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'''Highbury''' is a suburb of [[Palmerston North]], [[New Zealand]]. The suburb is located northwest of Palmerston North Central (CBD). The area has the characteristics of a suburban area and had a resident population of 3,240 (2001)[http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/562710-au] |
'''Highbury''' is a suburb of [[Palmerston North]], [[New Zealand]]. The suburb is located northwest of Palmerston North Central (CBD). The area has the characteristics of a suburban area and had a resident population of 3,240 (2001).[http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/562710-au] |
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Highbury's street name themes range from British |
Highbury's street name themes range from British place-names (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad). |
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There are many parks and reserves |
There are many parks and reserves.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} |
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Three schools service the area |
Three schools service the area: Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} |
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The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub |
The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub. The convenience store 'Highbury Shops' is located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} |
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The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury. |
The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} |
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[[Westbrook, Palmerston North|Westbrook]] is a nearby suburb.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} |
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==Parks and Reserves== |
==Parks and Reserves== |
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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 it's 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 offenses occurred on [[Waitangi Day]], 2002.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} 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.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} |
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==Local Government Representation== |
==Local Government Representation== |
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==Central Government Representation== |
==Central Government Representation== |
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''General'' |
''General'' |
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Highbury is within the boundaries of '''[[Palmerston North]]''' electorate |
Highbury is within the boundaries of '''[[Palmerston North]]''' electorate. |
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''Māori'' |
''Māori'' |
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Revision as of 18:20, 13 June 2017
Highbury | |
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Suburb of Palmerston North | |
.svg)  Highbury | |
| Coordinates: 40°21′S 175°35′E / 40.350°S 175.583°E | |
| 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 the characteristics of a suburban area and had a resident population of 3,240 (2001).[1]
Highbury's street name themes range from British place-names (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad).
There are many parks and reserves.[citation needed]
Three schools service the area: Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa.[citation needed]
The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub. The convenience store 'Highbury Shops' is located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street.[citation needed]
The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury.[citation needed]
Westbrook is a nearby suburb.[citation needed]
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 it's 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 offenses occurred on Waitangi Day, 2002.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
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.