Archives New Zealand, Government archives in Wellington, New Zealand
Archives New Zealand preserves and manages official government documents, photographs, maps, and audio-visual materials at its Wellington headquarters spanning multiple centuries of records.
The establishment of Archives New Zealand in 1957 followed a devastating fire in 1952 at the Hope Gibbons Building that destroyed numerous public records.
The institution operates under both English and Māori names, Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga, reflecting New Zealand's commitment to maintaining its bicultural heritage.
Researchers and visitors can access over 7 million government records through physical reading rooms or digital databases at the Wellington facility.
The archives house the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, among its extensive collection of historical materials dating back to the 19th century.
Location: Wellington City
GPS coordinates: -41.27723,174.78028
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:21
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