This guide is intended to help people to prepare an appraisal report for the
authorisation of a continuing disposal schedule for records being created by a public office. It is not prescriptive, but it sets out the data required, and suggests a useful structure. Further sections may be added where necessary.

Before starting an appraisal, public offices should first contact the Appraisal Section
at Archives New Zealand for guidance and a preliminary discussion about the project. They should also obtain the Archives New Zealand Appraisal Standard which sets out in greater detail appraisal considerations and requirements.