New Zealand Legislation: Acts

17 Purpose of Guardians

• The purpose of the Guardians is to provide assurance to the people of New Zealand that—

  • (a) the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library are held in perpetuity; and

  • (b) those collections are—

    • (i) provided with separate and suitable accommodation; and

    • (ii) preserved, protected, developed, and made accessible for all the people of New Zealand in a manner consistent with their status as documentary heritage and taonga; and

  • (c) the character of the services distinguishing the Alexander Turnbull Library as a research library is maintained.