Search help for PNCC page

The Ian Matheson City Archives holds the archival records of the Palmerston North City Council (and bodies that it superseded like the Kairanga County Council and selected records of the Oroua County Council).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 67 results

71 - 75 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North. Ex Consumer co-operative Society Manawatu Ltd, K H Syme & Co Ltd.

Wine Resellers license.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:3:25
Date:            circa 1980
Type:            File

17A Pascal Street, Palmerston North.

club license 9 May 1984 - 17 October 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:8:121
Date:            1984 to 1988
Type:            File

804 - 830 Tremaine Avenue, Palmerston North. Ex Lion Tavern.

Food and Entertainment license 16 July 1974 - 30 June 1989.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:6:72
Date:            1974 to 1989
Type:            File

Clubrooms, Summerhay Street, Palmerston North.

General Ancillary license 2 September 1980 - 30 June 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:7:100
Date:            1980 to 1988
Type:            File

Ground Floor, Grand Hotel. Corner of The Square and Chruch Street, Palmerston North. Ex Stable and Restaurant.

Food and Entertainment license 8 February 1979 - 30 June 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:4:50
Date:            1979 to 1988
Type:            File

71 - 75 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North. Ex Consumer Co-operative Society Manawatu Ltd, K H Syme & Co Ltd, 84 Taonui Street.

Wholesale license 1 July 1963 - 30 June 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:2:8
Date:            1963 to 1988
Type:            File

36 Rangitkei Street, Palmerston North. Ex Royal Hotel.

Tavern Keepers license 29 July 1963 - 30 June 1989.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:5:58
Date:            1963 to 1989
Type:            File

250 - 256 Featherston Street, Palmerston North.

Tourist Housekeepers license 16 August 1978 - 16 June 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:7:75
Date:            1978 to 1988
Type:            File

123A Botannical Road, Palmerston North.

Wine Resellers license 14 March 1974 - 28 August 1990.

(Unnumbered file - numbered by IMCA.)


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:8:07
Date:            1974 to 1990
Type:            File

275 Main Street, Palmerston North, Ex Railway Hotel, Railway Tavern, Taverners Arms.

Wholesale license 16 April 1969 - 30 June 1989.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:5:55
Date:            1969 to 1989
Type:            File

Corner of Featherston Street and Botanical Road, Palmerston North.

General Ancillary license 1 June 1979 - 30 June 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:7:88
Date:            1979 to 1988
Type:            File

214 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North. Ex Goldingham & Beckett, Wrightson NMA Ltd, 29 King Street.

Wine Retailers license 1 July 1963 - 30 June 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:2:15
Date:            1963 to 1987
Type:            File

Te Awe Awe and Albert Streets, Palmerston North. Ex M H Bliss, Montana Wines Ltd, M H Bliss, M H & J Bliss Ltd, Riverside Winde Co (Manawatu) Ltd, 61 Jickell Street.

Wine Retailers licen...
Identifier:      PNCC 00024:2:12
Date:            1963 to 1987
Type:            File

214 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North. Tasman wines and spirits from 30 November 1964. Ex Goldingham and Beckett Ltd, Wrightson NMA Ltd, Wrightsons Wines and Spirits Ltd, 29 King Street.

Identifier:      PNCC 00024:1:5
Date:            1963 to 1989
Type:            File

789 Main Street, Palmerston North. 

Food and Entertainment 29 July 1963 - 30 September 1989.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:4:53
Date:            1963 to 1989
Type:            File

PO Box 21, Auckland. Ex Family Tavern.

Tavern Keepers license 1 August 1963 - 30 September 1989.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:2:23
Date:            1963 to 1989
Type:            File

Corner of Featherston and Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North

Food and Entertainment license. 26 June 1989 - 30 June 1990.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:3:28
Date:            1989 to 1990
Type:            File

Brightwater Terrace, Palmerston North.

General Ancillary licesnse 9 March 1979 - 30 June 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:7:77
Date:            1979 to 1988
Type:            File

110 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North. Ex Imperial Hotel, D.B. Fitzherbert Motor Inn.

Hotel Keepers license 29 July 1963 - 30 June 1989.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:6:68
Date:            1963 to 1989
Type:            File

70 George Street, Palmerston North.

Food and Entertainment license 3 May 1989 - 3 June 1990.

(Unnumbered file - numbered by IMCA.)


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:8:04
Date:            1989 to 1990
Type:            File

Awapuni Racecourse, Palmertson North.

Food and Entertainment license 4 September 1985 - 22 June 1989.

(Unnumbered file - numbered by IMCA.)


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:8:06
Date:            1985 to 1989
Type:            File

Corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North.

Food and entertainment license 26 June 1989 - 30 June 1990.

(Unnumbered file - numbered by IMCA.)


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:8:05
Date:            1989 to 1990
Type:            File

Keiller Hall, The Showgrounds, Cuba Street, Palmerston North.

Club license 8 March 1989.

(Unnumbered file - numbered by IMCA.)


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:8:03
Date:            1989
Type:            File

81 York Street, Ashhurst. 

Hotel Keepers license 1 August 1963 - 18 october 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:4:42
Date:            1963 to 1988
Type:            File

249 Main Street, Palmerston North. 

hotel Keepers license 29 July 1963 - 22 June 1989.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:4:44
Date:            1963 to 1989
Type:            File

North Street, Palmerston North.

General Ancillary license 30 May 1979 - 30 June 1988.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:7:85
Date:            1979 to 1988
Type:            File

357 - 359 Main Street, Palmerston North.

Restaurant license 17 February 1981 - 26 September 1989.


Identifier:      PNCC 00024:8:103
Date:            1981 to 1989
Type:            File

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