Access Statement / Tauākī Uru

Read about our principles for accessing collections.

The mandate for the Access Statement is established by the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the Public Records Act 2005.

The Access Statement is underpinned by the following principles:

·         Resources in the collections of Te Kano Kohinga Kupu o Pōneke the Wellington City Archives will be made available unless there is a valid reason to restrict access.

·         Access to Te Kano Kohinga Kupu o Pōneke the Wellington City Archives  collections will be consistent with their status as tāonga.

·         The Archives’ collections and access to them will be made available with charges for some digitally provided items and no charge for onsite access.

·         Te Kano Kohinga Kupu o Pōneke The Wellington City Archives  will provide or facilitate online access to a selected range of information resources and digital collections.

·         Te Kano Kohinga Kupu o Pōneke The Wellington City Archives  will provide a research service, supporting access by researchers to resources in its collections.

·         Te Kano Kohinga Kupu o Pōneke The Wellington City Archives  will provide a reference service, supporting access for individuals and for libraries.

·         Te Kano Kohinga Kupu o Pōneke The Wellington City Archives  will seek collaborations with the aim of improving access.

·         Access provided by Te Kano Kohinga Kupu o Pōneke the Wellington City Archives  will be in compliance with New Zealand legislation.