Weather alert: Temporary closures – Thursday 23 October
Due to red weather warnings for Christchurch and Wellington we will be closed in these locations on Thursday. All other locations remain open, and online services are available.
To order records to view when you visit, you'll need to fill out our preorders form. Remember, you'll need to show a photo ID to be issued with records.
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Welcome to Archives New Zealand | Nau mai ki Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
Find records created by the government of Aotearoa New Zealand, from 1840 to the recent past.
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Ask an Archivist | Pātai mai
Send our archivists a question about your research.
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How to use Collections search | Te whakamahi rapu Kohinga
Advice and guides to help you search.
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Opening hours | Ngā haora tuwhera
Find out about our reading room opening hours and how to visit us.
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How to create an account | Tēnei au
A step-by-step guide to help you register for Collections search.