Artefacts created, collected, gifted and/or used by Christchurch City Council and preamalgamated authorities during the course of their work in both an operational and ceremonial capacity. Also includes artefacts that have been aquired as they relate to specific notable events in the history of the City which Christchurch City Council was involved with such as the 1974 Xth Commonwealth Games.

Records of pre amalgamation power boards including Riccarton Borough Council electricity statistics returns (1980-1987); Port Hills Energy Authority electricity records including minutes and statistic returns (1986-1989) and Banks Peninsula Electric Power Board records including minutes, financial records, newspaper cuttings, correspondence and reports (1920-1964).

Riccarton Borough Council photographs including those of senior executive staff, events held by the Council, aerial photographs of the Riccarton area and several certificates including a Civic Trust Award.

Records of Riccarton Borough Council including minute books, valuation rolls, valuation department nominal indexes, rate books, newspaper clippings and licences for public buildings. Includes District Plans (1964-1975).

Files relating to the operational activities of Riccarton Borough Council. Includes files relating to employees, health, water quality and drainage including fluoridation, electricity, roading and traffic, town planning, housing, public buildings and elections.

Includes four cartons of Christchurch City Council Technical Services Department records relating to water mains, pumping of water, yards and roads.