Archives Central project launched in Fielding
Otaki MP and Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, Nathan Guy, has officially launched the ‘Archives Central’ project in Fielding on Tuesday 7 December.
The online Archive provides access to the historical records of the eight Councils comprising the Horizons Region (Ruapehu, Wanganui, Rangitikei, Manawatu, Palmerston North, Tararua and Horowhenua).
“This is a great project, because it preserves our local history and our local stories.
“It presents them online in a format that anyone can access. This is a 21st century archive – bringing to life papers of the past and making them available into the future.
“It will be especially interesting to anyone researching their family history.
“This is the first time local authorities have worked together on an archiving system in New Zealand that will reduce overall costs.”
Archives Central is available at http://archivescentral.org.nz
The Minister’s full speech is also available at http://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-launch-archives-central