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Archives New Zealand is considering displaying the original 1840 Treaty of Waitangi in a new and improved public space at the refurbished National Library building, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, Nathan Guy, has announced today.

“The Treaty is currently on display at the Archives New Zealand building on Mulgrave Street in Wellington. However, the National Library’s newly refurbished building on Molesworth Street is due for completion later next year and we want to maximise the use of this fantastic new facility.

Good morning everyone. I'm delighted to have this opportunity to speak to you today. Thanks Jolanda for your warm welcome.

It’s great to see so many delegates and exhibitors taking part in this fourth ALGIM Records Management Symposium.

As Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, I’m well aware of how important it is we preserve our records and archives; at both central and local government level.

Good evening everyone.  It’s good to see so many friends and supporters of Archives New Zealand here tonight.

This evening we are in for a real treat.  We are here to see a new video about Archives New Zealand, six one-minute features showing some of Archives’ hidden treasures, and a newly restored version of the first ever film made by the National Film Unit – Country Lads, from 1941.

These videos really showcase the important role of Archives New Zealand, the services available and the treasures they hold.

New appointments to the positions of National Librarian and Chief Archivist have been welcomed by Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for both the National Library and Archives New Zealand.

“These are very important statutory positions and I’m pleased we have two high quality appointments,” says Mr Guy.

The Minister Responsible for the National Library, Archives New Zealand and Internal Affairs has rubbished claims by Labour MP Grant Robertson that the integration of the three departments will save only $165,000 a year, putting the correct figure at closer to $2 million.

“Mr Robertson is using outdated figures,” says Mr Guy.

“The Government invested a one-off $2.5 million in the integration, and from next year onwards savings will be around $2 million annually.

Legislation to improve parts of the state sector has been welcomed by Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, the National Library and Internal Affairs.

The National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa) Amendment Act and the Public Records Amendment Act have passed their final readings in Parliament today, paving the way for the three departments to integrate on 1 February 2011.

“The integration of these three departments is an important step in delivering better public services more efficiently.

It’s great to be here today as both the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, and as the MP for Otaki. Of course a big chunk of my electorate is part of the Horowhenua and Horizons Regional Council.

As the Minister, I’m well aware of how important it is we preserve our public records.

In a democracy, public records help protect the rights and entitlements of citizens. They support accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision making.

I am very pleased to be here to officially launch two new recordkeeping standards, the Disposal Standard and the Digital Recordkeeping Standard.

Importance of Recordkeeping Standards

One of the main goals of the Public Records Act 2005 is to raise the standard of recordkeeping across all sectors of government.

There are important reasons for doing this.

Good creation, maintenance and disposal of records is fundamental to good governance. 

 The Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand and the National Library, Nathan Guy, has welcomed moves to protect the statutory roles of the Chief Archivist and the National Librarian

Thank you for the welcome and the opportunity to speak today.

The Government has provided $12.6 million in new Budget funding over the next four years to develop a Government Digital Archive, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand and the National

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

Thank you Greg for the welcome and the opportunity to speak today.

The Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of three new members to the Archives Council.

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the proposed integration of the National Library and Archives New Zealand into the Department of Internal Affairs.

Kia ora Ihaia mo to mihi mai kia hau

(Greetings, Ihaia, for the kind words of welcome)

Mai i au kia koutou katoa  nga mihi

Thank you for inviting me to open your conference today, and thanks to John Garraway for his welcome and introduction.

Can I acknowledge:

An action plan to stop important digital public records being lost was today launched by the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand Nathan Guy.

Thank you all for your warm welcome.  I am very pleased to be back at Archives New Zealand today to launch the Digital Continuity Action Plan.

Hon Nathan Guy today released the Briefings to the Incoming Minister from the National Library of New Zealand and Archives New Zealand.

Good evening everyone.  I am delighted to be here to both acknowledge Dianne Macaskill, the Chief Archivist and Chief Executive of Archives New Zealand and to launch the new National Register

E nga iwi, e nga mana, tena koutou.

E nga iwi, e nga mana, tena koutou.

Good morning everyone and thank you Dianne for your warm welcome. It's a pleasure to be at your staff meeting today and to hear your waiata.