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On natlib.govt.nz you can search the full collections of the National Library and the Alexander Turnbull Library. You can also access our services and get started with our up-to-date research guides.

Site owner

natlib.govt.nz is owned and maintained by the National Library of New Zealand, part of the Department of Internal Affairs.

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Contact us

Contact information for our Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch locations and the Alexander Turnbull Library. We look forward to hearing from you.

Help

Where do I start? What do I look for first? Am I even in the right place? Starting your research is always a bit confusing, but we can help out. Have a look at the tips on this page for how to start your research using our website.

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Copyright and privacy

Information about the copyright of material on this website and what we do with any personal information you provide.

Social media transparency statement

This transparency statement explains how we use and engage on social media. It is informed by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission’s guidance for public servants’ official use of social media.

Accessibility standards

This page records some of the more significant accessibility barriers still found throughout the site. It isn't comprehensive, but should give an idea of the sorts of issues users may face when visiting. We have these issues in our backlog of improvements.

What's in this site?

Online and at the Library, we're improving access to our collections, services, and expertise.

From here you can search the full collections of the National Library and the Alexander Turnbull Library. You can also access our services and get started with our up-to-date research guides.