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Legal deposit

Under legislation, all publishers in New Zealand must deposit their publications with the National Librarian. This enables the National Library of New Zealand to collect, preserve, and make available the documentary heritage of New Zealand.

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What’s legal deposit?

Find out about what legal deposit is, who it applies to and how the Library preserves and makes available deposited items.
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Phone 04 474 3104

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