Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library

The Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library advise the Minister Responsible for the National Library on key matters relating to the operation of the Turnbull Library.

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Role of the Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library

Sections 17 of the National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa) Act 2003 requires the Guardians Kaitiaki to assure the people of New Zealand that:

  • the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library are held in perpetuity

  • that they are provided with suitable and separate accommodation

  • that they are 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

  • that the character of the services distinguishing the Alexander Turnbull Library as a research library are maintained.

The Guardians Kaitiaki also advise on all matters relating to the collections and services of the Alexander Turnbull Library to the Minister Responsible for the National Library.

Members are appointed to the Guardians Kaitiaki for various skills relating to mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), libraries, access and preservation issues, and historical research.

Membership of the Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library

  • Lyn Provost (Chair, term expires 26 September 2024)

  • Sarah Benikowsky (term expires 10 November 2024)

  • Dr Damon Salesa (term expires 10 November 2024)

  • Paul Meredith (term expires 28 November 2024)

  • Roger Shepherd (term expires 25 November 2025)

Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library Annual Reports

The Annual Report is provided under Section 19(3)(a) and (b) of the National Library of New Zealand Act 2003.

Download the Annual Report of the Guardians Kaitiaki for 2022/2023 (pdf, 180 KB)

Download the Annual Report of the Guardians Kaitiaki for 2021/2022 (pdf, 200 KB)

Download the Annual Report of the Guardians Kaitiaki for 2020/2021 (pdf, 565 KB)

Download the Annual Report of the Guardians Kaitiaki for 2019/2020 (pdf, 1 MB)

Contact the Guardian Kaitiaki

If you would like to contact the Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library email us at the Office of the National Librarian at onl@dia.govt.nz.

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