Hokowhitu

Hokowhitu
Suburb
Corner Te Awe Awe Street and Albert Street, Hokowhitu
Interactive map of Hokowhitu
Coordinates: 40°21′45″S 175°38′00″E / 40.36250°S 175.63333°E / -40.36250; 175.63333
CountryNew Zealand
CityPalmerston North
Local authorityPalmerston North City Council
Electoral ward
  • Te Hirawanui General Ward
  • Te Pūao Māori Ward
Area
 • Land528 ha (1,300 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
11,580
 • Density2,190/km2 (5,680/sq mi)
Postcode
4410
Palmerston North Central Terrace End
West End
Hokowhitu

Hokowhitu is a riverside suburb of the New Zealand city of Palmerston North, with some of the highest property values in the city.

The Hokowhitu Lagoon, Caccia Birch House, Jickell Street Reserve and Manawatu Golf Course are located next to the former education campus. Wallace Park, the home of the Ruahine Association Football Club and local cricket teams, is located nearby. Other local features include the Hokowhitu Domain, Crewe Crescent Reserve, Franklin Reserve, Fitzroy Bend Park, Milverton Park and playground, Awatea Reserve and stream, Hardie St Park and Centennial Drive Reserve.

Hokowhitu is part of the Palmerston North and Te Tai Hauāuru electorates.

Until 2013, it had its own ward councilors on the Palmerston North City Council.

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