Founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 1873.
Headquarters in Wellington, 1920s. Auckland building was designed by Wellington based architectural firm Stephenson and Turner and built ca 1970-1972. Located on the corner of Queen and Wyndam streets, Auckland.
Wellington building was on the corner of Customhouse Quay and Willeston Street, demolished in 1980.
Date: [ca 1872-1880s]
By: Perkins, J (Mr), active 1967; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm)
Reference: PAColl-4608
Description: Photographs of Mount Taranaki; Mount Cook; Tasman Glacier near Malte Brun hut site; lower Tasman Glacier with Mounts De La Beche, Minarets, Green and Elie de Beaumont; Tasman Glacier with Mounts Cook, Tasman and Haidinger behind; main divide south of De la Beche with Glacier Dome and the Rudolf Glacier on the lower left; and the junction of Ball and Tasman Glaciers with the Anzacs ridge in the background. Photographs taken by Burton Bros. Photographs of view down Princes Street with the Colonial Mutual building on the left and the Exchange building on the right; Victoria Bridge over the Avon, Christchurch, with the Supreme Court building on the right; the Glacier Hotel at Bealey with a carriage and four pulling up; and Jackson's on the West Coast Road. Photographs taken by Wheeler & Son. Photograph of the flood in Mawhera Quay and Catholic School in Greymouth. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s). 14 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photograph album, photographic prints
Date: [1927-1965]
By: Gilberd, Edward Browse, 1904-1991
Reference: MS-Papers-6020
Description: Comprises Q-A-M-R admission ticket to afternoon tea in the officer's mess; menus for 1st Battalion of the Wellington West Coast Regiment (autographed on verso); letters from Colonial Mutual Life Assurance to Gilberd re his achievements in contests within the company (1927-1929); letter from friend with the St John Ambulance, Yorkshire, re operation and family news (1957); letter from Edmund Lodge, St John Ambulance, Yorkshire, re visiting that division (1946) and from St John Ambulance Overseas re trophy given by Gilberd (1946); two letters to Zea Lough written from Verdun and Egypt (nd); St John clippings and menu (1946, nd); testimonial from H Harle, Steward of Wanganui Collegiate for Gilberd (1927); letter, Royal Life-Saving Society re Wanganui City Council by-laws (1931); letters from Gustav Robus, Brotteorde, Germany and photograph of family (1944, 1965); Dewsbury and district short Thanksgiving Service (1946); letter, Jack Hutchison, thanking Gilberd for helping his daughter (1927); receipt for silver cup (1946) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter
Date: 1961
By: Truebridge, Callender, Beach & Company
Reference: MapColl-832.4794gbbd/1961/Acc.37618
Description: Survey map with cadastral information of Part Section 66, Block 10, Belmont Survey District, showing plan of subdivisions on Lowry Crescent, and part of Horoeka Road, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt. Lots are numbered, surveyed. and show acreage. Names on map include: RC Douttwell, LS Calton, GS Carr, Bennett, ?Banners. Deposited Plan numbers are shown. Written on map before copying: Lot 1-20 sold on Colonial Mutual Scheme, at £750 per section. Wriiten on bottom of map before copying: DP 23880. Includes note by surveyor Kenneth Frank Thorn of Wellington, confirming plan's accuracy. Not signed by Land Transfer Office or District Land Registrar. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 44.8 x 45 cm.
Date: 1977
From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].
By: Rex Roberts Partnership (Firm)
Reference: Plans-2002-058-067A-001/012
Description: Includes floor plans, elevations, sections, details of Big Tex franchise. Quantity: 12 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints on sheets, sizes varying up to 600 x 810 mm.
Date: 1935 - 1940
Reference: PAColl-D-0611-1
Description: View of the Colonial Mutual Life (CML) building on corner of Customhouse Quay and Willeston Street, Wellington, probably taken soon after completion in 1935. Inscriptions: Mount recto - beneath image - Title Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 308 x 242 mm mounted on card. On verso: PAColl-D-0611-2
Date: 14 July 1980
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Giblin, Ross, active 1980s-2000s
Reference: EP/1980/2319-F
Description: Demolition of Colonial Mutual Life building, Customhouse Quay Wellington. Shows bulldozer driven by Ray Hatch excavating building frontage. Photographs taken 14 July 1980 by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm
Date: 2002
From: Switzer, Lee, 1945- :Prints and 35mm negatives of demonstrations and events in Wellington
Reference: PAColl-10724-2
Description: Photographs taken by Lee Switzer circa 1980 and developed in 2002, showing three women jogging in Wellington wearing "Women on the move" t-shirts and being interviewed by television reporters. Includes images of Wellington East Girls College participants and their supporters; closeup images of an identified women. Ten images in the photoset show the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society's building in Wellington ( in various stages of demolition), the building's underlying scaffolding and infrastructure. Title transcribed from item. Arrangement: Delivered in a processing envelope entitled "Women on the move, Bld Demolished WGTN". Quantity: 23 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic prints. Transfers: Negatives are at 35mm-112031 to 35mm-112037.. Processing information: Negatives delivered with the prints have been housed separately for conservation purposes.
Date: [ca 1880s]
By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)
Reference: PA7-39-20
Description: View looking south from the corner of Princes and Water streets, Dunedin. The Post Office (with clock) is on the left and on the opposite side of Princes Street are the Colonial Mutual Life Assuance Society Ltd and Wain's Hotel. The street is crowded with horse-drawn carriages and people. Photograph taken by Burton brothers in 1880s. From `New Zealand through the camera' series of photographs Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - 5151 - Princes Street, Dunedin; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Burton Bros, Dunedin Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14.4 x 20.2 cm on mount 22.8 x 29.2 cm
Date: [1916]
From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers
Reference: 73-128-036
Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to the estate of R A McKenzie, of Waikanae, involving his leasehold property and the concerns of his widow who was left with nine children. Also includes link with the estate of Charles Stuart Ross. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Date: 1980s
From: Cairns, Keith Raymond 1925-1987 : Research papers relating to the Wairarapa, particularly archaeology and Maori history
Reference: 88-070-05/04
Description: Folder one contains offcuts of published articles about the study of various topics in prehistory, archaeology and Maori culture; also contains speech notes, possibly prepared by Cairns, about Maori-European conflicts in the Hutt Valley in the 1840s; also contains miscellaneous newspapers clippings, including some by Terry Cairns (Cairns' brother); and genealogical information about the Cairns family Folder two contains copies of published articles about early pioneer life in New Zealand (especially cooking), notes about photography, and a copy of the Colonial Mutual centenary scrapbook (1884-1984) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Date: 1895
By: F W Niven & Company
Reference: D-002-004
Description: 1895 calendar presented with the compliments of W Rout & Sons, Nelson. Shows views of the town and also detailed views of buildings and street scenes Includes a panel advertising I Johns, pastrycook, confectioner and family bread baker, Nelson Steam Biscuit Factory, Trafalgar Street. Also includes panel advertising Brown and Kerr, practical watchmakers and jewellers, Hardy Street, Nelson. Original oil in Dunedin Public Art Gallery, measures 1740 x 1740 mm Same as C-085-098-a Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph (col.), 621 x 950 mm
Date: 1971-1989
From: Stephenson&Turner NZ Ltd :Photographs relating to New Zealand architectural projects
Reference: PAColl-9842-03
Description: Buildings designed by Stephenson and Turner, and other Wellington buildings. Those designed by Stephenson and Turner include - The Colonial Mutual Life (CML) building, corner of Queen and Wyndam streets, Auckland, built about 1970-1972. Chase NBA House, 163-165 The Terrace, Wellington built 1973-1976. Other buildings include - Exterior and interior views taken April 1989 of the Dalgety building, 93-107 Featherston Street, designed by Thomas Turnbull and built 1889. Exterior views of the Harbour City Centre (ex DIC building) designed by C H Mitchell of Mitchell and Mitchell, and on which construction began in 1928. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 51 b&w original photographic print(s). 25 colour original photographic print(s). Provenance: Donated by Stephenson&Turner NZ Ltd, Wellington, in 2011
Date: 1930 - 1938
By: Hennessy & Hennessy & Company
Reference: Plans-80-1256
Description: An elevation of the proposed building, followed by detailed plans of every floor. Produced during the process of building (corner Customhouse Quay and Willeston Street. Accompanied by a letter detailing the shop space available for rent on the ground floor. Quantity: 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, bound as a book, fawn card covers, 312 x 405 mm
Date: 1980-2020
From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey
By: AMI Insurance; Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society; Genesis Power Ltd; Market Gardeners Ltd (Wellington, N.Z.); Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; NZI Corporation; Pataka Porirua Museum of Arts and Cultures; New Zealand. Pharmaceutical Management Agency; New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Unichem (Firm); University of Waikato; Victoria University of Wellington
Reference: MS-Papers-12758-4
Description: Only some material is dated. Comprises: Flier from Victoria University of Wellington; Flier from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; Fliers from AMI Insurance, Flier from Maher Escorted Tours; Flier from Market Gardeners Limited; Flier from the University of Waikato; Flier from Fiordland Travel; Flier from NZI Life; Flier from Te Hokinga Mai; Flier from Wairarapa International Balloon Fiesta; Flier from Cancer Research Trust New Zealand; Flier from Flotech Coolers Limited; Flier from Gray Line New Zealand; Flier from Calder & Lawson Tours; Annual Report from Colonial; Flier from Pataka; Flier from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Map showing Queenstown; Arrowtown and Wakatipu District; Paper bag from Unichem; Paper bag from Pharmac, Paper bag from Hayes Hardware; Instruction manual for Hamster Baskets. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 21 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: Printed matter.
Date: 1920 - 1969
From: [New Zealand ephemera of quarto size, relating to insurance companies, insurance cover, insuring of property, travel and accident insurance]
Reference: Eph-B-INSURANCE-1920/1969
Description: Includes: 1928: Mutual Life and Citizens' Assurance Company Ltd. Medical certificate [blank form]. 76A 6m. F.7-28 0002 [1928?] 1930s: Wellington Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Association. Head Office Palmerston North; general manager P G Cope. Farmers! What about you! Pamphlet [ca 1930s] 1936: Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd. Bonus certificate to R Menzies (with accompanying envelope). 1936 New Zealand Insurance Company Ltd. Motorist special personal accident policy to Mr R L Weir, Maryborough 1938: Australian Mutual Provident Society. New Zealand Branch. [Advertising letter to Mr N L Shelton (Marton) from G N Deighton. 21 October 1938 1939: Auckland Underwriters Division. Invitation to staff social occasion at Middlemore Golf Links, 29 November 1939[Facsimile document] 1949: Farmers! Workers' Compensation Amendment Act 1947. On 1st April 1949 your employer's liability insurance MUST be with either the Government State Fire Office or YOUR OWN Farmers' Union Mutual Insurance Association. Don't delay! Attend to this now! Flier [1949] 1950: New Zealand Insurance Company Limited :Householder's policy. Private dwelling of residential flats (contents only). [1950] 1959: State Fire & Accident Insurance Office. Fire isn't the only risk ... [1959]. Pamphlet 1961: Mutual Life and Citizens' Assurance Company Ltd. Letters to Mrs H W Hannah re Policy no A80162/R - Harold William Hannah. 22 September and 2 October 1961 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 330 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources including donations from J Neill (1997), State Fire Insurance (2001), Ada Menzies (2012), Edward Mosig (2014), Lindsay Shelton (2014) Processing information: Pamphlet from 'New Zealand Government State Fire Insurance Office', 1913, combined with ATL-Group-00753, November 2022.
Date: 1974-1977
From: [New Zealand ephemera of octavo size, relating to insurance companies, insurance cover, insuring of property, travel and accident insurance]
Reference: Eph-A-INSURANCE-1974/1977
Description: Not fully listed. Includes pamphlets and booklets issued by: AMP Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Commercial Union Assurance Export Guarantee Office Guardian Trust Life Underwriters Association of New Zealand National Provident Fund New Zealand Government Life Insurance Office N.Z.I. Trust NZ Mutual Funds Ltd State Insurance Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.
Date: 1940-1949
From: [New Zealand ephemera of octavo size, relating to insurance companies, insurance cover, insuring of property, travel and accident insurance]
Reference: Eph-A-INSURANCE-1940s
Description: Not fully listed. Includes pamphlets and booklets issued by: A.M.P. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited F.A.M.E. Insurance Company Ltd Mutual Life and Citizens' Assurance Company New Zealand Government Life Insurance Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.
Date: 1930 - 1945
From: [New Zealand ephemera of octavo size, relating to insurance companies, insurance cover, insuring of property, travel and accident insurance]
By: F & O Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-INSURANCE-1949-01
Description: Booklet containing a menu and seating plan listing all the guests at the dinner. The image of the General Manager's Shield appear through a cut-out shape in the front cover. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 180 x 224 mm., bound with a blue cord
Date: 1950-1959
From: [New Zealand ephemera of octavo size, relating to insurance companies, insurance cover, insuring of property, travel and accident insurance]
Reference: Eph-A-INSURANCE-1950s
Description: Not fully listed. Includes pamphlets and booklets issued by: A.M.P. Atlas Assurance Company Limited Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Earthquake and War Damage Commission New Zealand Government Life Insurance Nursing Service of the Underwriting Society. Staff provident fund Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation Limited Prudential Assurance Company Limited Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.
Date: [1933]
From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers
Reference: 73-128-038
Description: File of correspondence relating to death, burial and estate of Ellen Vera Player Quantity: 1 folder(s).