regional Council
 • Mayor of WaitakiGary Kircher
 • Waitaki MPMiles Anderson
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total1,030
 • Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

References

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  2. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.