Find out about Archives New Zealand’s responsibilities under the Public Records Act, and the services we provide. Information about what we do to assist research, improve public recordkeeping and support community archives.
The Public Records Act allows for the temporary loan of records back to the government department or agency that transferred them to Archives New Zealand.
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.
We are the official guardian of New Zealand’s public archives. We are responsible under the Public Records Act 2005 for ensuring records of long-term value are kept permanently and that people have access to those records.
We provide research and copying services. You can hire us to research a topic in the archives, or purchase copies of archives that you’ve found through your own research.