What We Have

We hold the archives of New Zealand government, including many national treasures. Find out what you can access from us, including information about our newest and most interesting archives.

About Archway

Find out more about Archway. This search tool allows you to access descriptions of our records online, and describes how and why those records were created.

Specialist Library Collections

Our library holds New Zealand’s most comprehensive collection of archives and records management publications. Find out how to access these resources from your local library.

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Over 4,000,000 Records

We hold more than 70 kilometres of archives, including documents, maps, plans, films, artworks and photographs. These were created by the New Zealand government and document nearly 200 years of New Zealand history.