Highbury, Palmerston North

Highbury
Highbury
Suburb of Palmerston North
	Highbury
	Coordinates: 40°21′29″S 175°34′44″E / 40.35806°S 175.57889°E
Country	New Zealand
Region	Manawatū-Whanganui 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

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.