Council-specific records in our archives
These records represent the corporate memory of our councils and their predecessors, documenting their functions and activities. They contain historical information about the region and its people - and are an invaluable research resource.
Our archives also contain council staff records.
All of these records are available for research by the public.
We are currently adding records to our archival collections from the remaining former authorities and predecessors. Visit an archives office to access our records and collections.
Council staff records
Staff appointments and salary records can contain information about former council staff members, such as:
- name
- date of birth
- marital status
- superannuation
- date of appointment
- department
- position held
- salary
- education and qualifications.
Not all staff records are retained and privacy legislation applies to access to these records.
In some cases archives also hold photographs of staff.
Local councils archives
Auckland Regional Council
Formed in 1989, the Auckland Regional Council took over the functions and responsibilities of the Auckland Regional Authority (ARA), which was established in 1963.
The ARA took over the function of some agencies, such as regional planning and public transport. These agencies transferred their records to the ARA.
View the archive records lists for the following agencies:
