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                    [0] => This is the main administrative series of the Department of Internal Affairs and began in October/November 1937, replacing the annual/multiple number subject series which operated from 1933-37 [series 498].
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            [id] => 6015
            [idSort] => 6015
            [name] => Central filing system [fourth sequence]
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                    [custom5] => Foolscap split-pin files with pre-printed Department of Internal Affairs covers
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This is the main administrative series of the Department of Internal Affairs and began in Oct/Nov 1937, replacing the annual/multiple number subject series which operated from 1933-37 [series 498]. Sub-series file numbers began at 40/-, evidently to avoid confusion with an earlier multiple number subject series from 1913-33 [series 468].

A classification scheme for the Civil Defence 185/ - files can be found in series 8274, item reference W4661/16.

Only certain accessions of this series have been serialised. These are: 93/- files (Alexander Turnbull Library ); 181/- files [War] History branch; 185/- files (Civil Defence); 200/-files (Lottery Fund); 176/-files (Parliamentary Committee on Local Government - W5027); and a large transfer of local government files (W5224) with a variety of classification numbers.

Series 6016 (Multiple number subject files - Alexander Turnbull Library) contains correspondence between the Turnbull Library and its then controlling agency the Department of Internal Affairs.

Some files from series 6015 have been top-numbered into the successor series 7536.
Series 7879 contains Historical Branch unregistered papers that would ordinarily have been placed on the Internal Affairs Department multiple number subject files.
The Department of Internal Affairs provided secretariat support to several Commissions of Inquiry. Some of the administrative records of these Inquiries were managed within this recordkeeping system, using series numbers not generally used by the department at the time they were operating. For example:
the Royal Commission to Inquire into and Report upon State Services in New Zealand (1961-62) classified its files using 1000/- series; 
the Royal Commission to Inquire into and Report Upon Salary and Wage Fixing Procedures in the State Services (1968) classified its files using 15/- and 16/- series; and 
the Royal Commission to Inquire Into and Report Upon Salary and Wage Fixing Procedures in the State Services (1972) classified its files using 60/- and 61/- series.
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            [ricClassificationDescription] => Some sections of this system later gained an alpha-prefix relating to subject, while retaining original numbering (for example LGC 176/-files).
            [seriesAccessContacts] => 
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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	Unrestricted except for the following:

	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.
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