TVNZ 1). The current main transmitter was built in 1966. Sister cities Palmerston North has four sister cities: Missoula, Montana, United States Guiyang, People's Republic of China Kunshan, People's Republic of China Mihara, Hiroshima, Japan Notable people Constance Abraham (1864–1942), community leader and sportswoman John Clarke (1948–2017), satirist, author and actor Matthew Conger (born 1978), FIFA international football referee Shane Cortese (born 1968), actor and singer Brendon Hartley (born 1989), racing driver and FIA World Endurance Championship champion Alan Loveday (1928–2016), violinist Joseph Nathan (1835–1912), founder of Glaxo (since merged to become the multinational GlaxoSmithKline) Evelyn Rawlins (1889–1977), music teacher Grant Robertson (born 1971), Labour MP for Wellington Central and the 42nd Minister of Finance Ross Taylor (born 1984), Central Districts and New Zealand Black Caps cricket player and captain Spankie Jackzon (born 1984), winner of season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under and season 2 of House of Drag Simon van Velthooven (born 1988), track racing cyclist and America's Cup sailor Named after the city An NAC Vickers Viscount (ZK-NAI) was named "City of Palmerston North". This aircraft was withdrawn from NAC service in 1975. An Ansett New Zealand de Havilland Canada Dash 8 (ZK-NES) was also named "City of Palmerston North", staying in service until the airline's demise. See also List of Art Deco architecture References External links Official websites Official website of Palmerston North City & Manawatu Palmerston North City Council Street Maps and Property Information Main urban areas in New Zealand