Roslyn, Palmerston North
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| Roslyn | |
| Population: | 5,382 (Usually resident as at 2006) |
| Ward | |
| Name: | Papaioea Papaioea Papaioea is a suburb and constituent ward of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.-Name:Its name comes from the name of the original settlement in a clearing in forest which was purchased from local Māori in 1864. The name was used to describe Palmerston North also... |
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| Name: | Palmerston North City Palmerston North Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank... |
Roslyn is a suburb in the city of Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank...
, Manawatu-Wanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui is a region in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand, around the cities of Palmerston North and Whanganui. It is administered by the Horizons Regional Council.-Administration:...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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History
Roslyn was named in 1918 after Charles Mackintosh Ross, who was the local draper. Unfortunately, when the Post Office was established here, there was already a Roslyn in DunedinRoslyn, Otago
Roslyn is a major residential and retail suburb of the New Zealand city of Dunedin. It is located above the city centre on the ridge which runs in a crescent around the central city's western edge. It is to the northwest of the city centre, immediately above the Town Belt. Roslyn's 2001...
. Therefore the Terrace End-Roslyn Progressive Association had to find another name for the area.
Rossmont was chosen because of the location; the fact the area is higher up from the rest of Palmerston North. Recently, perhaps because of the local primary school, the name Roslyn has resurfaced.
The Hoffman Brick Kiln works created the areas now known as The Pit, Vautier Park and the "Freyberg Pit" and their building is still located on Featherston Street. (Historic)
Roslyn has been known under many names including Ross, Rossmont and Terrace End. Until recently Statistics New Zealand identified those who live in Roslyn as it is now, lived in Terrace End. Terrace End as it is now, was known as Brightwater.
Location
Roslyn is located 3km NE of the CBD and bounded on the north by the North Island Main Trunk Railway (MilsonMilson, Palmerston North
-Location & Population:Milson is located to the north of the city. There are two ways to access Milson from Palmerston North Central. Milson Line is one way, the other is Rangitikei Street. It is a fairly recently established suburb...
), on the east by Palmerston North-Gisborne Railway (Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North
Kelvin Grove is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand.-Location, features and population:It is bounded on the north by the North Island Main Trunk Railway, Manawatu District and Milson, on the west by Palmerston North-Gisborne Railway and Roslyn, the south by Manawatu River and the east by...
), the south by Main Street East (Terrace End
Terrace End, Palmerston North
-Location and Population:Terrace End is located in the south east part of the city on a bend in the Manawatu River and had a resident population of 2,940...
) and the west by Ruahine Street (Palmerston North Hospital Area
Palmerston North Hospital Area
Palmerston North Hospital Area is a suburb of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.-Location, population and features:Palmerston North Hospital Area is located in the north of the city and had a usually resident population of 2,739...
). Roslyn is also located 2.1 km SE from Palmerston North International Airport
Palmerston North International Airport
Palmerston North International Airport is located on the outskirts of the suburb of Milson in Palmerston North, New Zealand, north-east of the City central area. Although the airport has not had a regular international flight since the end of March 2008, the official name, Palmerston North...
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Residential population
Although there is a mixture of zones, the suburb is predominantly residential and at the 2006 (provisional) Census of Population and Dwellings, Roslyn had a population of 5,382. Roslyn has the largest population of any area unit in Palmerston North.Commercial
The main shopping areas of Roslyn are located at the Rossmont Shopping Centre (also known as Vogel Street Village), which is located on Vogel Street, between Kipling and Milton Streets. Rossmont is also the location of the Community Policing Centre. In the SW, across the road from the Terrace End Shopping Centre are shops. The area is generally not considered a part of Roslyn, yet it technically is.The Freyberg Community Pool is open to the public for leisure.
The local pub is the Willowpark Tavern, which has been the venue of many past international and domestic music tour concerts. There is also the Birdcage located on the corner of Vogel and Milton Streets.
Industrial
Quality Bakers is located in Roslyn also, as is Hynds Pipelines.There is a refuse transfer station on Malden Street.
There is also Terrace End Cemetery.
Schools
Five schools are in Roslyn. They are Roslyn SchoolRoslyn School, Palmerston North
-Location:The school is located at the eastern end of Tremaine Avenue and serves the upper portion of the suburb, whilst Terrace End School serves the rest...
, Terrace End School, St Mary's Catholic School, Ross Intermediate School and Freyberg High School
Freyberg High School
Freyberg High School is a State Co-Educational Secondary School in the suburb of Roslyn, Palmerston North, New Zealand.The school is located at the end of Freyberg Street, Palmerston North and is bordered by Skoglund Park on the east and Ross Intermediate School on the west. To the north are the...
. There are also two Kohanga Reo and a Tongan learning centre.
Street Name themes
Roslyn's street name themes vary from those of well-known writers, (Kipling, Milton, Shelley, Browning) to those of British place names and rivers, (Bristol, Battersea, Clyde, Mersey, Tweed, Avon, Tyne, Humber, Esk, Thames), plants (Koromiko, Rangiora) or even those of past Councillors (Haydon). Other themes which occur are Military and Victoria Cross winners (Upham, Ngarimu, Hulme, Freyberg).Parks and Reserves
- Skoglund Park - formerly known as Humber Street Park, the park is a main soccer field located next to Freyberg High School.
- Vautier Park - formerly a quarry for Hoffman Brick Kiln, Vautier Park is a main outdoor netball courts/park in Palmerston North located next to Freyberg High SchoolFreyberg High SchoolFreyberg High School is a State Co-Educational Secondary School in the suburb of Roslyn, Palmerston North, New Zealand.The school is located at the end of Freyberg Street, Palmerston North and is bordered by Skoglund Park on the east and Ross Intermediate School on the west. To the north are the...
. It is named for Catherine Vautier, a former teacher at QEC and who was instrumental in the formation of Manawatu Netball
- Norton Park - is located next to New Life Church and is an access to Featherston Street from Andrew Ave and vice versa. The ancient Little Kawau Stream flows through this park.
- The Pit - formerly a quarry for the Hoffman Brick Kiln, it is a former soccer ground, located below Skoglund Park
Local Government representation
Roslyn is a part of the Papaioea Ward in the Palmerston North City Council. It shares this with other suburbs: Milson, Palmerston NorthMilson, Palmerston North
-Location & Population:Milson is located to the north of the city. There are two ways to access Milson from Palmerston North Central. Milson Line is one way, the other is Rangitikei Street. It is a fairly recently established suburb...
, Papaioea
Papaioea
Papaioea is a suburb and constituent ward of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.-Name:Its name comes from the name of the original settlement in a clearing in forest which was purchased from local Māori in 1864. The name was used to describe Palmerston North also...
, Palmerston North Hospital Area
Palmerston North Hospital Area
Palmerston North Hospital Area is a suburb of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.-Location, population and features:Palmerston North Hospital Area is located in the north of the city and had a usually resident population of 2,739...
, Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North
Kelvin Grove is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand.-Location, features and population:It is bounded on the north by the North Island Main Trunk Railway, Manawatu District and Milson, on the west by Palmerston North-Gisborne Railway and Roslyn, the south by Manawatu River and the east by...
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Central Government representation
- Prior to 1996, Roslyn was part of the Manawatu electorate. This electorate included parts of Palmerston North, east of Ruahine Street as well as Linton Camp, Turitea, Aokautere and Kelvin Grove. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North had its boundaries redrawn to include Roslyn.
General
- Palmerston North (as at 2009) is represented by New Zealand Labour MP Iain Lees-GallowayIain Lees-GallowayIain Lees-Galloway is a politician from New Zealand. He was elected to represent the Labour Party in the seat of Palmerston North at the 2008 general election...
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Former MP Steve Maharey
Steve Maharey
Steven "Steve" Maharey CNZM is a former Member of Parliament for Palmerston North in New Zealand, as a member of the Labour Party...
spent some of his earlier life in Roslyn.
Māori
- Like all of Palmerston North, Roslyn is represented in the Māori electorate of Te Tai HauāuruTe Tai HauauruTe Tai Hauāuru is a New Zealand Parliamentary Māori electorate, returning one Member of Parliament to the New Zealand House of Representatives. The current MP for Te Tai Hauāuru is Tariana Turia of the Māori Party...
. Māori Party co-leader Tariana TuriaTariana TuriaTariana Turia is a New Zealand politician. She gained considerable prominence during the foreshore and seabed controversy, and eventually broke with her party as a result...
is the MP.