Highbury, Palmerston North
Highbury | |
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Star Flats state apartments | |
Interactive map of Highbury | |
| Coordinates: 40°21′54″S 175°34′59″E / 40.365°S 175.583°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Palmerston North |
| Local authority | Palmerston North City Council |
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| Area | |
| • Land | 209 ha (520 acres) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 4,810 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (5,960/sq mi) |
| Westbrook | Takaro | |
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Highbury
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| Awapuni | West End |
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 4,886 (2018).
Highbury's street name themes range from British place-names (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad).
A local shopping centre is located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street, and was revitalised by the Palmerston North city council in 2023. A pouwhenua representing Rongomaraeroa was installed outside the shopping centre in September 2025.
Highbury is part of the Palmerston North and Te Tai Hauāuru electorates.