Palmerston North: The Little City That Can!

I've been accused, lately, of not being informative enough, so I figured I'd share some real-life fun facts about Palmerston North, New Zealand's sixth largest city.

• This city of 76,000 is sometimes called New Zealand's 'knowledge city,' largely because it is home to the New Zealand Dairy Research Institute, as well as the poorly regarded Massey University, which claims to be a leading school for veterinary sciences.
• Palmerston North is home to New Zealand's most succesful multiplex cinema!
• Palmerston North Airport ("The Gateway to the Lower North Island") boasts a 1500 meter runway which is capable of serving some types of international aircraft!

Four Fun is one of Palmy's top musical groups!

• Palmerston North is only a seven hour drive from Aukland!
• Palmerston North's prevailing westerly breeze rarely reaches galeforce, and on most days it does not rain!
• Palmerston North boasts shopping that rivals that of any other city in New Zealand!

Express is the other one! Love the smiles, mates!

• Palmerston North has its own library!
• There are ten places in Palmerston North where one can purchase food after 10 pm: one is a KFC, one is a Woolworth's, one is a Burger King, two are gas station minimarts, and one is a vending machine!

Good on ya, Palmerston North!

BONUS: Go here to read an exhilarating mesage board thread about night life in Palmy!

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