Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Palmerston North - recorded commentary
The Queen, along with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 7th and 8th of January 1954. The commentary covers the welcome in The Square, ...
Palmerston North House Design Guide
The purpose of this guide, which was created by the Palmerston North City Council in June 1996, was to "outline the principles for the design of housing in resi...
Turitea Water Supply
An illustrated booklet providing a history of the Turitea water supply facility, written and researched by Jonathan Berkahn and Margaret Beames. It covers the ...
Building permit register 1904 - 1921
This is the first register of building permits for the Palmerston North Borough Council that exists. It contains permits that were issued for the dates: 2 May -...
1976 Aerial Map
Key to 1976 aerial map survey of Palmerston North. Areas are laid out in grid format and have corresponding alphabetical and numerical number attached according...
Radio interview - Ian Matheson on 'Radio Stations'
Ian Matheson was the City Archivist for Palmerston North. This interview, with Murray Hulls of Newstalk ZB focuses on an upcoming tour to Foxton, including plac...
Plan of seating at Municipal Opera House
The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 ...
Rate book 1921 - 1922 M - Z
Palmerston North Borough Council rate book, listing rate payers for the years (1 April - 31 March) 1921 - 1922. Gives names, street, owner (if different to rate...
Bridge over Turitea River at 1st crossing
Contract 27. Plans of bridge construction by Mr Stanley Bruce , C.E. Engineer for the Fitzherbert Road Board, c. 1889 - 1901.
Longburn Junction plan
Wellington Manawatu Railway. Enlarged from tracing signed H P Higginson, by Alex Dundas, Auth. Surveyor. Shows the position of buildings, railway lines, road ...
Survey Plans (subdivisions) 1938 - 1951
A volume containing survey plans (subdivisions) numbered in consecutive order. Some came from the City Engineer's Department, prior to the creation of the City ...
Survey Plans (subdivisions) 1902 - 1939
A volume containing survey plans (subdivisions) numbered in consecutive order. Some came from the City Engineer's Department, prior to the creation of the City ...
Rate book 1922 - 1923 A-L
Palmerston North Borough Council rate book, listing rate payers for the years (1 April - 31 March) 1922 - 1923. Gives names, street, owner (if different to rate...
Rate book 1920 - 1921, M-Z
Palmerston North Borough Council rate book, listing rate payers for the years (1 April - 31 March) 1920 - 1921. Gives names, street, owner (if different to rate...
Rate book 1922 - 1923 M-Z
Palmerston North Borough Council rate book, listing rate payers for the years (1 April - 31 March) 1922 - 1923. Gives names, street, owner (if different to rate...
Rate book 1919 - 1920 M-Z
Palmerston North Borough Council rate book, listing rate payers for the years (1 April - 31 March) 1919 - 1920. Gives names, street, owner (if different to rate...
Rate book 1920 - 1921, A-L
Palmerston North Borough Council rate book, listing rate payers for the years (1 April - 31 March) 1920 - 1921. Gives names, street, owner (if different to rate...
Rate book 1921 - 1922 A-L
Palmerston North Borough Council rate book, listing rate payers for the years (1 April - 31 March) 1921 - 1922. Gives names, street, owner (if different to rate...
Health Inspectors' Report on Māori Housing at Kai Iwi Pā
In 1958, the Health Inspector and Trainee Health Inspector of the Kairanga County Council conducted a survey of the housing conditions at the Kai Iwi Pā, a Mara...
Municipal Opera House and Coronation Hall, Register of Bookings
This register for the Palmerston North Municipal Opera House and Coronation Hall records bookings from 1945 until 1950, for performances, meetings and the activ...
Municipal Opera House and Coronation Hall, Register of Bookings
This register for the Palmerston North Municipal Opera House and Coronation Hall records bookings from 1940 until 1945, for performances, meetings and the activ...
Celebration of the millionth issue at the Palmerston North Public Library
A prize was presented to the millionth issue borrower of a library item. The winner is believed to be Mrs Killington.
Municipal Opera House and Coronation Hall, Register of Bookings
This register for the Palmerston North Municipal Opera House and Coronation Hall records bookings from 1935 until 1940, for performances, meetings and the activ...
Mayor Paul Rieger
Mayor Paul Rieger, with unknown person, attending an exhibition to celebrate 112 years of Palmerston North City Council
Ian Malcolm and wife, on his retirement as City Librarian
Ian Malcolm and his wife, cutting the cake at his retirement from the role of City Librarian in Palmerston North.The occasion took place at the former library o...
Ian Malcolm's farewell as City Librarian
Anthony Lewis, incoming City Librarian, presents a gift to Ian Malcolm on his retirement from the Palmerston North Public Library. The occasion took place at th...
Peter Apthorp farewell from Palmerston North City Council
Peter Apthorp (1933 - 2009) speaking at his retirement function, with his wife. Apthorp was the Town Clerk at Palmerston North City Council from 1974 - 1989, af...
Visit of Chinese Ambassador to Palmerston North
On the occasion of the Chinese Ambassador's visit to Palmerston North. Ni Zhengjian was the Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand at the time. It took place at the ...
Visit of Chinese Ambassador to Palmerston North
On the occasion of the Chinese Ambassador's visit to Palmerston North. Ni Zhengjian was the Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand at the time. From left: Councillo...