There is a Community Operations (Hāpai Hapori) team based in Palmerston North, with community advisors who work with rural, marae and urban communities in the Ruapehu, Rangitikei, Whanganui, Manawatū and Horowhenua Districts.
This team is part of the a wider team working across the Lower North Island and top of the South Island.
The Department of Internal Affairs: Community Operations
17 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North 4410
This office does not process passport, citizenship or identity applications. Visit www.govt.nz if you have any enquiries.
This office is by appointment only. Phone or email us to book an appointment before coming in to see the team.
Freephone: 0800 824 824
Email: LowerNorth&Nelson@dia.govt.nz
The Palmerston North Community Operations team support the Lottery Manawatū / Whanganui Community Committee and two COGS committees serving local communities and neighbourhoods: