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.
What do I need to deposit?
Find out what you need to deposit. Download and complete the legal deposit form to send with your publication.
Send us your publication
Information about how to deposit your physical and digital publications.
Help with legal deposit
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