You won't be able to use Collections search from 6 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday, 2 July 2024, while we do essential maintenance work on the website.
Our reading rooms are closed Friday 28 June for Matariki. Aside from that, our reading rooms are open as usual. To order records to view when you visit, you'll need to fill out our preorders form.
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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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A step-by-step guide to help you register for Collections search.