Guide to Archival Repositories in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region 2021 - CENTRAL DISTRICTS BRANCH
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Guide to
Archival Repositories in the
Manawatū-Whanganui Region
2021
CENTRAL DISTRICTS
BRANCHINTRODUCTION
This is an updated version of the Guide to Manawatu Archival Repositories, which was published
more than 10 years ago.
The Archives and Records Association of New Zealand (ARANZ) Central Districts Branch Committee
decided in 2019 to update the guide. Branch Committee members Michael Biggs, Louis Changuion
and Catherine Woeber were tasked with updating and expanding the guide as necessary.
The Central Districts Branch covers a significant part of the North Island, so this guide takes in the
whole Manawatū-Whanganui region. Guides for other regions that come under the Central Districts
Branch will be created in the future.
For stage one all local authorities, museums and certain other institutions in the region were
contacted for inclusion in the guide. Stage two will expand this to secondary schools, marae and
churches. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out the survey and provide us
with their details.
We are happy to receive feedback, corrections and new entries. Please feel free to contact the
Central Districts Branch Committee via evan.greensides@aranz.org.nz.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This Guide is split into two parts. The first is a list of the repositories that are based within the region
and includes a short description of their holdings, the facilities on offer and their contact details.
The second provides an index of the archival collections by District and gives you an idea of who you
should contact when you are looking for a particular type of archive. The index is not exhaustive.
Depending on what is held, you may see a single Archival Repository being mentioned in multiple
categories or Districts.
The aerial photograph on the cover is of Foxton, dated 15/03/1939.
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ABOUT ARANZ
ARANZ is an incorporated society, established in 1976, with the aim of promoting the understanding
and importance of records and archives in New Zealand. ARANZ is administered nationally by a
Council of elected members. Branches are established in Auckland, Canterbury, Central Districts,
Otago/Southland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, and Wellington.
The objectives of the Association are:
• To foster the care, preservation and use of archives and records, both to public and private,
and their effective administration.
• To provide an authoritative voice on matters of concern relating to archives and records.
• To cooperate or affiliate with any other bodies in New Zealand or elsewhere with like
objectives.
• To promote professional competence in the administration and preservation of archives and
records; by providing advice to the appropriate authorities on levels and standards of
professional education and training, and by promoting the training of archivists, records
keepers, curators, librarians and others by the dissemination of specialised knowledge.
• To encourage research on the care, preservation and use of archives and records and to
promote the publication of the results of this research.
• To promote the standing of archives institutions and those working with archives and
records.
• To advise and support the establishment of archives services throughout New Zealand.
• To publish a journal and other publications in furtherance of these objectives.
Membership of the association is open to any individual or institution interested in fostering the
objectives of the Association. As of 2021 subscription rates are:
New Zealand Overseas
Personal NZ$ 60.00 NZ$ 95.00
Personal (Student) NZ$ 40.00 NZ$ 70.00
Institutional / Corporate NZ$ 105.00 NZ$ 145.00
CONTACTING ARANZ
Postal Address: PO Box 11553
Manners Street
Wellington 6142
Website: https://www.aranz.org.nz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARANZ_inc
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/177019399264
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LIST OF REPOSITORIES
List of Repositories in the Region.................................................................................................. 3
Alexander Library ............................................................................................................................... 4
Archives Central ................................................................................................................................. 5
Bulls Museum ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Dannevirke Gallery of History ............................................................................................................ 7
Engineer Corps Memorial Centre....................................................................................................... 8
Feilding and Districts Community Archive ........................................................................................ 9
Ian Matheson City Archives ............................................................................................................. 10
Massey University Archives ............................................................................................................. 11
Massey University Library ................................................................................................................ 12
National Army Museum ................................................................................................................... 13
Norsewood Pioneer Museum .......................................................................................................... 14
Pahiatua and Districts Museum ....................................................................................................... 15
Sarjeant Gallery ................................................................................................................................ 16
Taihape Museum .............................................................................................................................. 17
Tararua District Council Library ....................................................................................................... 18
Te Manawa ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Whanganui District Council.............................................................................................................. 20
Whanganui Regional Museum ......................................................................................................... 21
Woodville Pioneer Museum ............................................................................................................ 22
Index of Archival Collections by District ...................................................................................... 23
Horowhenua District ........................................................................................................................ 24
Manawatu District............................................................................................................................ 25
Palmerston North City...................................................................................................................... 26
Rangitikei District ............................................................................................................................. 27
Ruapehu District ............................................................................................................................... 28
Tararua District ................................................................................................................................. 29
Whanganui District........................................................................................................................... 30
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List of Repositories in the Region
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Alexander Library
Archival Collection
Type of institution Research Library
A collection of published books and pamphlets about New Zealand
history with a focus on published works that document the history of
Description of archival the wider Whanganui region, Whanganui people, business,
collections/holdings organisations and events. The library also has a small collection of
archives of local significance including photographs, newspapers and a
biographical index of Whanganui people.
Books, documents, photographs, DVDs, video cassette, audio cassette,
Format
microfiche, microfilm, digital archives.
Volume of collection Not supplied.
Facilities
Physical address 1 Pukenamu Drive, Queens Park, Whanganui
Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.30 am-5.00 pm, closed public holidays
Appointment required? No
Parking Parking is free but on a first come first served basis
No reading room. Free wi-fi and internet access, free access to
Facilities available
Ancestry.com and Findmypast
No charge for using the archives. Charges apply for photocopying and
Charges
research by staff. No charges for scanning
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
No food or drink allowed in the library. Coffee available at the Davis
Cafe/Food facilities
Library adjacent or at the local cafes a short walk away
Contact Information
Contact Person Heritage Librarian
Postal address Whanganui District Library, Pukenamu Drive, Whanganui, 4501
Telephone (06) 349 1000
Email Heritage@whanganuilibrary.com
Website www.whanganuilibrary.com
Social media Facebook - Alexander Library-Te Rerenga mai o Te Kāuru
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Archives Central
Archival Collection
Type of institution Local Authority Archive
Physical archival material from 7 regional and district councils; Digital-
only material from 2 councils. Archives Central member councils
Description of archival include Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Horizons Regional Council,
collections/holdings Horowhenua District Council, Manawatu District Council, Palmerston
North City Council, Rangitikei District Council, Ruapehu District Council,
Tararua District Council, Whanganui District Council
Paper records, digital records, books, photographs, maps and plans,
Format
slides, etc.
Volume of collection 3750 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address 40 Bowen Street, Feilding (Archives Central)
Opening hours Tuesday to Friday 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Appointment required? No
Parking Free parking outside the front of the building
Facilities available Reading room with guest wi-fi access and PC available
No charge for using the archives. Charges apply for photocopying,
Charges
scanning and research by staff.
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Feilding CBD – 2-minute walk
Contact Information
Contact Person Evan Greensides – Senior Archivist
Postal address 40 Bowen Street, Feilding 4702
Telephone (06) 952 2819
Email enquiries@archivescentral.org.nz
Website www.archivescentral.org.nz
Social media https://www.facebook.com/ArchivesCentralMWLASSNZ
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Bulls Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Churches, clubs, schools, families and photographs. Cemetery records,
Description of archival
records of clubs and local institutions, maps and plans, Flock House
collections/holdings
records and local history reference books
Format Paper records, some digital and photographs
Volume of collection File boxes
Facilities
Physical address 81 High Street, Bulls
Opening hours Monday to Sunday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Appointment required? No
Parking Free parking
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available
$20 per hour for using the archives
Charges A4 30c, A3 50c, colour A4 $1.50, A3 $2.5
$20 per hour for research carried out by staff or by arrangement
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person Archivist: Anne Simms
Postal address 81 High Street, Bulls 4818
Telephone (06) 322 0155
Email Bulls.museum@gmail.com
Website www.bullsmuseum.co.nz
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Dannevirke Gallery of History
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Local family histories, business histories, historical artefacts including
Description of archival
tools, natural history articles, clothing, office equipment, household
collections/holdings
goods and appliances, farming equipment, tools etc
Format Mostly physical, some digital, books photographs
Volume of collection A building full!
Facilities
Physical address 14 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm or on request
Appointment required? Appointment preferred
Parking 1 or 2 parking spaces available, plus street parking
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available
Entry fee and there are charges for photocopying and scanning.
Charges
Donation requested for research carried out.
Wheelchair friendly? Yes, to most areas
Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person Nancy Wadsworth, President
Postal address c/- Dannevirke Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street, Dannevirke 4930
Telephone (06) 374 6300
Email dannevirkegalleryofhistory@xtra.co.nz
Social media https://www.facebook.com/DannevirkeMuseum/
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Engineer Corps Memorial Centre
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum and Library
Description of archival
Military engineering and military history/heritage collection
collections/holdings
Format Paper records, some digital, books, maps, photographic material, etc
Volume of collection Multiple (still cataloguing – 200+ file box equivalent)
Facilities
Physical address Corner Powells Avenue and Puttick Road, Linton Military Camp
Opening hours Most Thursdays 8.30 am to 4.30 pm or by separate arrangement
Appointment required? Visit on request, to arrange access to Camp, security clearances, etc
Parking Available nearby
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi and internet access on request
Charges for access, photocopying, scanning and research by staff,
Charges
contact Centre for details
Wheelchair friendly? No
Cafe/Food facilities No, but cafe within Linton Camp
Contact Information
Contact Person Joe Hollander (RNZE CT Chair/ECMC Staff Coordinator)
c/- ECMC, DSS Registry, Linton Military Camp, Private Bag, Palmerston
Postal address
North 4820
Telephone (06) 351 9367 or (06) 357 5497 or (021) 837 524
Email ecmc@inspire.net.nz or rojo.hollander1@gmail.com
Website www.nzsappers.org.nz
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Feilding and Districts Community
Archive
Archival Collection
Type of institution Community Archive
Collection of records of people, businesses, clubs and organisations
that are in Feilding township and within the wider Manawatu area.
Includes the London Family Collection; Eade Funeral notices 1882-
Description of archival
1976; Mason Family diaries; local school registers; OPA of Feilding
collections/holdings
Agricultural High School; Feilding Star newspapers 1882- 1934; Feilding
Herald newspapers 1959- 2020; Paul Legg photographic collections;
Charles Mountfort diaries etc
Paper records, digital records, books, photographs, framed images,
Format
DVDs, maps, related textiles and objects
Volume of collection 450 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address 121 South Street, Feilding (Coach House Museum)
Opening hours Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Appointment required? Appointment preferred
Parking Museum carpark - free parking
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi and internet access
Charges for access, photocopying, scanning and research by staff,
Charges
contact Archive for details
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact Person Marilyn Wightman
Postal address PO Box 42, Feilding 4740
Telephone Museum (06) 323 6401 or Archivist (06) 323 4233
Email archives@feildingarchive.nz
Website www.feildingarchive.nz
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Ian Matheson City Archives
Archival Collection
Type of institution Local Authority and Community Archive
PNCC archives - includes superseded body, Kairanga County Council.
Community Archives of Palmerston North and Manawatū - businesses,
Description of archival
organisations and individuals. Extensive research files on local topics
collections/holdings
are also held. Online archives in a range of formats held on
https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/
Format Contains a wide range of formats
Volume of collection Not provided
Facilities
Physical address 4 The Square, Palmerston North
Opening hours Library opening hours (refer to website)
No appointment is required, but it is recommended that the archives
Appointment required?
are booked before your visit
Parking Public parking available
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available
No charge for using the archives or scanning. Charges apply for
Charges
photocopying, contact archive for details
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Cafes directly outside library on George Street
Contact Information
Contact person Heritage Team
Postal address PO Box 1948, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4440
Telephone (06) 351 4100
Email Heritage@pncc.govt.nz
https://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/ (includes links to database inventories
Website
for archives) and https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/
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Massey University Archives
Archival Collection
Type of institution University Archives
Holdings consist of two main collections:
• The Massey University collection, which includes the official
archives of the University but also other material around its
history, its people and their research and teaching activities,
and life at the University.
• The New Zealand Institutions collection is a collecting archive
Description of archival
for material from New Zealand individuals, businesses and
collections/holdings
community, cultural and professional organisations that have
links with the subject areas researched and taught at Massey
University. This collection includes an extensive collection of
business records of dairy companies from across New Zealand
and often includes photographs and other records of their local
communities.
Format Contains a wide variety of formats
Volume of collection 2,100 linear metres
Facilities
Practical Teaching Complex, Albany Drive, Massey University,
Physical address
Palmerston North
Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Appointment required? No
Parking Paid visitors parking available on campus
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available
No charge for using the archives or scanning by visitors. Charges for
Charges
photocopying, scanning and research carried out by staff
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Cafes on campus
Contact Information
Contact person University Archivist
Postal address Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442
Telephone (06) 951 6800
Email libarch@massey.ac.nz
Website http://archives.massey.ac.nz; https://tamiro.massey.ac.nz/
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Massey University Library
Archival Collection
Type of institution Library Special Collection
The Bagnall Collection: New Zealand research material and ephemera.
Rare non-NZ books. Lauris Edmond’s personal library. Geoffrey Peren’s
Description of archival personal library. Opfermann Collection: A collection of social and
collections/holdings cultural material and ephemera from Germany, in German, primarily
covering the two world wars and the years in between. Bill Blackwood
Collection. Professor Glyn Harper’s research material
Format Paper records, books, photographs, postcards.
Volume of collection Approximately 450 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address Library Building, Library Road, Massey University, Palmerston North
Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 11.30 pm; Friday 7.30 am – 9.00 pm;
Opening hours
Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am – 9.00 pm
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Paid parking at the rear of the library building and around campus
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available
5c for A4 black and white, 40c for A4 colour, no charge for access to
Charges
the material.
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Cafe in the library and on campus
Contact Information
Contact person Special Collections Librarian
Postal address Private Bag 11054, Palmerston North 4442
Telephone DDI (06) 951 9115
Email p.m.knuckey@massey.ac.nz
Website http://library.massey.ac.nz
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National Army Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Service personnel personal war diaries, letters, recollections, person
Description of archival
papers, photographs and photo albums. Oral history recordings, maps,
collections/holdings
plans, military training manuals and artworks.
Mainly paper records. 14,000 digital images available online. 15,000
Format
digital images on our in-house database. Oral histories (80% digitised)
Volume of collection 2,700 linear meters
Facilities
Physical address Corner State Highway One and Hassett Drive, Waiouru
Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.30 am - 4.00 pm
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Free parking
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available
Charges for photocopying, scanning and research carried out by staff.
Charges
No charge for using the archives or scanning by visitors
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Yes
Contact Information
Contact person Dolores Ho (Archivist)
Postal address PO Box 45, Waiouru 4861
Telephone (06) 3876911
Email Dolores.ho@nzdf.mil.nz
Website www.armymuseum.co.nz
Social media https://www.facebook.com/NationalArmyMuseumNZ/
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Norsewood Pioneer Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Anything relating to the early pioneers settling in Norsewood. We have
Description of archival
a cottage set up as an early settler’s home as well as collections of
collections/holdings
many artefacts from this period.
Paper records, photos and books. We are currently in the process of
Format scanning all our old papers/records, so they are more accessible to
people
Volume of collection Not provided.
Facilities
Physical address Coronation Street, Norsewood
The cottage and surrounding displays are open 7 days a week from
8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Our records are available from the Information
Opening hours
Centre which is staffed by volunteers – usually from 11.00 am to 3.00
pm depending on time of year and demand
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Free parking on street
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available
Donation for access, charges for photocopying and donations for
Charges
scanning or research
Wheelchair friendly? No
Cafe/Food facilities Cafe next door
Contact Information
Contact person The Secretary
Postal address PO Box 52, Norsewood 4943
Telephone N/A
Email norsewoodmuseum@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Norsewood-Pioneer-Museum-
Social media
112917970405094/
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Pahiatua and Districts Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Donated and loaned items from the districts early days to display in
four pioneer themed rooms and 2 outside sheds. Also a room featuring
Description of archival the history of the Pahiatua Camp from the time it was used as an
collections/holdings enemy aliens camp and Polish Childrens’ camp, to the era of the
displaced peoples camp. There is a container holding archives and
school records of schools now closed
Format Paper records, books, photographs, digital records on ehive
Volume of collection Shipping Container
Facilities
Physical address 33 Sedcole Street, Pahiatua
Opening hours Sunday 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm or by arrangement
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Free parking on street
Facilities available Kitchen table for viewing archives
Charges No charges for accessing the archives
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Not onsite
Contact Information
Contact person The President
Postal address Main Road North, RD2, Pahiatua
Telephone (06) 376 7445 or 027 576 7445
Email pahiatuamuseum@gmail.com
Social media Facebook
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Sarjeant Gallery
Archival Collection
Type of institution Art Gallery
Our archives are mostly items relating to artists in our collections, such
Description of archival as letters, postcards and photographs, research material, and
collections/holdings ephemera. Institutional archives include exhibition records and files
relating to the construction of the heritage Gallery building.
Format Paper, digital records, books, photographs, postcards, videos
The Gallery archive is close to 100 file boxes (which house 4-5 foolscap
Volume of collection
file boxes each). The artist archive is approximately 10-20 file boxes.
Facilities
Physical address 38 Taupo Quay, Whanganui
By appointment only. Access is extremely limited/unavailable while we
Opening hours are in a temporary site while our heritage building is being earthquake
strengthened and redeveloped, expected to be completed Jun/Jul 2023
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Free parking available across the road beside Whanganui i-SITE
Facilities available Reading room not presently available
Charges Not at this stage
Wheelchair friendly? Limited access
Cafe/Food facilities Not until 2023
Contact Information
Contact person Curator of Collections, Jennifer Taylor Moore
Postal address PO Box 998, Whanganui 4540
Telephone (06) 349 3269
Email info@sarjeant.org.nz
Website www.sarjeant.org.nz
Facebook: Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui,
Social media
@SarjeantGallery, Instagram: Sarjeant Gallery, Twitter: Sarjeant Gallery
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Taihape Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Photos, school records, biographies of people & organisations, maps,
Description of archival obits, artefacts all in one of Taihape’s original churches. Rose Cottage
collections/holdings (restored workman’s cottage) machinery and equipment are also on
site.
Format Paper, digital records, Photographs, Books, DVDs
Volume of collection 10 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address 14 Huia Street, Taihape
Opening hours Sunday 11.00 am to 2.00 pm or on request
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Street parking
Access to archives is part of the main museum building. No wi-fi
Facilities available
available
Donation requested for access. Charges for photocopying, scanning
Charges
and research carried out by staff
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Not on site, but close to several in town
Contact Information
Contact person Taihape Museum
Postal address 14 Huia Street, Taihape 4720
Telephone N/A
Email taihapemuseum@gmail.com
Website https://taihapemuseum.wordpress.com/
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Tararua District Council Library
Archival Collection
Type of institution Library
Original photographs, original newspapers, microfilm of newspapers:
Photos – 6 filing drawers – Newspapers multi-volumes – microfilm
Bush Advocate 1901 / Dannevirke Advocate 1901-1912 / Dannevirke
Description of archival Daily Press 1904-1908 / Dannevirke Evening News 1908 to March 2012
collections/holdings (some months missing) – Bound volumes The Dannevirke Evening
News 1975-2004, 4 volumes per annum (some missing, 2001 May to
Jun, 2003 Jul to Dec, 2004, Oct to Dec) 8 copies of “100 Years of
Newspapers in Dannevirke – 1888 to 1988.
Photographs on cardboard / newspapers in bound large books /
Format
microfilm
Facilities
Physical address 1 Station Street, Dannevirke
Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.30 pm; Sat 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Appointment required? No
Parking Free parking behind chemist or on street
Facilities available Reading room for microfilm, wi-fi available
No charges for using the archives. Photocopying costs 20c per page,
Charges
research carried out by staff is $25 per hour
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person Brenda Graves
Postal address 1 Station Street, Dannevirke 4930
Telephone (06) 374 4255
Email Brenda.Graves@tararuadc.govt.nz
Website https://ent.kotui.org.nz/client/en_AU/tararua
Social media www.facebook.com/TararuaLibrary
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Te Manawa
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Description of archival Personal papers and business archives relating to Palmerston North
collections/holdings and Manawatū
Format Paper records, photographs
Volume of collection 15 linear metres
Facilities
Physical address 326 Main Street, Palmerston North
Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Public pay car park at front of museum building on Main Street
Facilities available Reading room with wi-fi access available
Charges No charges
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person Cindy Lilburn, Collections Manager [Heritage]
Postal address Private Bag 11055, Palmerston North 4442
Telephone (06) 352 8710
Email Cindy.lilburn@temanawa.co.nz
Website www.temanawa.co.nz
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Whanganui District Council
Archival Collection
Type of institution Local Authority Archive
The archival records of the Whanganui District Council (WDC) date
back to 1862 when the Wanganui Town Board was formed. In 1872 the
Wanganui Borough Council was created from the Town Board. In turn,
the Borough became a City Council in 1924. During the local
government reorganisation of the late-1980’s the Wanganui City
Description of archival
Council amalgamated with the Wanganui County Council to form the
collections/holdings
present Whanganui District Council. The WDC archive collection
contains the records of the Council and numerous predecessor
organisations such as County Councils, Road Boards, Town Boards and
Domain Boards that operated within the current Council boundaries
from 1862 – 1989
Paper records, photographs, negatives, slides, books, bound volumes,
Format
maps, plans and drawings etc
Volume of collection 272 sqm
Facilities
Physical address 179 Saint Hill Street, Whanganui
Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, by appointment only
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Street parking
Facilities available Reading room for microfilm, wi-fi available
A4 - 20 cents
A3 - 50 cents
Charges
Scans - $2
Research by staff is free for the first half hour then $60 per hour
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Not on site
Contact Information
Contact person The Archivist
Postal address PO Box 637, Whanganui 4541
Telephone (06) 349 0001
Email archives@whanganui.govt.nz
http://archivescentral.org.nz/en/whanganui_dc
Website
https://www.whanganui.govt.nz
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Whanganui Regional Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Archival records relating to individuals and families, clubs, and
societies, and businesses from the Whanganui town and region.
Includes film or digital images from local newspapers as well as
Description of archival
physical copies of the papers. Extensive photographic collection
collections/holdings
including WHT Partington, and Tesla Studios. Talboys and Walpole &
Patterson architectural firms, collection of building plans and
specifications
Paper records, photographs, maps, plans, slides, books, ephemera,
Format negatives, artworks, prints, paintings, newspapers, journals, oral
histories
Volume of collection 1,000 meters
Facilities
Physical address Watt Street, Whanganui
Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.00 am-1.00 pm, closed public holidays
Appointment required? Not during open hours
Parking Free 2-hour parking beside Museum building
Facilities available Reading room available, no wi-fi or internet
No charges for using the archives. Photocopying costs 30 cents per A4
page, 50 cents per A3 page, scanning charges are $15 for high-
Charges
resolution TIFFs, research carried out by staff is $30 per half hour after
the first half hour
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Cafes within two blocks
Contact Information
Contact person The Archivist
Postal address PO Box 352, Whanganui 4541
Telephone (06) 349 1110
Email info@wrm.org.nz
Website https://wrm.org.nz/
https://www.facebook.com/whanganuiregionalmuseum/
Social Media https://www.instagram.com/whanganuiregionalmuseum/
https://whanganuiregionalmuseum.wordpress.com/
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Woodville Pioneer Museum
Archival Collection
Type of institution Museum
Description of archival Documents and photos relating to early settlers and to defunct
collections/holdings organisations
Format Paper and photographs
Volume of collection 60 file boxes approx
Facilities
Physical address 62 Ormond St, Woodville
Opening hours Third Sunday of Month 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm or by appointment
Appointment required? Yes
Parking Free on roadside
Reading room available. No wifi or internet access. Photocopying and
Facilities available
scanning services not available
No charges for using the archives. There are charges for staff carrying
Charges
out research on your behalf
Wheelchair friendly? Yes
Cafe/Food facilities Not onsite
Contact Information
Contact person Secretary
Postal address 1079 McLean Street, Woodville, 4920
Telephone 0272831463
Email wdvpioneermuseum@gmail.com
Website Woodvillepioneermuseum.org.nz
Social Media Facebook: Woodville Art and History
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Index of Archival Collections by District
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Horowhenua District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives.
Businesses See Massey University Archives.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
Clubs and Societies See Massey University Archives.
Local Authority Archives
Horowhenua District Council See Archives Central.
Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central, Ian Matheson City Archives.
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Manawatu District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives.
Businesses See Feilding and Districts Community Archive.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
See Feilding and Districts Community Archive, Massey University
Clubs and Societies
Archives.
Educational Institution Archives
Schools See Feilding and Districts Community Archive (limited holdings).
Local Authority Archives
Manawatu District Council See Archives Central.
Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central, Ian Matheson City Archives.
See Feilding and Districts Community Archive, Massey University
Personal Papers
Library.
See Feilding and Districts Community Archive, Massey University
Photographs and Newspapers
Library.
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Palmerston North City
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives.
See Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey University Archives and
Businesses
Te Manawa.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
Clubs and Societies See Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey University Archives.
Educational Institution Archives
Massey University See Massey University Archives.
Local Authority Archives
Palmerston North City Council See Ian Matheson City Archives.
Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
See Archives Central, Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey
Aerial Photography
University Archives.
Engineer Corps See Engineer Corps Memorial Centre.
See Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey University Archives,
Personal Papers
Massey University Library and Te Manawa.
Photographs and Newspapers See Ian Matheson City Archives, Massey University Library.
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Rangitikei District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives.
Businesses See Bulls Museum and Massey University Archives.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
Clubs and Societies See Bulls Museum.
Educational Institution Archives
Schools See Bulls Museum and Taihape Museum.
Local Authority Archives
Rangitikei District Council See Archives Central.
Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central.
Churches See Bulls Museum.
See Bulls Museum, Massey University Archives and Taihape
Personal Papers
Museum.
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Ruapehu District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives.
Businesses See Massey University Archives.
Community, Cultural and Professional Archives
Clubs and Societies See Massey University Archives.
Local Authority Archives
Ruapehu District Council See Archives Central.
Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central.
Personal Papers See Massey University Library, National Army Museum.
National Army Museum See National Army Museum.
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Tararua District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives.
See Dannevirke Gallery of History, Massey University Archives,
Businesses
Pahiatua and Districts Museum, Woodville Pioneer Museum.
Educational Institution Archives
Schools See Massey University Archives (limited holdings).
Local Authority Archives
Tararua District Council See Archives Central.
Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central.
See Dannevirke Gallery of History, Massey University Archives,
Personal Papers Norsewood Pioneer Museum, Pahiatua and Districts Museum,
Woodville Pioneer Museum.
See Dannevirke Gallery of History, Pahiatua and Districts
Photographs and Newspapers Museum, Tararua District Council Library, Woodville Pioneer
Museum.
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Whanganui District
Business Archives
Dairy Companies See Massey University Archives.
Businesses See Massey University Archives.
Local Authority Archives
Whanganui District Council See Whanganui District Archives.
Horizons Regional Council See Archives Central.
Other Archives
Aerial Photography See Archives Central, Whanganui District Council Archives.
Personal Papers See Massey University Archives and Sarjeant Gallery.
Photographs and Newspapers See Alexander Heritage Library.
Published Material See Alexander Heritage Library.
Sarjeant Gallery See Sarjeant Galley.
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