Overview

Archives stores building records from 1892

Wellington City Archives is a primary information resource for the history of Wellington.

Dating back to 1842 when Wellington became the first site of local government in New Zealand, the archives are a rich resource for both the Council and the public.

The archives of Wellington City Council and its predecessors in local government represent the bulk of the holdings.

Archives items include:

• documents, files and correspondence
• photographs of Council and city life
• Council publications
• maps and plans of the city.

Wellington City Archives also collects the records of other organisations that have made a significant contribution to the life and development of Wellington.

For building plans, permits or consent records use the Council's Building Plan Search Service.

Building Plan Search Service

Location & Contact

Related Links

• Building Plan Search Service
• City History
• Discover Wellington - Learn - Research
• Past Mayors of Wellington
• Wellington City Archives Policy

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Archives