Please note the Christmas closedown periods for our reading rooms — Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin 1pm Thursday 19th December 2024 to 9am Monday 6th January 2025. Wellington 3pm Thursday 19th December 2024 to 10 am Monday 6 January 2025.
Our reading rooms are open as usual. 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.