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The archives database contains descriptions of over 170,000 records that have been transferred from groups within council and former local authorities within the Auckland isthmus. The earliest records date from 1852. You are able to search the archives database and have the option to view the records by visiting the research room.

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Burgess Rolls for the City of Auckland

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Burgess rolls are the published lists of holders of property within the wards (Grafton, Karangahape, East, North, Ponsonby and South) of Auckland borough council.

The rolls are alphabetical by burgesses' name. The specific details recorded for each are their:

  • christian and surnames
  • occupation
  • description and situation of property
  • number of properties on valuation roll
  • rateable value of each property
  • total rateable value of properties and number of votes

The database is searchable by name, occupation and/or location (of property), i.e. street, and includes rolls for 1872/73 and 1882/83.

This database is a full transcript of the burgess rolls. For more information, please contact us.


City Engineers Department. Register of Employees

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This register records details of employees of the Auckland City Council City Engineers Department for the years 1901-1930. It includes:

  • staff who worked in quarries
  • council workshops and depots
  • domains
  • parks
  • stables
  • baths
  • attendants at public conveniences
  • administrative and technical staff of the department working in the Town Hall
  • road staff
  • and those involved in relief and improvement works and in water supply works in Huia and Titirangi.

This database is only a partial transcript of details, for full details of any particular entry you may visit us to view the register.


City of Auckland Licensing District Register of Applications 1900-1920

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This register contains information on applications for the issue, renewal, transfer and withdrawal of publicans', wholesale, packet (on board ships) and wine licences. The following details are recorded:

  • number of application
  • date application received
  • name of applicant
  • premises
  • situation (street address)
  • nature of application
  • date of hearing
  • how application disposed of.

This database is only a partial transcript of details, for full details of any particular entry you may visit us to view the register.


City Property Book c1880

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This property book includes details of the leasing of council endowment properties located within the central city area. The details noted are:

  • the lot or section number
  • the property's situation (street name)
  • the name of the previous lessee, the name of the present lessee
  • the rental amount
  • the date the lease expires
  • a description of property
  • in some instances notes regarding conditions and transfers

The database is a partial transcript and is searchable by name (of present and previous lessees) and/or location of property, i.e. street or section.

Plans showing the location of the properties are also part of the property book. To view these plans and full details of entries in the book you may visit us.


Eden Terrace Valuation Rolls 1885-1903

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This database provides details of each separate property in the Eden Terrace Road District area for 1885-1903. Details include:

  • the name of the owner/occupier
  • their trade or occupation
  • a description of the property and its rateable value.

This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us.


Karangahape Highway Board Valuation Book

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This database provides details of each separate property in the Karangahape Highway Board area for 1882/83. Details include:

  • the name of the owner/occupier
  • their trade or occupation
  • a description of the property and its rateable value.

This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us.


Lock Hospital Register Book

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This is a database of admission details from 1883-1886 to the Lock Hospital, established under terms of the Contagious Disease Act, 1869.

This database is only a partial transcript of details, for full details of any particular entry you may visit us to view the register.


Mount Albert Highway District Rate Books 1867-1872

Search the Mount Albert Highway District Rate Book

In 1862, central government passed the Highways Act and the Auckland Provincial Council passed legislation to provide for the institution of Highway Boards. The purpose of the Act was to facilitate the making and repairing of highways within the Province of Auckland.

Details include:

  • the names of occupiers and owners
  • a description and situation of property
  • the rateable value
  • date of payment.

The database is searchable by name (occupier and owner), property description and/or the year.

This database is a partial transcript of entries. For full details of any particular entry, you may visit us to view the rate books.


Orakei Road Board Valuation Rolls 1912 and 1920

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The Orakei Road Board formed in 1900 part of the Remuera Road Board area and existed until 1928 when it amalgamated with Auckland City Council. These rolls include:

  • name
  • occupation
  • address
  • capital value
  • unimproved value
  • value of improvements

The database is searchable by name (occupier and owner), occupation (occupier and owner), street (occupier's address, owner's address and property description) and year.

This database is a full transcript of the valuation rolls. For more information, please contact us.


Otahuhu Borough Council Valuation Rolls 1886-1908

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This database provides details of each separate property in the Otahuhu Road District area for 1886 and 1908. Details include:

  • the name of the owner/occupier
  • their trade or occupation
  • a description of the property

This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us.


Ponsonby Highway District Board Valuation List 1882-1883

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This database provides details of each separate property in the Ponsonby Highway District Board area for 1882/83. Details include:

  • the name of the owner/occupier
  • their trade or occupation
  • a description of the property and its rateable value.

This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us.


Publicans' Licences 1900-1962

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This database contains details of publicans' licences for the Ellerslie Hotel for 1900-1960, and the Panmure and Star & Garter Hotels 1902-1938.

This database is a full transcript of the record. For more information, please contact us.


Register of Licences: Drivers, Porters, Carriages, Carters 1895-1899

Search the Register of Licences Drivers Carriages Carters

This register contains details of Drivers, Porters, Carters, Private Carts, Carriages, Tram conductors and Tram drivers. Details in the database include:

  • date
  • name
  • address
  • type of licence
  • descriptions of carriages (bus, brake, hackney, hansom, bow stage, van, and road cars)
  • carriage owners.

The original register also contains details regarding drivers' fines, convictions and sentences, licence cancellations and renewals.

This database is only a partial transcript of details. For full details of any particular entry, you may visit us to view the register.


Waikaraka Cemetery Record Book

Search the Waikaraka Cemetery Record Book

Waikaraka Cemetery is located at 1 Alfred Street in Onehunga. The first burial took place in 1890 and the cemetery continues to operate. This burial register for Waikaraka Cemetery contains information about people buried in the cemetery from 1890-1906. The database includes the following details:

  • date of warrant and warrant number
  • the name of deceased
  • occupation
  • residence
  • date of death
  • where the deceased last came from
  • age
  • native place
  • date of burial

The database is searchable by name, occupation and residence.

The database is a partial transcript. For full details of entries in the record book, you may visit us. These details include cause of death, denomination, years in province, where buried (class, block, section, lot), fees, name of informant, and remarks.


Updated September 2007

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