Under Alert Level 2, our libraries are open with normal staffed hours from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. After-hours access to Canterbury and Wellington libraries is available, however there is no after-hours access to the Auckland Library during Alert Level 2. 

If you do not have an access card and wish to apply for one, please contact your local library.

Lawyers rooms and libraries which are situated in courthouses are accessible during the opening hours of the court. Hamilton branch library (which is in the branch office building) can be accessed with a door code from 7am-5.30pm. Contact the branch 07 838 0264 if you require the code. 

Lawyers must remember to use contact tracing, either QR codes or manual registers, in our libraries or the High Court where our libraries are situated.

Hand sanitiser and wipes are supplied and lawyers are responsible for wiping down the keyboards and monitors.

You can also make research or document delivery requests at auckland@nzlslibrary.org.nzwellington@nzlslibrary.org.nz or canterbury@nzlslibrary.org.nz or submit a request online.

Most of our National Office and Branch staff nationwide are working from home and can provide services remotely. Please contact our offices before visiting them.