School admission, progress and withdrawal records up to 1920 are available at many New Zealand Libraries. Another way to locate these records is by contacting your local branch of the NZ Society of Genealogy. They will be able to tell you where the records are located.
How long keep student records NZ?
Your school can retain them longer if you wish, but after 25 years you will need to contact Archives New Zealand if you still want to retain them at that stage.
How do I find my old school teacher?
Contact teacher’s associations, retired teachers’ organizations and the state education agency or the state board of education. See if they have an address for the old teacher. They may not give the contact information, but they might be willing to forward a letter or email to the person you’re looking for.
How do I find my education history?
Simply call the registrar’s office of the high school or university in question, provide them with your candidate’s name (and sometimes their social security number), and the information will be verified.
What records do schools need to keep?
We are often asked how long certain records should be retained by a school before they can be disposed of.
- School log books.
- Admission registers.
- Pupil record cards or printouts.
- Class registers.
- Changing a child’s surname on the school register.
- Parents access to information the school holds on their child.
What is the Public Records Act NZ?
The Act sets out obligations of public offices and local authorities in how they create, maintain, transfer and dispose of records. The Act also covers access to information and records.
What are the different types of school records?
What are the Different Type of Records a School Has to Maintain?
- (i) General Records. General register.
- (ii) Records of Teachers. Service book.
- (iii) Records of Pupils. Attendance register.
- (iv) Equipment Records. Dead stock register.
- (v) Statistical Data:
- (vi) Financial Records”
Do permanent records exist?
Yes, there is a permanent record. It contains lots of information and parents should know what’s on it.
Where can I find records of schools in New Zealand?
Most existing records for this school can be found in Record Books, Registers and Nominal Rolls held in our Wellington archive. Campbell Park School, Otekaieke, Waitaki Valley (formerly Otekaieke Special School for Boys, established 1908). Records are located at CAJD and CANB
How many archives does New Zealand have?
The more than 7 million archives that we do hold shed light on the historical relationship between the New Zealand public and the state. This relationship makes up the official memory of government. We may not be the place to look for certain kinds of information, such as newer records or non-government archives.
Where can I find Otago and Southland Education Board Records?
Otago Education Board records are held in the Hocken Library in Dunedin, and Southland Education Board records are held in the Invercargill Public Library. We hold some records for the following education groups and organisations:
What is the Wellington archives?
Wellington is the largest of our four archives and holds the record from the head offices of central government. The information in these records cover the whole of the country. We also have regional archives for the lower half of the North Island, including: as well as some from Marlborough and Nelson.
