Search help for PNCC page

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The Ian Matheson City Archives holds the archival records of the Palmerston North City Council (and bodies that it superseded like the Kairanga County Council and selected records of the Oroua County Council).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. Most of this material is not available digitally, but you can use this service to find and order materials to be viewed in person at our Reading Room in the Palmerston North Central Library or digitised for digital delivery, if possible.

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


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

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 201 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 Filters

The table explains what type of information each filter contains, and gives some tips on using them.

Field Name Meaning Search Tips
Identifier PNCC Series code Use if you want to search within a specific series or set of series. Your search term must start with PNCC. You can browse and search the series descriptions here.
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. This data is incomplete and may limit your search results if used.
Is Associated with Place Primary geographic location a record is relevant to This data is very incomplete and may limit your search results if used. We are working to make this a more complete feature in future.
Finding Aid PNCC Series name Use if you want to limit your results to a specific series or set of series. 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. 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.

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 19 results

To be sold by Public Auction on account of The Trustees in the Estate of Late Henry Hammond, Wednesday 12 May 1920 by Levin and Co Ltd, Feilding and NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Co Ltd, Palmers...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:17
Date:            May 12, 1920
Type:            Map plan

Sale Plan of Hannah's Estate. 4,000 acres. To be offered by Public Auction on Wednesday 11 June 1919 by Messrs Abraham and Williams Ltd. Cliffside Estate, Siberia Estate. Tararua Estate. Fitzher...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:16
Date:            1919
Type:            Map plan

Splendid Building Sites for Sale by Private Treaty. For particulars apply to Monrad Bros or any local Land Agents. Ferguson Street, Cook Street, Hereford Street, Worcester Street. c 1905. <...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:9
Date:            circa 1905
Type:            Map plan

Purchase by New Zealand Government of Te Ahuaturanga or Upper Manawatu Block surveyed by JT Stewart 1859 surveyed by JT Stewart 1859. 15 sheets of photostat coverage of survey office plan number...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:1
Date:            1859
Type:            Map plan

Plan of Suburban Sections one mile from Palmerston Railway Station. For Sale by Auction by Mounsey and Co. on Saturday 5 December 1908. 


Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:11
Date:            1908
Type:            Map plan

Plan of Lands near Palmerston North. Part of the Estate of the Late Donald Manson. For Sale by Public Tender. Rutherfurd and Connell. Friday 23 November 1906. 


Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:10
Date:            1906
Type:            Map plan

3 July 1864. Three sheets of copy of signed deed, along with 1 sheet of portion of the map. Approximate scale of original 1 inch=200 chains (2.5 miles). Approximate scale of photocopy 1 inch=100...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:2
Date:            1864
Type:            Map plan

To be offered for sale by Abraham and Williams Ltd September 18 1920. 7 Excellent Little Farms, Areas from 2 1/2 to 5 acres. Also 48 Acres Suburban Farm. Railway Road, Boundary Road, Setters Lin...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:18
Date:            1920
Type:            Map plan

Property of Sir James Prendergast. Plan shows 1,344 acres closely adjoining the Township of Bunnythorpe and the Palmerston North-Wanganui Railway Line, and within easy distance of the Borou...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:7
Date:            January 30, 1900
Type:            Map plan

Property of of Sir James Prendergast (in Summerhill area). Plan notes: Property comprising 3,743 acres of First Class Land in close proximity to the Borough of Palmerston North. To be sold by Pu...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:6
Date:            January 31, 1900
Type:            Map plan

Plan states: Important Land Sale by Public Auction, 480 acres Glen Oroua, Manawatu. On instruction of F W Koberstein by NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Ltd in conjunction with Dalgety and Co and A...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:12
Date:            June 12, 1909
Type:            Map plan

Plan notes: Town of Palmerston North. Important Sale of Valuable Town Allotments by Mr G M Snelson at Public Auction Thursday December 22 1892. 31 allotments being part of the land known as the ...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:5
Date:            1892
Type:            Map plan

In Massey area. Plan notes: A Great Chance of Securing the Pick of 13 Large Sunny Sections in the New and Fashionable Suburb of Palmerston North. Only 1 1/2 miles from Post Office. Empire H...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:13
Date:            April 7, 1910
Type:            Map plan

Plan states: Building Allotments in the Borough of Palmerston North. To be sold at Auction by Palmerson and Scott. Wednesday 23 November 1881. Sections fronting Broad Street, Grey Street, Rangit...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:3
Date:            November 23, 1881
Type:            Map plan

Plan states: Auction of 63 Magnificent Business and Residential Building Sections. Palmerston North. To be sold by Public Auction by Abraham and Williams Ltd, in conjunction with MacDonald, Wils...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:8
Date:            November 14, 1903
Type:            Map plan

Copy of a map entitled: "Map of the Country Sections in the Districts of Manewatu and Orewenua" (Manawatu & Horowhenua). Signed by Smauel Charles Brees, Principal Surveyor for the New Zealand Co...
Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:19
Date:            1842 to 1842
Type:            Map plan

Important Auction Sale of First Class Sections by E J Leydon and Co. Thursday December 6. c1916.


Identifier:      PNCC 7/6/7:0:15
Date:            circa 1916
Type:            Map plan

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