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About us

We are Aotearoa New Zealand's national archive. Find out about contacting us, visiting us and using our services. You’ll also learn about what we have, who we are and what we do.

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Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand is New Zealand's national archive. Through our 4 reading rooms across the country and Collections search, we help you navigate more than 7 million records.

Our work ensures effective, trusted and transparent government information. We preserve and protect records dating from the early 19th century to today — including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the National Collection of War Art and the Women’s Suffrage Petition. We connect you to your rights and our nation’s shared history, so you can access this taonga now and into the future.

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Contact us

How to get in touch with us for research, information management or preservation advice. You'll also find contact details for each of our 4 reading rooms.

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Visit a reading room

Opening hours, phone numbers and addresses for our reading rooms in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. 

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What we have

Ākona he aha ngā momo mauhanga tūmatanui hei tirotiro māu, hei whai wāhi hoki māu i Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga.

Learn what types of public record you can find and access at Archives New Zealand.

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Who we are

Find out about the people and groups who lead and advise us – including the Poumanaaki Chief Archivist, Minister responsible, Te Rua Wānanga Archives Council and Te Pae Whakawairua, our Māori advisory committee.

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Services we offer

Find out how we can help researchers, information managers and government agencies – and how we support whanau, hapū and iwi to access the taonga in our care.

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What we do

Learn more about what we do, including our programmes and projects and information about our regulatory role.

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Our visual identity

We're dedicated to promoting te reo Māori across our online platforms, ensuring a welcoming experience for Māori visitors.

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Strategies, policies and statements

Read the strategy and statements that guide our mahi (work). You'll also find policies that inform how we work with you, and information about using our websites.

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What's new

Read the latest updates on our work and services.

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Publications

Browse our recent publications including surveys, newsletters, papers and our annual Report on the State of Government Recordkeeping.

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Working at Archives New Zealand

Learn more about what it's like to work here at Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand and see our current vacancies.

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