Archives New Zealand

Archives New Zealand acts as the memory of government. We ensure that there is an authentic and reliable record of government and we preserve and provide access to these archives. Read More…

Exhibitions

Passchendaele Casualty Forms	War Art Online
The Treaty of Waitangi	Declaration of Independence 1835
Women’s Suffrage	Making our Mark: exploring NZ’s national symbols.

New!

• Bring your old school photos, letters and other family treasures to the Conservation Roadshow at Archives New Zealand’s Wellington office, on Saturday 3 May, for free advice on how to care for family and personal records.
• Auckland Provincial Records were welcomed home on Friday 28 March with a homecoming event at Archives New Zealand's Auckland Regional office.
• Archives New Zealand celebrated 50 years since the passing of the Archives Act 1957 and establishing the role of Chief Archivist.