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Title: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: spades on Wednesday 25 May 22 06:24 BST (UK)
Hi everyone,

Anyone can search the catalogue but will need to create a Collections search account which you sign in to with a RealMe password to:

•   have records ordered on your behalf, so you can view them in the reading room.
•   pay to have an item digitised.
•   pay for remote reference services.

See:

https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/creating-an-account-and-logging-in

Spades


Modified 29 June 2023 by Spades: URL replaced.
Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: Helenw52 on Friday 24 February 23 07:32 GMT (UK)
 Some crafty genius has designed a work-around finding aid for Archives NZ material. It uses the new Collections data but displays it like the old Archway. It actually works really well   
     
archway.howison.co.nz
Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: dragonlady403 on Friday 28 April 23 21:11 BST (UK)
Oh bless them!!!  I finally managed to download a WW1 military record:)
Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: trish1120 on Saturday 29 April 23 09:10 BST (UK)
Thank you so much.

As I live in Oz have been unable to access since it was changed as do not have a RealMe password.

Have just read some Wills so am very happy :)

 
Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: minniehaha on Wednesday 28 June 23 21:18 BST (UK)
A bit late I know but I have just come across Spades "How to Use" and find that now over a year later, this comes up:

404
Sorry, the page you were looking for doesn't exist

Is there an update?

Minniehaha.

Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: dragonlady403 on Wednesday 28 June 23 22:03 BST (UK)
I also just tried that link from Spades and got the same error msge.


Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: spades on Wednesday 28 June 23 22:31 BST (UK)
Morning Minniehaha and Dragonlady,

Thanks for letting me know, I'll try to find another webpage to link to otherwise I'll remove this topic.

Regards,

Spades
Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: spades on Wednesday 28 June 23 22:40 BST (UK)
URL replaced.

Spades
Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: minniehaha on Thursday 29 June 23 00:46 BST (UK)
Many thanks Spades..... :)


Minniehaha.
Title: Re: How to use the new Archives NZ Collections Search
Post by: Fresh Fields on Tuesday 12 March 24 03:17 GMT (UK)
Update re the dreaded 404.

Last week I had issues, and got the above. As it was probably the third time, I have walked away from attempting to order on line, a document viewing, not for myself, but for a fellow member unable to visit the holding archive, I decided to phone them.

A CASE IF ALL ELSE FAILS, try phoning the holding archive.

I was lucky enough to make contact with a lady who recognised my voice. She said that morning they were again having web problems. She checked that my registered details were still current, and advised that the file I wanted to see, would be awaiting my visit at reception, any morning for the next five business days.  And so it was.

She was even able to provide me access to the old records that the branch held, re my previous 160 requests since March 2018. There being a couple of request items, of interest, in my TO DO notebook, and I had not crossed them off as done. I felt that an Auckland COVID restriction had stopped a planned visit.

So top marks to the Auckland branch of Archives NZ, for looking after us.

Alan.