You can find government publications dating from the 19th century to the present in our collections. Begin your search using the National Library Catalogue.
New Zealand and Pacific Collection
The New Zealand and Pacific Collection includes most publications from Parliament as well as government department annual reports and statements of intent. You can browse and photocopy these on the ground floor of the Library.
Download a list of parliamentary publications
More about the New Zealand and Pacific Collection
General Serials Collection
This collection holds a copy of almost all items published by New Zealand government departments, including:
- Bills
- Order
Papers
- Supplementary Order Papers
- Journals
More about the General Serials Collection
New Zealand Serials Collection
This collection has a full set of parliamentary publications, including some early government publications. These are available for browsing on the first floor of the Library. The collection includes the following items.
- Journals and Appendices of the Legislative Council
- Journals
of the House of Representatives
- Provincial gazettes.
More about the New Zealand Serials Collection
Online resources
Almost all recent government and parliamentary items are now available online. Use the following websites to access resources and contact details for public organisations and local councils.
Government publications - New Zealand Government Online website
Latest Order Paper – New Zealand Parliament website
Parliamentary Debates 2003 onwards – New Zealand Parliament website
New Zealand Legislation website
Publications and research - New Zealand Parliament website
Non-New Zealand government publications
The International Documents section of the Parliamentary Library in Wellington can provide official information published by many foreign governments and inter-governmental agencies.
