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Item
R21921940
1937 ‑ 1964
Physical
Open
[The items in this list are duplicates of some items in LC16565, the current double listing reflected those items belonging two different series over time. Please check same item number in LC16565 to help retrieving]
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Text
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1937/94/10
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Accession W4946 (Lottery and Gaming Files) - 200/- Lottery Grant Application files which concern applications from individuals for welfare purposes are restricted for 70 years from date of file closure, to prevent the disclosure of sensitive personal information. This restriction is documented on Access Agreement AA39.
Accession W5224 (Local Government Files) - Some files containing Cabinet papers are restricted for 25 years. This restriction is documented on Access Agreement AA10.
Accession W3386, W6103 (Naturalisation Files) - These files are restricted for 100 years after the birth of the individual, or 40 years after death, whichever is sooner. To gain access to these records proof confirming a date of birth or death outside the stated restriction periods, or written permission from the access contact, will be required.
Accession W4661 (Parliamentary Building Files) - All plan and file records pertaining to the construction, repair, and maintenance of the following: the Beehive, Bowen House, Parliamentary Library and the Legislative Building are restricted for 100 years from record closure, on the grounds of national security.
Accession W4946 (Lottery and Gaming Files): Researchers wishing to access this material before the end of the restriction period should contact the Secretary of the Lottery Grants Board, PO Box 805, Wellington.
Accession W5224 (Local Government Files): Researchers wishing to access these files before the end of the restriction period should write to the Manager, Information Services, Department of Internal Affairs, PO Box 805, Wellington.
Accession W3386, W6103 (Naturalisation Files): Request for viewing files during the restricted period require a letter of permission to gain access. Please contact: Privacy Officer; Department of Internal Affairs: PO Box 805; Wellington
Accession W4661 (Parliamentary Building File 185/25/A): Requests for access should be addressed to: Library Collections and information Manager, Parliament Buildings, Private Bag 18041, WELLINGTON 6160 E-mail: informationmanagement.team@parliament.govt.nz
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The search results displayed here are sourced directly from the backend of Archives NZ's publicly available Collections Search system, in almost exactly the same way that the official website works, but organised and displayed differently.
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