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The Ian Matheson City Archives holds the archival records of the Palmerston North City Council (and bodies that it superseded like the Kairanga County Council and selected records of the Oroua County Council).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 39 results

Industrial Land Use Study - Draft Report to PNCC

Prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research Inc. (NZIER). 18 pages.
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:2:2
Date:            2001
Type:            Document

Gambling Policy Reivew

Includes: review background paper; internal PNCC email correspondence; email correspondence with other territorial authorities.


Identifier:      PNCC 00092:1:2
Date:            2008 to 2008
Type:            File

Future Urban Growth Fronts: Working Forum Report

The Working Forum for Future Urban Growth Fronts has examined 10 separate areas that include both Staces Rd with and without a bridge and a recreational lake as possible sites for future urban expa...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:2:3
Date:            2001
Type:            Bound volume

Evaluation of Soils for the PNCC Residential Growth Review

Soils and Land Use Capability of the Kelvin Grove, Anders Road and Race Course Growth Options. Prepared by AgResearch for the PNCC. 54 pages & Appendices. "The Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) ...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:4:1
Date:            2010
Type:            Bound volume

Residential Growth Strategy

This document outlines Palmerston North City Council's review of options and subsequent strategy for future housing development. It summarises the results of a comprehensive evaluation of a wide ra...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:4:2
Date:            2010
Type:            Bound volume

Residential Growth Review: Discussion Document

119 pages. "This document underpins the first stage of Palmerston North City Council's review of options for future housing development. It sets out the likely scale of development that will be req...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:3:11
Date:            2009
Type:            Bound volume

Proposal for Industrial Land Use Study

Prepared and submitted by Montgomery Watson New Zealand Ltd.
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:2:1
Date:            2000
Type:            Bound volume

Planning for Rural Residential Development in Palmerston North City

A Review of Relevant Literature and Studies and a Preliminary Assessment of Rural Residential Development, 1999-2009 - Background Technical Report. Prepared by Opus International Consultants Limite...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:4:3
Date:            2011
Type:            Bound volume

Palmerston North Urban Design Guidelines for the Central Business District

Towards a City Vision: Urban Design Guidelines for Property Owners, Developers and Designers in the Central Business District. 168 pages. Development of this document coordinated by the PNCC City ...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:4:7
Date:            1997
Type:            Document

Palmerston North Industrial Land Use Study: Report on Stage 2 Consultation

Prepared by MWH (Montgomery Watson Harza) New Zealand Ltd for the PNCC. Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. General Public and Affected Parties; 3. Contact with Tangata Whenua; 4. Contact with State Agen...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:2:5
Date:            2002
Type:            Bound volume

Palmerston North Industrial Land Use Study

Prepared by Montgomery Watson New Zealand Ltd for the PNCC. 59 pages and appendices. Contents: Executive Summary: 1. Introduction; 2. Existing Provision of Industrial Land; 3. Issues Associated wit...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:2:4
Date:            2001
Type:            Bound volume

Manawatū Urban Growth Strategy Study

Report prepared by the Manawatū Urban Growth Strategies Sub-Committee, outlining "a recommended strategy to guide the development of the region until the year 2000."  147 pages. 


Identifier:      PNCC 00092:1:5
Date:            circa 1976 to circa 1980
Type:            Bound volume

Longburn Industrial Land Use Study

Prepare by MWH (Montgomery Watson Harza) for PNCC. 19 pages.
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:3:6
Date:            2002
Type:            Bound volume

Linton Industrial Land Use Study

Prepare by MWH (Montgomery Watson Harza) for PNCC. 8 pages.
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:3:8
Date:            2002
Type:            Bound volume

Amenity Monitoring Report

Prepared by Graeme McIndoe Arcitect & Urban Designer. 66 pages.

"A study of the suitability and effectiveness of instruments for addressing amenity effects from non-residential development...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:1:4
Date:            2000
Type:            Bound volume

Area Comparison - Industrial Land Use Supply

Prepare by MWH (Montgomery Watson Harza) for PNCC. 20 pages and appendices.
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:3:7
Date:            2002
Type:            Bound volume

ABC Options - Final Report

Report by Morrison Low for PNCC and Manawatū District Council. 204 pages. Contents: 1. Executive Summary; 2. Introduction; 3. Importance of the Manawatū Region and Why Good Local Government Matters...
Identifier:      PNCC 00092:3:12
Date:            2010
Type:            Bound volume
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