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The Ian Matheson City Archives holds the archival records of the Palmerston North City Council (and bodies that it superseded like the Kairanga County Council and selected records of the Oroua County Council).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 49 results

Human Chain, Moving Books Across The Square

From old library to new Palmerston North City Library. Filmed April 1996.

2 Master tapes.


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:3:3, 4
Date:            1996
Type:            Moving image

Human Chain, Moving Books Across The Square

From old Library to new Palmerston North City Library.

Part 1: Length: 7 minutes, 30 seconds.

Part 2: New Zealand Television One (TV1) news footage.


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:3:5
Date:            1996 to 1996
Type:            Vhs cassette moving image

Human Chain, Moving Books Across The Square

From old library to new Palmerston North City Library. Raw footage and news story.


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:3:7
Date:            1996
Type:            Moving image

Ian Malcolm, Librarian, Farewell

Farewell from Palmerston North City Library.


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:1:1
Date:            1989
Type:            Moving image

Get in the Know

Produced for the Knowledge Centre.

2 tapes held


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:2:3, 4

Type:            Moving image

Esplanade Carnival Day


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:2:13
Date:            1996
Type:            Moving image

Regent Theatre

End Scene Reshoot. Filmed by TVPC, Massey University.


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:1:12

Type:            Moving image

Regent Theatre

Filmed 16 June 1995


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:1:10
Date:            1995
Type:            Moving image

Regent Theatre - Stills

Created 20 June 1995


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:1:11
Date:            1995
Type:            Moving image

Regent Theatre Restoration

Regent Theatre Committee promotional video.

Master tape.


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:1:9
Date:            1995
Type:            Moving image

Recycling Centre and Landfill

Filmed 12 October 1995

Length: 6 hours, 15 minutes, 34 seconds


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:2:10
Date:            1995
Type:            Moving image

Promotional video of Palmerston North

For La Mirage Motor Lodge, Linton Street. Filmed by Ken Lush. Includes advertisement for the La Mirage motor lodge, with Richard Hadlee.

Length: 18 minutes. Colour. Sound


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:6:6
Date:            circa 1995
Type:            File

PNCC Management Meeting

25 July 1995 meeting discussing a number of issues

Length: 36 minutes. Colour


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:6:3
Date:            1995
Type:            Moving image

Palmerston North: New Zealand's Distribution Centre.

Promotional  video of Palmerston North with general views of the city and its facilities. Includes segments on businesses: Hardie Iplex; Jarrett Sandes & Co. Ltd; NZ Couriers; Manawatu Knit...
Identifier:      PNCC 00030:6:1
Date:            circa 1995
Type:            Moving image

Palmerston North From the Air

Filmed by Ken Lush. Length: 7 minutes, 40 seconds.

Video and DVD copy held (copied Feb. 2011).


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:1:4
Date:            circa 1993
Type:            Moving image

Palmerston North City Library Opening

Filmed 25 May 1996

2 Master tapes


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:3:1, 2
Date:            1996
Type:            Moving image

Palmerston North City Library

Tape 5: Filmed 13 June 1995. Length: 20 minutes, 53 seconds

Tape 6: Filmed 15 July 1995. Length: 2 hours, 31 minutes, 46 seconds


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:2:5, 6
Date:            1995
Type:            Moving image

Monrad in the Manawatu

The life of Bishop Monrad and family, early settlers. Produced by the Palmerston North College of Education. Director: Murray Warn. Producers: Margaret Tate; Jim Lundy.

Length: 14 minute...
Identifier:      PNCC 00030:5:2
Date:            1990
Type:            Moving image

Meet the Palmerston North City Council

Filmed  by TVPC, Massey University, for Hilary Hudson, PNCC Communications Advisor

Length: 6 minutes 15 seconds


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:2:1, 2

Type:            Moving image

Manukau: Face of the Future

Resource used for "Lock Up/City Identity.

See Records file 3445-1.

 


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:4:5
Date:            2001
Type:            Moving image

Manawatu Home Movies

 Various scenes, occasions and places in Palmerston North and Manawatu. Includes: Tangimoana, Foxton and other beaches, and activities; Palmerston North parades - various; Terrace End Schoo...
Identifier:      PNCC 00030:6:7
Date:            circa 1945 to circa 1960
Type:            Moving image

Madge - Visit of "Madge Alsop" to Palmerston North

Madge Alsop was the stage name of the British actress portraying the bridesmaid of 'Dame Edna Everedge', alias Barry Humphries, comedian.

2 tapes held


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:1:5, 6
Date:            1994
Type:            Moving image

Death of a Forest

Produced by TVPC, Massey University.

Six tapes: Master; Pictures and sound mix; Voice over; copy (7 minutes); 60 minute repeat copy (replays itself) x 2.


Identifier:      PNCC 00030:5:6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Date:            1993
Type:            Moving image
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