Where possible, departmental film library catalogues have been retained, with annotations to indicate Archives New Zealand's holdings. Also available are supplementary finding aids which give descriptive and general information about films. Some departments impose restrictions on the availability of materials they transfer to Archives New Zealand. Such restrictions are noted in the finding aids. Archival and financial considerations may also mean restrictions on access or delayed access to some types of film.
Film is vulnerable to damage and expensive to copy.
Original negatives, nitrate films, damaged materials, and films designated Preservation Master and Duping Master are not available for reference, but viewing copies can be made from these materials subject to the time and costs involved. For further information, including charges for services other than viewing, please contact the Film Archivist at Archives New Zealand Wellington Office .