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Highbury's street name themes range from British placenames (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad). |
Highbury's street name themes range from British placenames (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad). |
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There are many parks and reserves here which could almost suggest there are a lot of younger people here. |
There are many parks and reserves here which could almost suggest there are a lot of younger people here. |
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Three schools service the area and they are Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa is located here also. |
Three schools service the area and they are Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa is located here also. |
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The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub and the 'Highbury Shops' located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street provide convenience for residents. |
The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub and the 'Highbury Shops' located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street provide convenience for residents. |
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The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury. |
The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury. |
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==Gang-related Crime== |
==Gang-related Crime== |
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* The suburb of [[Highbury]] has had the most gang-related, violent crime incidents (including shootings, serious assaults and stabbings) nationwide in the past decade.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} Members of the Highbury community have attempted to alleviate the negative aspects and perceptions of the suburb, but its violent past has made it known to other residents of [[Palmerston North]] as the most dangerous part of the city.{{ |
* The suburb of [[Highbury]] has had the most gang-related, violent crime incidents (including shootings, serious assaults and stabbings) nationwide in the past decade.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} Members of the Highbury community have attempted to alleviate the negative aspects and perceptions of the suburb, but its violent past has made it known to other residents of [[Palmerston North]] as the most dangerous part of the city.{{According to whom|date=October 2012}} |
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* The main event which led to a series of violent offences occurred on [[Waitangi Day]], 2002. A Black-Power "prospect", aged 16 was fatally shot by a member of the Mongrel Mob gang. There have been numerous serious assaults since this incident, some of which have reached national newspapers and television broadcasts. |
* The main event which led to a series of violent offences occurred on [[Waitangi Day]], 2002. A Black-Power "prospect", aged 16 was fatally shot by a member of the Mongrel Mob gang. There have been numerous serious assaults since this incident, some of which have reached national newspapers and television broadcasts. |
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==Local Government Representation== |
==Local Government Representation== |
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Highbury is part of the [[Takaro, Palmerston North|Takaro]] Ward. |
Highbury is part of the [[Takaro, Palmerston North|Takaro]] Ward. |
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{{Palmerston North City}} |
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[[Category:Suburbs of Palmerston North]] |
[[Category:Suburbs of Palmerston North]] |
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[[Category:Manawatu-Wanganui Region]] |
[[Category:Manawatu-Wanganui Region]] |
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Revision as of 18:09, 16 December 2013
Highbury | |
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Suburb of Palmerston North | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatu-Wanganui Region |
| Territorial authority | Palmerston North |
| Ward | Takaro |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,240 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 4412 |
| Area Code | 06 |
Highbury is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand. The suburb is located northwest of Palmerston North Central (CBD).The area has a characteristic of a suburban area and had a resident population of 3,240 (2001)[1].
Highbury's street name themes range from British placenames (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad).
There are many parks and reserves here which could almost suggest there are a lot of younger people here.
Three schools service the area and they are Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa is located here also.
The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub and the 'Highbury Shops' located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street provide convenience for residents.
The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury.
Many people confuse Westbrook as being a part of Highbury, however Westbrook is a separate suburb.
Parks and Reserves
- Monrad Park
- Takaro Park
- Opie Reserve
- Marriner Reserve
- part of the Kawau Stream Reserve
- Tui Reserve
- Pembroke Reserve
- Oriana Reserve
- Farnham Reserve
- The suburb of Highbury has had the most gang-related, violent crime incidents (including shootings, serious assaults and stabbings) nationwide in the past decade.[citation needed] Members of the Highbury community have attempted to alleviate the negative aspects and perceptions of the suburb, but its violent past has made it known to other residents of Palmerston North as the most dangerous part of the city.[according to whom?]
- The main event which led to a series of violent offences occurred on Waitangi Day, 2002. A Black-Power "prospect", aged 16 was fatally shot by a member of the Mongrel Mob gang. There have been numerous serious assaults since this incident, some of which have reached national newspapers and television broadcasts.
Local Government Representation
Highbury is part of the Takaro Ward.
Central Government Representation
General Highbury is within the boundaries of Palmerston North electorate
Māori Highbury is part of Te Tai Hauāuru electorate.