Information to get you started using our archives. This includes suggestions on how to do research here, details about our archival systems and an explanation of what we can do to help you.
There are multiple ways in which you can order and access records held at Archives New Zealand.
The reading room at Auckland regional office, at 95 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, is open from 9.30 - 5.00, Monday to Friday. Some of the popular record sources held are described in our fact sheets: