ARANZ is an incorporated society, established in 1976, with the aim of promoting the understanding and importance of records and archives in New Zealand. ARANZ is administered nationally by a Council of elected members. Branches are established in Auckland, Canterbury, Central Districts, Otago/Southland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, and Wellington.

Archivists; record managers; librarians; and other information managers; genealogists; historians; teachers; museum and art gallery curators; religious groups; professional associations; historical societies; businesses; local and central government agencies; and many other interested in the preservation and use of archives and records.

• Help to preserve New Zealand’s archives and records.
• Keep you informed about current archives and recordkeeping concerns and initiatives.
• Give your concerns a stronger voice through the Association’s submissions and reports.
• Grant you access to an informal ARANZ library.

• Enable you to meet people who share your interest in archives and recordkeeping who can assist with your information needs.
• Enable you to attend branch meetings and seminars.
• Entitle you to receive ARANZ publications.
• Give you discounted registration for ARANZ annual conferences, that provide relevant programmes of high quality.