Publications
We integrated with the Department of Internal Affairs on 1 February 2011 and annual report information is now included within the Department's reports. Please check the Department of Internal Affairs website for more information.
We've released our first released ever digital report on the State of Government recordkeeping alongside the results of the survey of information management practice of public offices and local authorities
Survey of public sector information management 2018/19
We welcome a new partnership with Axiell, the world’s leading supplier of software to the cultural sector, to manage our unique archives.
Due to an increase in demand for online records, and a decrease in demand for physical records from March 2020, our reading room hours are changing.
To improve the protection of and access to New Zealand's documentary heritage
Information about open access records held at Archives
The Public Records Act 2005 (section 32) requires the Chief Archivist to report annually to the Minister responsible for Archives New Zealand on the state of recordkeeping across government
Our long term vision and strategy
Our involvement in the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical State Care Abuse and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions
Disposal moratorium on public records relevant to the Royal Commission issued by the Chief Archivist
Digital rendering matters
Results of engagement to hear stakeholder views on our regulatory role and activities