Neighbourhood guide
What's near Hokowhitu
In Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, we found 7 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Hokowhitu was $598 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEPalmerston North - Highbury/Hokowhitu/Terrace End/Westbrook · Apr 2026 · 180 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $550 | $485 | $598 | $670 | $578 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Hokowhitu
Schools near Hokowhitu
- St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi 0.2 km
- Hokowhitu School 0.6 km
- College Street Normal School 1.0 km
- Winchester School (P North) 1.0 km
- Palmerston North Girls' High School 1.1 km
- Parkland School (P North) 1.6 km
- Carncot Independent School 1.6 km
- Palmerston North Intermediate 1.8 km
- Terrace End School 1.9 km
- Mana Tamariki 2.0 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Hokowhitu
- Tui Early Learners - birth to school 0.2 km
- Hokowhitu Kindergarten 0.6 km
- BestStart Hokowhitu 0.8 km
- Milverton Kindergarten 0.9 km
- BestStart Marne Street 0.9 km
- Park Road Playcentre 1.2 km
- Busy Bees Church Street 1.4 km
- Parkland Kindergarten 1.6 km
- Lots of Hugs Broadway 1.6 km
- Barnardos Early Learning Home Based Manawatu 1.9 km
Supermarkets near Hokowhitu
- Woolworths 1.4 km
- Woolworths 1.5 km
- PAK'nSAVE 1.7 km
- New World 1.7 km
- Woolworths 2.5 km
- New World 2.6 km
- New World 2.8 km
- Woolworths 4.1 km
Pharmacies near Hokowhitu
- Life Pharmacy 1.5 km
- Roses Unichem Pharmacy 1.6 km
- Unichem 1.7 km
- Unichem 2.7 km
- Vaultier Pharmacy 2.8 km
Doctors / GPs near Hokowhitu
- Hokowhitu Medical Center 0.3 km
- Victoria Medical Centre 1.3 km
- West End Medical Centre 2.8 km
- Awapuni Medical Centre 3.6 km
Hospitals near Hokowhitu
- Crest Hospital 2.2 km
- Te Papaioea Birthing Centre 2.5 km
- Palmerston North Hospital 2.8 km
- Arohanui Hospice Service Trust 3.1 km
Airports near Hokowhitu
- Palmerston North Airport 4.6 km
Other suburbs in Palmerston North
Frequently asked questions about Hokowhitu
What amenities are near Hokowhitu?
Hokowhitu has 7 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Hokowhitu?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Hokowhitu was $598 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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