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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. 

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

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

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

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