In May 2025, I presented to the Archives and Records Association of New Zealand (ARANZ) on one of the most critical, and often misunderstood, areas of information management in Aotearoa: Retention & Disposal (R&D), Disposal and the transfer of digital and physical records.
This session focused on the legislative responsibilities of local authorities and public offices under the Public Records Act 2005, including:
- The difference between disposal and transfer, and why both must be authorised and documented
- How public offices and local authorities are treated differently under the Act
- Key tools like GDA6, GDA7, and the List of Protected Records
- The importance of incorporating metadata in disposal actions
- Examples of physical and digital transfers, including case studies from Archives Central
If your organisation is managing legacy systems, preparing for digital transformation, or simply trying to stay compliant, this presentation outlines the foundations of lawful and effective records disposal.
👉 Watch the full presentation below
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