Westbrook, New Zealand
Westbrook is a suburb in the city of Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Some people confuse Westbrook as being part of Highbury, however Highbury is a separate suburb.
Location, population and features
Westbrook is located north west of Palmerston North Central (CBD). Westbrook had a resident population of 4,254 (2001)
It is characterised by a suburban element fused with a rural feeling. The suburb is the location of the Olive Tree Village and the Manawatu Trotting Club.
Parks and Reserves
- Bill Brown Park
- David Spring Park
- Kimberley Park
- Ashton Reserve
- Amberley Reserve
- Chippendale Reserve
- Chelmarsh Reserve
- Marybank Reserve
- Dalfield Reserve
- Part of the Kawau Stream Reserve
Local and Central Government representation
- Westbrook is a part of the Takaro Ward in the Palmerston North City Council. It shares this with other suburbs; Highbury, Takaro and Cloverlea.
- Palmerston North (as at 2006) is represented by New Zealand Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway.
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