No Images? Click here He Kohinga Maharahe mauhanga kitea, ka hoki ngā mahara Tēnā koutouWelcome to the first edition of our new-look e-newsletter. It’s been a while since we last updated you, and we have a number of new subscribers (thanks for joining us!), so I thought I would take this opportunity for a reintroduction. Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga works to ensure effective, trusted government information for the benefit of all New Zealanders. We preserve and protect more than seven million official records, from 19th century treaties to 21st century documents and data. Our goal is for all New Zealanders to easily access and use this taonga, connecting you to your rights and entitlements and stories – now and for the future. We’re driven by our long-term strategy Archives 2057, which you can read in full on our new website. I feel it’s timely to update you on the work we’ve been doing to achieve our vision of being a vibrant, trusted national archive. We’ve made good progress over the last 2 years but know we still have much to do. Check out some of our highlights below, and be sure to take a look at our brand-new website at www.archives.govt.nz! Ngā mihi
Annual Report on the State of Government RecordkeepingI hope you’ve been able to read my Annual Report on the State of Government Recordkeeping, published earlier this year. You’ll see an increased level of advocacy and engagement with contemporary information management issues. Take a look at the case notes to see the type of things we’ve been focusing on. Annual Survey releasedOur 2019 Survey of public sector information management was launched on 17 June. This is the first step in bringing to life our Monitoring Framework. The survey findings will be shared and will inform my Annual Report on the State of Government Recordkeeping 2018/19, which is due out in the first half of 2019/20. New websiteOur new site is responsive in its design, meets NZ Web Standards for accessibility and usability, and is user-friendly in its information architecture and navigation. It also supports te ao Māori, reflecting our relationship as partners with the Crown under te Titiri o Waitangi. We are progressively improving the site and your feedback is welcomed. If you have any questions or feedback, please email the team at Supporting the Royal Commission of InquiryYou will no doubt be aware of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions Te Kōmihana Karauna mō ngā Tūkino o Mua ki te Hunga i Tiakina e te Kāwanatanga i Tiakina hoki e ngā Whare o te Whakapono. We’re supporting the Inquiry in a number of ways including the provision of archival records. You can read more about this on our website. I have also issued a disposal moratorium that covers all records held by public offices that may be relevant to the Inquiry. I’ve issued the moratorium to ensure that relevant records are protected from destruction and available for use. It reinforces the Government’s expectations of transparency, accountability and co-operation from public offices in response to the Royal Commission. This is our first step into the world of Wikipedia, and we're seeking help to improve and create articles relating to New Zealand history. We have tons of digitised material that you can use, but you may not be aware that it's there. Our records are primary source so how we use them with Wikipedia may not be the same as other institutions – this is why we need your help! Complete beginners are welcome – all you need to bring is a laptop. RSVP via Wikipedia. See you there! Budget 2019The budget allocated funding to Archives NZ and the National Library, who work in close collaboration. The funding allocation will provide support for the core statutory functions of both organisations. We were also successful in securing funding to progress the Preserving the Nation’s Memory work. This covers the detailed design, pre-move activities, and the proposed upgrade and expansion of the physical infrastructure and storage capacity for Archives and the National Library. Refreshed e-newsletterThe new name of our e-newsletter – He Kohinga Mahara – reflects the te reo name of our organisation – Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga, the repository of the memory of government. He Kohinga Mahara signifies a collection of memories, thoughts or reasoning. The whakatauki below – He mauhanga kitea, ka hoki ngā mahara – can be translated to mean familiar records cause memories to flow. In developing and using this new name, we wanted to reflect our commitment to Maihi Karauna, the Crown’s Māori Language Strategy, by increasing critical awareness and the status of te reo Māori, while supporting the quality and appropriate use of it. Did you know?We regularly publish blog-style articles on aspects of the archives in our repositories. These are available on our new website, under the ‘Tūhuratia ā mātou kōrero – Discover our stories’ section. |