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Research guidance
Advice and support if you're using archives in your research – tips for getting started and finding archives on popular topics, information about the records we hold, and how to get help if you need it.
Our reading rooms are open at the Orange alert level. Use this form to order records to view when you visit.
Advice and support if you're using archives in your research – tips for getting started and finding archives on popular topics, information about the records we hold, and how to get help if you need it.
We've digitised hundreds of thousands of records, so you can view them online. See some popular archives we've digitised.
Tips to help you discover and find archives that are relevant to your topic, and links to useful research resources.
Understand the language we use to describe our records, and how to read record listings in Collections search.
Opening hours and addresses for our reading rooms in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Step-by-step guides to help you sign up for Collections search with RealMe, or log in if you already have an account – and where to get help if you’re stuck.