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The Ian Matheson City Archives holds the archival records of the Palmerston North City Council (and bodies that it superseded like the Kairanga County Council and selected records of the Oroua County Council).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 18 results

Correspondence, working notes and diagrams.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:2
Date:            1991 to 1993
Type:            File

Parking and Traffic Management resolutions and policy. From a Traffic Management working file, possibly compiled by Denis Wilson.

C.1968-1985.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:15
Date:            1968 to 1985
Type:            File

Includes correspondence, working notes and photocopies of legal documents.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:1
Date:            1990 to 1991
Type:            File

Includes correspondence, plans and copies of legal documents. Most material relates to Linton township.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:3
Date:            1991 to 1992
Type:            File

Report produced by Traffic Design Group Ltd for the Palmerston North City Council. 27 pages. May 1992.

Contents:


  1. Location in the Road Network.

  2. Traffic Volumes.

  3. ...
    Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:8
    Date:            1992 to 1992
    Type:            Published material

Copies of "No Stopping" resolutions and descriptions of traffic policy. From a Traffic Management working file, possibly compiled by Denis Wilson.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:10
Date:            1966 to 1979
Type:            File

Working notes and copies of resolutions relating to "No Stopping" restrictions. From a Traffic Management working file, possibly compiled by Denis Wilson.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8
Date:            1980 to 1984
Type:            File

Copies of "No Stopping" and Parking-related resolutions. From a Traffic Management working file, possibly compiled by Denis Wilson.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:11
Date:            1980 to 1989
Type:            File

Copies of "No Stopping" and Parking-related resolutions. From a Traffic Management working file, possibly compiled by Denis Wilson.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:12
Date:            1968 to 1983
Type:            File

Copies of "Keep Clear Zone" resolutions and descriptions of policy. From a Traffic Management working file, possibly compiled by Denis Wilson.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:14
Date:            1972 to 1985
Type:            File

Copies of "Limited Parking" resolutions and descriptions of traffic policy. From a Traffic Management working file, possibly compiled by Denis Wilson.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:13
Date:            1966 to 1985
Type:            File

Ministry of Works and Development. Prepared in the office of the Chief Designing Engineer - Civil. Civil Division Publication CDP 901, January 1978.

"This folder contains standard plans wh...
Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:Vol.1
Date:            1978
Type:            Published material

A handwritten listing of Traffic Section Plans, from T-100 to T-516. Information recorded includes: plan number; data (purpose of plan); location; number of sheets; initials of staff member; dat...
Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:17
Date:            circa 1961 to 1990
Type:            Bound volume

Report prepared by: Mr D. Wilson, City Engineers Department, Palmerston North City Council; and Tim Dempsey, Installation Supervisor, Traffic Systems Division, Harding Electronic Systems Limited...
Identifier:      4/17/8:0:7
Date:            1991 to 1991
Type:            File

Contents:

Section A: Bitumen Burns; Injury and Accident R.T. Procedure; Location of First Aid and Fire Extinguishers; Emulsion and Bitumen General Safety; Storage and Blending Areas Safe...
Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:16

Type:            Bound volume

Material concerning the proposed closure of South Range Road. Includes correspondence, plans and survey responses.


Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:4
Date:            1990 to 1992
Type:            File

Correspondence and Reports concerning Roading. Topics include: Regional Roads; Legal and Non-legal Roads; Centennial Drive; Currins Road; Eyre Road, Linton; Legislation, Stopping and Exchange of...
Identifier:      4/17/8:0:6
Date:            1990 to 1992
Type:            File

Topics and material include: Correspondence; Plans; Copies of Legislation and Gazette Notices; Road Stopping and Taking; Land to be taken (Summerhill Drive); Scotts Road - properties and valuati...
Identifier:      PNCC 4/17/8:0:5
Date:            1988 to 1991
Type:            File

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