Archives
Ian Matheson City Archives
'If we do not honour our past we lose our future. If we destroy our roots we cannot grow' (Hundertwasser)
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The Ian Matheson City Archives offer an insight into the historical development of Palmerston North, with practical advice on making the most of a visit to us.
If you are interested in finding out about Palmerston North or Palmerstonians, the Ian Matheson City Archives is the gateway to exploring your city and its people.
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We hold records of
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Palmerston North Borough/City Council 1877 - present day
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Kairanga County Council 1872 - 1989
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Oroua County Council, relating to Ashhurst area 1880 - 1989
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Indviduals, organisations and businesses of the local community
We also hold
Inventories of Council archives are currently only available at the City Archives, while an online database of the Community Archives and Research Files is available.
Location
Ground Floor, Central Library
Opening Hours
10am - 5pm weekdays
Contact information
Email Archives
Phone: 06 351 4100
Archives Staff
City Archivist
Lesley Courtney
Assistant Archivist
Barbara Olsen
Photograph Collection Assistant
Robyn Wilson
Local History Assistant
Warrick Taylor
