George Heagney14:52, Jul 25 2021 Alex Davidson/Getty Images Ross Taylor and the world test championship mace are coming to Palmerston North this week. Some of New Zealand's victorious world test championship cricketers will this week be stopping in Palmerston North to showcase the famous mace. New Zealand beat India in the world test championship final in England in June and are now taking the trophy, a huge mace, on the road around the country to show the fans and celebrate the title win. The mace will be stopping in Palmerston North at a fan event at Fitzherbert Park on Thursday afternoon.