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Collections search improvements

Since Archives New Zealand launched Collections search, we’ve received feedback that it isn’t meeting users’ needs. We apologise for the frustration and difficulty this has caused. We're actively working to improve your search experience. Read about what we're doing.

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Our approach for improving Collections search

We’re working to improve Collections search in 3 main ways: listening to users, addressing key challenges and creating a roadmap for continuous improvement.

Collections search: Upcoming changes to address key challenges

6 October 2025: Archives New Zealand's system upgrade includes targeted changes that directly address many known challenges raised during consultation with key users.