Advice on Records & Archiving

Guidance for creating and maintaining records and archives. Access tools and resources to help manage information, care for community archives, and comply with the Public Records Act 2005.

Guidance and Standards

Find guidance and standards about recordkeeping and information management.

Public Records Act 2005

The Public Records Act 2005 sets a framework for recordkeeping in public offices and local authorities. Find out whether your organisation needs to comply with the PRA, learn what compliance involves, and what we can do to help.

Intentions to Dispose

The Chief Archivist, under Section 20(2) of the Public Records Act 2005, gives public notice of the following Intentions to Dispose of public records.

Training and events

Archives New Zealand supports recordkeepers, and staff responsible for recordkeeping in the state sector and local government, to develop their skills and knowledge. This page provides more information on available professional development opportunities.

Ask us a Question

Find out the answers to commonly asked questions or submit your question to us for an answer.

Our Projects and Work

This page contains links to a number of initiatives underway at Archives New Zealand to support the management of records and archives.