Highbury, Palmerston North
Highbury is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand. The suburb is located northwest of Palmerston North Central. The area has the characteristics of a suburban area and had a resident population of 3,240.
Highbury's street name themes range from British place-names to those of settlers of Palmerston North.
There are many parks and reserves.
Three schools service the area: Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa.
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.
The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury.
Westbrook is a nearby 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
Highbury is part of the Takaro Ward.General
Highbury is within the boundaries of Palmerston North electorate.
Māori
Highbury is part of Te Tai Hauāuru electorate.
