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Hon Judith Tizard - Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand

This year marks an important milestone for New Zealand history and government recordkeeping – it's 50 years since the passing of the Archives Act 1957.

Historical government records are both a critical body of evidence of actions and rights, and an important factor in building our sense of identities as New Zealanders.

In this year, 50 years since the passing of the Archives Act 1957, it is fantastic to see a grand new building for Archives New Zealand built here in Auckland.

Speech prepared for the premiere of the remastered and restored film "This is New Zealand".