New Zealand Parliamentary Library

The purpose of the Parliamentary Library is to serve New Zealand’s Parliament by delivering trusted information and research.

Established in 1858 as the General Assembly Library, it became the Parliamentary Library in 1987. Since 1 October 1985 it has been part of the Parliamentary Service. The Parliamentary Librarian reports to the General Manager who is the Chief Executive of the Parliamentary Service. There are further details on the agencies supporting the NZ Parliament on our website.

The Parliamentary Library provides services and products to three client groups, each with a different level of service:

• Primary Clients  – Members of Parliament and their staff
• Secondary clients – Parliamentary Service staff
• Community clients – Members of the public can obtain information on all aspects of the New Zealand Parliament through our Parliamentary Information Service

Most of the Library’s publications are available on Parliament’s website, including Research Papers and Bill Digests.

Library hours

Non-Sitting days

• 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Sitting days

• Tuesday 8.30am to 8pm
• Wednesday 8.30am to 8pm
• Thursday 8.30am to 6.30pm

Under Urgency/Extended Hours

• On Thursday or Friday when the House sits under Urgency or Extended hours the Library will be open until 8pm.

Contact details

Email: reference@parliament.govt.nz

Parliamentary Information Service: parlinfo@parliament.govt.nz

Phone +644 817 9888