Ian Matheson City Archives

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The Ian Matheson City Archives holds the archival records of the Palmerston North City Council (and bodies that it superseded like the Kairanga County Council and selected records of the Oroua County Council). This search platform allows you to search the records that have been processed and are able to view, subject to applicable access restrictions.

How do I request files?

Most of the records on this search platform are not available digitally, but you can use this service to find and request materials to be viewed in person at our Reading Room in the Palmerston North Central Library or digitised for digital delivery, if possible.

Please send your request to heritage@pncc.govt.nz. When requesting information please ensure you provide:

  • Identifier [eg: PNCC 00050B:0:MD9431]
  • Title
  • Date

Staff may be able to locate further relevant records (if available) if you tell us what information you are trying to find. You can request multiple items in one request. Please supply the identifier, title and date for each record.

Please be aware that:

  • Some materials may not be able to be accessed due to privacy or access restrictions.
  • Some materials may not be able to be digitised due to fragility or cost.

If you have any questions or would like further assistance, the Heritage Team can provide in-depth support and advice at heritage@pncc.govt.nz

How do I use the general search

Start your search with the search bar by inputting keywords.

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You can use keywords to search for records held in the Ian Matheson City Archives by inputting them here and clicking the magnifying glass icon. The default sorting option is "Relevance," but you can reorder your results to show the earliest or latest records by the creation date and the earliest and latest records added to the database using the sort options.

If you find you are getting too many results that are not relevant, you can tailor your search further by using these tools:

  • use quotation marks to create exact search queries
  • add subsequent keywords using the + button
  • toggle the filters in the sidebar to filter by a date, format, series and more

Exact Search Queries

Adding quotation marks to your keywords limits the results to only those that match your query exactly.

For example:

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Will return any results that have either the keyword rate or book in them.

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Will limit the results to those with the term "rate book" in them - much more useful if that is specifically what you are looking for!

Exact match searching with quotation marks is helpful for many kinds of searches, including property or land information (i.e. "6 Avenue Street", "Hokowhitu Lagoon"), specific kinds of materials (i.e. "Report Books" or "Council Minutes") or searching for people (i.e. "John Smith", "Jill White"). If you don't get the results you are searching for, try a general search without quotes to see the format of records you are seeking. The Heritage Team is happy to help with search requests at heritage@pncc.govt.nz

Adding keywords to search query

Adding keywords to your search allows you to narrow down the results if you want to search by multiple keywords that are not necessarily an exact phrase in the record description.

For example:

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A search for Russell returns 202 results, but if you are only looking for subdivision records, you can add subdivision as a keyword.

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Adding subdivision as a separate keyword limits the results to only records with both words present.

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Adding correspondence as a separate keyword limits the results to only records with both words present.

Keywords can be deleted individually by clicking the "x" next to it.

Using the filters

The table explains what type of information each filter contains, and gives some tips on using them.

Field name Meaning Search tips
Access Access Restriction status Some materials have access restrictions for reasons such as privacy, commercial sensitivity or security concerns. In certain cases, redacted copies of records can be supplied for restricted material. If you feel a record has been incorrectly restricted, please contact us.
Type Primary format of material Use this field if you know that you are looking for a specific format, i.e. a map/plan.
Series Name PNCC Series name or Series code Use if you want to limit your results to a specific series or set of series. First select PNCC Archives. Enter a keyword to see the series title, then select this to limit your search. If there are multiple series with the keyword in the title, you can navigate through them using the left and right arrow keys. The Series code, if known, can also be used in this filter. You can browse and search the series descriptions here.
Date Creation date for the record or set of records Will return results anywhere within the date range of the records. Date is generally limited to a year level, but some records have more detailed information. Not all records have dates associated with them, so if something isn't returned that should be, try searching without this field. At present, there is no fuzzy or circa date searching - please use the widest range of dates that could apply.
Creating Agency Organisation, group or PNBC/PNCC department that was primarily responsible for creating the record. You can browse and search the Creating Agencies here.

If you are having trouble locating something or see something you think is incorrect, please contact the Heritage Team at heritage@pncc.govt.nz

Found 179 results

Planning - Wyndham Street, Ashhurst

K D Seifert. Proposed subdivision of lot 9.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:13:E120
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Wills Crescent

Ashhurst. Garlington Homes.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:16:20
Date:            1984 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Wills Crescent

Ashhurst. Garlington Homes.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:16:21
Date:            1984 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Worcester Street

Ashhurst. D I & S O Oliver.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:16:18
Date:            1984 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Winchester Street

Ashhurst. P R Currie and Others. D.P. 48291. Subdivision part lot 1 D.P. 27870.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:11:E19
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Winchester Street

Ashhurst. D Currie. D.P. 35263. Subdivision application, part lot 7 (17 sections).


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:14:T3/161
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Worcester and Salisbury Streets

Ashhurst. C F Currie. D.P. 26641 - proposed subdivision of sections 184, 186, 187.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:1:A10
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Wyndham Street

Ashhurst. Block III Gorge SD. D M G Curriet. D.P. 35263. Application for subdivision Lots 1-5, being subdivision of part lot 7.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:15:T3/171
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Winchester Street and Mulgrave Street

Ashhurst. D M G & R M Currie. D.P. 25363. Subdivision of part section 465.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:11:E22
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Te Matai Road, Whakarongo

Whakarongo. Block VIII Kairanga and Block II Gorge S D. K A Goodman. D.P. 33257. Application to plant 4.4 ha. into forestry. Lot 2 .


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:15:T3/173
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Salisbury Street

Ashhurst. S.E. Edwards. D.P. 19906 - subdivision Lot 3 .


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:1:A2
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Ruakawa Road

Ashhurst. M R Strawbridge. Proposed subdivision. (Perhaps) see SP5738 and 5737, D.P. 71714


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:12:E61
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Salisbury Street

Ashhurst. Mr Benson. Dispensation re erection of two detached units on section.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:14:T3/88
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Salisbury Street, Ashhurst

Manchester Block. A.E. & E.A. Billett. D.P. 24262 - pt lot 26, D.P. 183.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:1:A1
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Saddle Road

Ashhurst. Gorge Block. T S E Group Consultants Ltd. D.P. 27494. Lo 1, being subdivision of lot 2.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:12:E81
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - State Highway 3

Ashhurst. Block VII Gorge SD. D J Lynch. D.P. 59516. Proposed subdivision of lot 3. Not proceeded with.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:13:E123
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Ruakawa Road, R.D.10

Ashhurst. Block III Gorge SD. Graeme Blackley Ltd. D.P. 4733. To extract metal from the Manawatu River. Part 3.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:15:T3/180
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - State Highway 3, Whakarongo

Whakarongo. Block VIII Kairanga S D. J A & M J Murdock. D.P. 25158. Lots 1 and 2, being proposed subdivision of lots 1 and 2. Also roadside stall application.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:14:T3/79
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - State Highway 3, Whakarongo

Whakarongo. Block VIII Kairanga S D. NZI & D J Lynch.

1. Proposed subdivision of part lot 73 section 476, Town of Palmerston North Into 4 lots.

2. Proposed subdivision of part lots 2...
Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:14:T3/89
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Oxford Street

Ashhurst. B Fairless. D.P. 26869 - subdivision part section 298 D.P. 152.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:2:A12
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - North Street

Ashhurst. G R Doyle. D.P. 59074. Proposed subdivision D.P. 183 section 59.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:12:E93
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - North Street, Ashhurst

Ashhurst. Manchester Block. K W J Busch. D.P. 32097. Proposed subdivision of lot 88 D.P. 214.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:11:E12
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Oxford Street

Ashhurst. P W Higgins. Subdivision of sections 66, 67, 68, also section 65 D.P. 183. Declined - subject to innundation by a river.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:12:E91
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Oxford Street

Possibly 162 Oxford Street, Ashhurst. R Edwards/A C Fowler. D P. 183. Permission ot erect house on section 65 D.P. 183.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:14:T3/146
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Orrs Road, Aokautere

Ashhurst. Block III Gorge SD. A R & L Miers. To process and extract metal from the Manawatu River. No section and lot number.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:15:T3/184
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - North Street and The Terrace

Ashhurst. Block I Gorge S D. P M & S W Wycherley. D.P. 54973, D.P. 57458. Subdivision of part lots 25 and 26 D.P. 183, subdivision of lot 2 D.P. 54973.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:8:A71
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - River Road, Ashhurst

Ashhurst. Block I Gorge S D. A C Lewis. D.P. 183. Proposed subdivision of lots 2-4 and 7-10, 19-22 D.P. 183. Boundary adjustment. 


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:13:E130
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Mulgrave Street

Ashhurst. Roots Harper, C N Saunders.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:16:12
Date:            1984 to 1989
Type:            File

Planning - Mulgrave Street, Old Napier Road

Ashhurst. Manchester Block. G R Wycherley. D.P. 28658. part lot 1 D.P. 215.


Identifier:      PNCC O3/4/5:11:E9
Date:            1954 to 1989
Type:            File
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