Wellington Board of Works

Descriptive Data

TypeAgencyDate Range1866-1870DescriptionIn 1865 the Wellington Provincial Council passed an Act expanding the powers of the Wellington Town Board, which became a Board of Works in 1866.

The nine commissioners from the previous Town Board were retained, representing three wards, Thorndon, Lambton and Te Aro, but the Board was given increased powers. The commissioners' term of office was also increased to three years.

Series

Wellington Board of Works, Rate Books, Wellington City

WCC, Town Clerk's Department, outwards correspondence letter books

Agency or Organisation

Wellington City Council

Wellington Town Board

Role

Commissioner, Wellington Town Board and Board of Works

Controlled Agency or Organisation

Controlled Agency or OrganisationWellington Board of Works staff

Related Agencies

Predecessor Agency or OrganisationWellington Town BoardSuccessor Agency or OrganisationWellington City Council

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Wellington Board of Works