TypeAgencyDate Range1973-1985DescriptionIn April 1973, the functions of the Town Clerk's Department and the City Treasurer's Department were combined to form the Department of Administration and Finance. The Town Clerk was the head of department, and his Deputy was designated Deputy Town Clerk (Finance). A unit, variously titled the Treasurer's Branch or the Treasury, operated under the Deputy Town Clerk (Finance). Later a Deputy Town Clerk (Administration) was added. Specific responsibilities under the Town Clerk and administration sections included abattoirs, the airport, records, housing and property, public relations, management services, civil defence, cemeteries, the Town Hall, the Zoo, legal services (and City Solicitor), parking, and City Valuer. The Treasurer's Branch managed the Treasury and Purchasing. The Staff Committee approved the split of the department back into two separate departments on 5 August 1985, but they were not operating fully until early 1986. At this time the heads of department were designated Deputy Town Clerk, Finance and Deputy Town Clerk, Administration. The Deputy Town Clerk (Finance) was renamed City Treasurer in 1987.
Controlling Agency or Organisation
Controlling Agency or OrganisationWellington City CouncilControlling Agency or Organisation Date Range1870-
Department of Administration and Finance. Archives Online, accessed 02/04/2026, https://archivesonline.wcc.govt.nz/nodes/view/7871
