Welcome to Archives Central

Archives Central is a fully-searchable catalogue of Council Archives, including a growing collection of digitised archives, sourced from participating New Zealand local authorities.

The purpose of Archives Central is to make Council archives more accessible for the community and easier to use.

Click on the logos above to view your chosen council’s homepage and search their listings; or use the search box at the top right of this page to search over the whole site.

If you are a local authority interested in learning more about Archives Central and how you can get involved, please contact us at: enquiries@archivescentral.org.nz