Archives NZ provides an insight into what the future purpose-build Archives NZ building will look like. The building housing New Zealand's taonga is draughty, dripping wastewater, has asbestos issues and needs to be monitored round-the-clock. "Archives NZ is obligated under legislation to protect and care for our record of government," an Archives NZ spokeswoman said. "Because of this the Department of Internal Affairs is continuing to invest in the ongoing asset maintenance of our holdings and the current Archives Wellington facility day-to-day to best manage any risks until such time that the new Archives Wellington facility is completed." Robert Kitchin/Stuff The site where the new Archives NZ building will be.

Source: Stuff June 30, 2020 05:48 UTC