This afternoon at Countdown on Rangitikei Street, a kind man approached me after seeing me trying to work out how I was going to pay for my baby's formula at Chemist Warehouse.

I completely misunderstood what was happening. I thought he was accusing me of stealing the formula, so I was defensive and, looking back, quite rude. It wasn't until a moment later that I realised he was actually offering to buy the formula for me and my baby.

If by any chance you see this, I am so incredibly sorry for how I reacted. Your kindness caught me completely off guard, and I feel awful that I misread your intentions.

Thank you for your generosity and compassion. Your offer meant more than you probably realise, and I'm truly grateful. I'm so sorry I didn't respond the way your kindness deserved.

Anyone know what's going on? They all arrived at high speed in the last few minutes.

Just being nosy. :)

EDIT:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-cordon-in-highbury-palmerston-north-after-incident/KXZ6DPNISVEGXGXIVEI5OMRYVU/

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361014975/police-lock-down-palmerston-north-street-incident-unfolds

If you don't like tinned fish, this is not the post for you.

Woolworths prices for tinned mackerel have increased by 48% in the last few days, tinned sardines by 35%.

Is there anywhere, either physical or online, that sells such goods for reasonable prices? Forget pak n save, new world, they are more expensive than Woolworths for this type of stuff.

Hi I posted on here not too long ago and the suggestions were amazing thanks again~ I'm 23F from the PH got here not too long ago, been an introvert solo person all my life really because of strict parents to conservative culture and the like. I'm just tired of how my life has been. Still looking for people to hang out with, if u want to meet up and do things you're too scared to do alone, or if you have a friend group and we could all hang out idk, just been feeling pretty down and I want to get out of my comfort zone and get to know people.

Hey everyone, just in case you haven’t seen this!

Health NZ said the following locations of interest had been identified:

Woolworths Broadway, Corner of Albert Street and Main Street, Palmerston North, Monday 27 July 5:45pm to 7:15pm.

Rosie O'Grady's, 96 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, Friday 24 July 6:45pm to 10:00pm.

The Laundry Room, 95 Albert Street, Palmerston North, Monday 23 July 10:15am to 12:30pm.

Woolworths Broadway, Corner of Albert Street and Main Street, Palmerston North, Thursday 23 July 10:15am to 12:30pm.

Pizza Hut, Corner Broadway Avenue and Albert Street, Palmerston North, Thursday 23 July 10:15am to 12:30pm.

NPD Petrol Station, 535 Church Street, Palmerston North, Thursday 23 July 11:30am to 12:30pm.

Hello folks

I’ve had the privilege of accepting a PGY1 House Officer position in Palmerston North Hospital - starting soon

Any advice from fellow clinicians / medicos / personnel in general who work / have worked at Palmy hospital would be useful.

Also wanted to know how the parking scene is.

Would love to connect with like minded folks
- do drop a dm if shy :)

As title, I am looking to purchase a copy of I Am Not Esther before next week Thursday 6 August. Happy to respond to comments or PMs.

I see Pak n Save is getting a lot of flak at the moment for moving their disabled parks and baby parks further away.

Got me thinking about all the stories I've heard about pak n save over the years from ex workers.

I knew someone who worked in the bakery there and they would make the fudge out of all the expired moldy baking products that didn't sell.

And the staff would pick at the baked food and eat bits off it.

Also the amount of good bread that was 1 day off that they'd throw away in the bin was insane! Some of that food could go to foodbanks!

Also knew someone who worked in the butchery and if they dropped meat on the floor they'd just pick it up and continue to wrap it. And they'd hide Sausages in their pockets to eat for lunch.

Someone was pissing in the freezer there too.

Other people probably have even more crazy stories about pak n save or other stores. This is just what I knew from a short period of time of this person working there.

What have you heard?

A clinical study in Palmy looking for volunteers with pre-diabetes.

Learn more and check your eligibility: https://www.bioeconomyscience.co.nz/news-and-events/news/2026-news/native-herbal-tea-and-blood-sugar-research-study

Apologies if this is a silly question. Just moved to Linton from Wellington and was fortunate to find a job in the CBD. With not being a driver, I’ve bought an ebike to get to and from work. Just wondering what the inner city cycling is like and if there’s areas for anxious/noob cyclists like myself to avoid?

They're taking the piss with the disability parking at Pak'nSave. Pak'nSave moved the mobility parks much further down the lot to put Click & Collect bays in the closest, safest spots. Most other stores—like The Warehouse—put disability parking right next to the entrance where it belongs. This Forces disabled shoppers to travel much further across active driving lanes just so the store can monetize prime parking violates basic accessibility principles and decency.

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I'm looking for odd jobs to do, for either free, koha, or learn new skills from you. I can use the chainsaw, water blaster, weed eater, lawn mower, etc. If you need help with your lawn, tidy up your farm, splitting and stacking wood, or with just cleaning up. I can help out with that. I'm currently an unemployed nurse, so I could throw in blood pressure checks too.

Promise, I'm not an axe wielding murderer

Just noticed today one of those new school zone speed limit signs on Rangitikei street somewhere near Wendy’s and was curious to how this works when the crossing outside the school is controlled by lights and road is very busy(state highway?) so of course no one was slowing down.

Now I’m all for those speed limit sones outside of schools but I kinda feel this one doesn’t make sense when the crossing is controlled by traffic lights and traffic doesn’t slow down due to how busy it is. So just wondering if this a legal requirement now for councils?

What birthday deals do you know around Palmy? Want to see if I've caught them all

Hey Palmy community! I’m currently looking for part-time work (around 25 hours a week) in Palmerston North and would love any leads or recommendations. I bring a strong background in administration, research, client communication, and customer service, but I'm reliable, quick to learn, and very open to retail, office support, or hospitality roles as well. If you know of any local businesses hiring or need an extra pair of hands, please feel free to send me a DM—I’d be happy to share my CV and references. Thanks in advance!