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The Ian Matheson City Archives holds the archival records of the Palmerston North City Council (and bodies that it superseded like the Kairanga County Council and selected records of the Oroua County Council).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 396 results

Layout Plan and Elevations, 8 The Oaks

Thompson Residence. Lot 19 DP 79353. Drawn by Barrikuda Designs. Dated June 1996.

2 sheets.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:T58/8
Date:            1996 to 1996
Type:            Map plan

Layout Plans and Elevations, House, Richardsons Line

Grammer Residence. Designed by Abode Designers.

Single sheet – double-sided sheet 1 and 2.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:R33
Date:            2002 to 2002
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 49 Dobsons Lane

Hadwin Residence. Lot 19 DP 304815. Designed by Abode Designers. Dated May 2002.

Single sheet.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:D42/49
Date:            2002 to 2002
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 49 Florence Avenue

Brogden Residence. Lot 1 DP 19206. Drawn by Phil Stanfield. Dated March 1998.

Sheets 2 to 5.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:F17/49
Date:            1998 to 1998
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 444A College Street

Finlay Residence. Lot 2 DP 83188. Drawn by Barry and Patel Ltd.

Cover sheet and sheets 1 and 5


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:C71/444A
Date:            1997 to 1997
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 53 Karina Terrace

Burns Residence. Lot 2 DP 88692. Drawn by CADS. Dated November 1999.

Sheets 2, 3, 9 and 10 of 11.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:K12/53
Date:            1999 to 1999
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 48 Ridgeview Road

Wallace/Banks Residence), lot 11 DP 87477. Drawn by Abode Designers. Dated July 1999.

Sheets 1 and 2.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:R65/48
Date:            1999 to 1999
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 41B Lincoln Terrace

Murphy Properties. Lot 3 DP 81797. Drawn by Phil Stanfield. Dated July 1998.

Sheets 2 to 5.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:L23/41B
Date:            1998 to 1998
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 30 Parnell Heights

Lot 30 DP 81769. Drawn by Homebuild. Undated.

Sheets 3, 9 and 10 of 11.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:P58/30
Date:            circa 2000 to circa 2000
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 376B Scotts Road

Lot 2 DP 81602. Designed by Abode Designers. Dated June 2000

Sheets 1 and 2 of 6.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:S15/376B
Date:            2000 to 2000
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 4 Henley Court

Heritage Estate Ltd. Lot 10 DP 77718. Drawn by J A Murdoch. 

Sheets 2 and 3.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:H65/4
Date:            2002 to 2002
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 39 Abby Road

De Ridder Residence. Lot 61 DP 76302. Drawn by Roger Craw. Dated June 1994.

Sheets 2 to 5.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:A1/39
Date:            1994 to 1994
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 41A Batt Street

Allport Residence. Lot 2 DP 80316. Designed by Chapple Architects. Dated 7 March 1995.

2 sheets.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:B8/41A
Date:            1995 to 1995
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 32 Royal Oak Drive

Stevens Residence Lot 31 DP 81947. Drawn by Designworks. Dated September 1998.

Single sheet.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:R52/32
Date:            1998 to 1998
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 4 Cameo Court, Ashhurst

Cook Residence. Lot 29 DP 71074. Drawn by Garlington Homes. Dated August 2000.

Sheets 1 and 2.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:C6/4
Date:            2000 to 2000
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 37 Washington Parade

Quinn Residence. Lot 58 DP 81646. Drawn by Designline Draughting Services. Dated June 1999.

Sheets1 to 3


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:W64/37
Date:            1999 to 1999
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 30B Stanley Avenue

Bary Residence Lot 3 DP 82673. Drawn by Designline Draughting Services. Dated August 1996.

Sheets 1, 2 and 3.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:S53/30B
Date:            1996 to 1996
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 30B Campbell Street

Lot 4 DP 76494. Drawn by Phil Stanfield. Dated July 1993.

2 sheets.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:C8/30B
Date:            1993 to 1993
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 198 Vogel Street

Lots 1 to 4 DP 81971. Drawn by Roger Craw. Dated February 1995.

Sheets 2 and 3.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:V10/198
Date:            1995 to 1995
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 22 Rose Place

McDonald Residence. Lot 24 DP 78418. Designed by Arch Design Ltd.

Cover sheet and sheets 3 and 4 of 8.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:R63/22
Date:            1995 to 1995
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 26 Schnell Road

For upper floor extension. Sutherland Residence. Lot 1 DP 89193. Drawn by Dave Pedersen. Undated.

Single sheet.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:S14/26
Date:            circa 1985 to circa 1985
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 30 Caroline Crescent

Jochem Residence. Lot 22 DP 76413. Drawn by Lochhead Design Ltd. Dated 3 November 1993.

Single sheet.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:C18/30
Date:            1993 to 1993
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 25 Royal Oak Drive

Butler-Lambert Residence. Lot 7 DP 81225. Designed by Phil Stanfield. Dated November 1997.

Sheets 2A and 3A.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:R52/25
Date:            1997 to 1997
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 24 Washington Parade

Axcell Residence. Lot 31 DP 81646. Drawn by PJS Design Services. Dated April 1999.

Sheets 2 to 5 of 11.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:W64/24
Date:            1999 to 1999
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 216-226 Polson Hill Drive

Martis Residence. lot 1 DP 372964. Drawn by Ron Thompson of Abode Designers. Dated October 1999.

Single sheet.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:P49/216-226
Date:            1999 to 1999
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 239 Forest Hill Road

For loft, roof, roof framing, basement and main floor. Harrison House. Lot 1 DP 60615. Designed by Barry, Sue and Associates. Dated March 1989.

2 sheets.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:F22/239
Date:            1989 to 1989
Type:            Map plan

Floor plans and elevations, 21 Rothesay Place

Whittaker Residence. Lot 36 DP 79265. Unsigned. 

Sheets 4 and 7.


Identifier:      PNCC 00045:0:R64/21
Date:            1999 to 1999
Type:            Map plan
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