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Place: Room M1.03, 1st Floor Function Room, Christchurch City Council Building, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central (behind Cafe)When: Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 10:00am til 3:30pm (w/social catch-up post-event @ Fiddlesticks)Cost - FreeRSVP via this linkSchedule10:00 - Karakia, Welcome, Overview of Day, Health & Safety10:10 - Future of the Canterbury Disaster Salvage Team (CDST): Information Sharing and DiscussionCurrent committee: Julie Humby (Te Pukenga), Kristen Ramsdale (Canterbu...

Saints in Coffee Jars

The following information on this fabulous upcoming exhibition has been shared by Triona Doocey - Archivist for the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. Please contact Triona with any questions - tdoocey@cdoc.nz.'Saints in Coffee Jars' exhibition will run from 6 - 10 February 2024, at the Pūmanawa Gallery, The Arts Centre (Montreal St end of the Arts Centre Complex). Join us on a captivating journey through time as we uncover the secrets buried beneath the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.&...

VUW Focus Group - Mātauranga Māori digital collections/archives in Aotearoa

Kia ora tatou,We are a research team based at the School of Information Management at Te Herenga Waka— Victoria University of Wellington, exploring how Māori users interact with mātauranga Māori in digital collections/archives here in Aotearoa. We are seeking to understand how users currently utilize these collections and the digital platforms they are accessed through. Our research goals are to identify how current utilization practices do and do not meet Māori needs and desires to consid...

Ulster Historical Foundation Geneaology Lecture Tour

The Ulster Historical Foundation is a non-profit organisation with a long established and reputable research and publishing history. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Foundation uses its knowledge to help those looking for their Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors.From 10 February to 2 March 2024, Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt will present a series of seminars on Irish and Scots-Irish genealogy for beginners and active family historians.Please click here for all Australia and New Zealand Lect...

2024 Conference Call For Papers

ARANZ are excited to announce the opening of the call for contributions for the upcoming joint Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), Archives & Records Association of New Zealand Te Huinga Mahara (ARANZ), and Pacific Regional Branch International Council on Archives (PARBICA) conference Opening the Archives: Access, Engagement, Innovation.The conference will be held in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand from 22-25 October 2024.The Conference ThemeJoin us in opening the archiv...

ICA Student/EP Webinars

The International Council on Archives (ICA) is hosting a virtual seminar series in 2024 for student and new professionals to present at. The series is organised by the ICA's New Professionals Programme (NPP) and the Forum of National Archivists (FAN) and is designed to provide a platform for the current international community of students and new professionals (anyone in the first five years of their career) to share their work, ideas and/or research.The NPP/FAN Virtual Seminar Se...

2024 Conference Annoucement

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming joint Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), Archives & Records Association of New Zealand Te Huinga Mahara (ARANZ), and Pacific Regional Branch International Council on Archives (PARBICA) conference Opening the Archives: Access, Engagement, Innovation.Join us from Tuesday 22 October to Friday 25 October 2024 in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand as we delve into the theme of Opening the Archives — share ...

Wellington Branch Party

 ARANZ Holiday Party 2023 As the end of the year draws near, we invite you to come grab a drink, play some games, and have a chat with fellow ARANZ Wellington Members. When: Thursday, 30 November from 5:30pmWhere: Boneface Tavern, 13 Pirie Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011 Cash bar, nibbles provided. Kindly RSVP to the Facebook Event here.If you don’t have Facebook, you are welcome to email us at ARANZ.WellingtonBranch@gmail.com to RSVP. We look forward to s...

University of Canterbury Workshop - Using conservation adhesive to secure objects on display

Using conservation adhesive to secure objects on displayConservators at Canterbury Museum have found a safe adhesive that can be used to secure objects such as ceramics and glass on display. It is safe and easy to apply and helps to prevent damage during seismic events.This workshop is for museum and small collection staff (volunteers or professional) to show you how to use these handy adhesive dots!During this workshop Canterbury Museum conservator Emily Fryer will talk about the adhesive and t...

Care Records Feedback - Archives New Zealand

Archives New Zealand are looking to finalise the definition of care records. The definition looks at which types of records may be needed by people who have had experience with State and non-State care (including faith-based), to protect their rights and understand their life stories. The definition is needed so organisations know what needs to be protected in the short term and well managed in the future.A page dedicated to the definition of care records and seeking feedback is now live at...

Oral History Kōrero

Kia ora kotou,ARANZ Otago/Southland Branch invites you to our lunchtime kōrero on oral histories on 9 November 12.30-1.30 pm via Zoom. The speakers will be:Rosemary Baird from Heritage New Zealand about what is oral history, why it matters, and archiving it.  Carolyn Squires from Central Otago Oral History Project about the Central Otago Heiritage Trust’s recently developed online catalogue and how it can be used to access interviews. Rosie Stather from Invercargill City Libraries and Ar...

AGM Notice

Kia ora,The 2023 ARANZ AGM will be held on 28th September at 3pm via zoom. The AGM will be followed by a Q&A session and a presentation by Helen Brown of Ngāi Tahu Archives Archives. Zoom link is here Agenda is attached here. Minutes of the last AGM can be found here If you or another person would like to join Council, nomination forms can be found here. We look forward to seeing you there,ARANZ Council...

Otago/Southland AGM

AGM will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 15 August 2033 at 12.30pmPlease find attached:AGM 2023 agendaAGM 2022 minutesAGM 2023 financial reportPlease register to attend via the link provided or reply with apologies if you are unable to attend  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-yopzMqGdeQ5d-0PZYMpIDTvZi3ZT-R...

NDF Executive Digital Mentoring Program

Our friends and colleagues at NDF (National Digital Forum), in partnership with ACMI, introduce the Executive Digital Mentoring Program to professionals based in Aotearoa and the Pacific.A part of NDF's transformative Digital Capability Program, this initiative offers tailored digital mentoring to leaders in the cultural sector, aiding them in navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Benefiting from the mentoring of sector-recognised digital strategy experts, leaders wil...

Grants for School Library and Information qualifications a new priority

After discussion with our colleagues at SLANZA, we are happy to share that the latest round of New Zealand Libraries Partnership Project (NZLPP) grants can be accessed by school archivists.Anyone is free to apply for these tertiary grants if they are applying to start a new library and information qualification that this fund covers, and that applicants can show they have a connection or contribute to their school library. The tertiary grants provide up to $10,000 per year for students starting ...

ICA/EGRSO Webinar on Digital Access - How do we make access to archives equitable in the post-digital age?

The International Council on Archives Expert Group on Research Services and Outreach (EGRSO) is hosting a webinar on the subject how of digital access to archives has been radically transformed over the past three years, partly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and partly because of emerging new technologies that have enabled greater dissemination of archival heritage in digital form and for a wide range of audiences. While digital access first is increasingly expected by user...

Copyright Issues for Archivists

Join ARANZ and good friends ASA for our upcoming free webinar Copyright Issues for Archivists with Sarah Powell and Elliott Bledsoe from the Australian Libraries and Archive Copyright Coalition (ALACC). Sarah and Elliott will provide an overview of the key copyright issues for archivists, along with time for Q&A from participants. WHEN: 2:30pm-3:30pm NZT (12:30-1:30 PM AEST) on Thursday 13 JulyWHERE: Online via ZoomREGISTER HEREAbout the presentersSarah Pow...

ARANZ and NDF Connect Event, Christchurch

Thank you to everyone that joined us at the event at University of Christchurch Campus on 4th July. The event was well attended with a wide range of institutions across the Canterbury region in attendance. The succinct talk by Tim Jones of his time as an archivist in the Pacific elicited many questions and further conversations, especially on websites and databases, amongst colleagues.We are already in talks with NDF Connect for another event in October, so please stay tuned!...

ARANZ and NDF Social Meet Up

Kia ora koutou,Archives and Records Association of New Zealand (ARANZ) and National Digital Forum (NDF) invite you to join us on July 4 for a social meetup, including short talks on archiving in the South Pacific and upcoming copyright changes.When: Tuesday 4th July 2023 1:00pm-2:00pmWhere: University of Canterbury, Ilam Campus, Room 210, Level 2, Puaka James Hight, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041: Campus Maps | University of CanterburyCost: FREEThis is a great chance to meet and mingle with ...

ASA Workshop - Implementing Trauma-Informed Archival Practice

Our friends and colleagues across the Tasman at ASA have scheduled another virtual workshop Implementing Trauma-Informed Archival Practice for 3 August 2023, 8:00am AEST (10:00am NZ Time).As part of our MoU, ARANZ members are entitled to register at ASA member prices. If you are interested, please contact ASA at sales@archivists.org.au for individual or group registrations....

Council Positions

Kia ora koutou katoa,ARANZ has several open portfolio positions on Council:Treasurer - Manages all things financial for the Association, including managing accounts, liaising with the auditor and recommending changes.Awards - Looks after our Michael Standish Prize and Ian Wards Prize. This involves managing nominations and presentations. Comms - If you're a great communicator, this could be the role for you. Key tasks include: sharing updates with our members and th...

Crown Response Unit

The findings of the inquiry have been released and are available at the following page on our website.Crown Response Information...

Support for VUW Information Studies Programme

Your support is needed for Information Studies at Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka - currently under review by the University, along with 58 other programmes. Throughout the history of the information management sector in New Zealand, qualifications, capability building and lifelong learning within the profession have been of crucial importance. Within the digital and information age, ARANZ believes that the post-graduate information management programmes at Victoria U...

ARANZ/NDF Social Event in Christchurch, July 2023

Kia ora koutou,Archives and Records Association of New Zealand (ARANZ) and National Digital Forum (NDF) are inviting members to a social meetup on either Tuesday or Wednesday, 4 or 5 July 2023, at a time to be determined. This is a great chance to meet your fellow colleagues in the  Information Management, Digital and Heritage sectors.If you are interested in attending this free event, please complete this quick, single question poll to tell us what date and time best suit you. This event i...

Archives New Zealand, 'Summary of Lessons Learnt from AIMS' released

In 2019, Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand initiated the Archival Integrated Management System (AIMS) Project to replace Archway. In February 2022, the new Collections Search tool was launched, with several technical issues leading to poor user and staff experience. Ongoing issues with poor functionality, bugs, and unplanned disruptions in service caused increasing levels of dissatisfaction.In October 2022, ForeConsulting was contracted to undertake a lessons learnt review, wh...