American Reference Center

The American Reference Center (ARC) provides research and reference services for New Zealand institutions and professionals on various aspects of United States policy: international relations, especially New Zealand-U.S. economic and security relations, the environment, U.S. society, values and politics, and global issues.  ARC services are available to any member of the NZ public in need of US-based information and resources.

The ARC maintains a collection of interdisciplinary reference books, government publications, and think tank reports. The ARC has 35 U.S. magazines and access to thousands of journal articles via online databases.

Some examples of information we can provide include:

• A speech or statement by the U.S. President, Secretary of State or other Cabinet Member
• The U.S. position on current hot topics
• Reports from U.S. think tanks and research institutes, etc.
• Information on bilateral U.S.-New Zealand relations
• U.S. legislation and regulations
• Recent articles from American newspapers, journals and other periodicals
• Biographical information about American government, political, cultural or business leaders
• Treaties between New Zealand and the United States

Researchers, government offices, members of the New Zealand Parliament and their staffers, journalists, university faculty and libraries are all regular users. Queries are accepted by email, fax, telephone or in person (by appointment) during our office hours of 9.00 - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The ARC is also involved in helping teachers and students learn more about the United States in a variety of ways.  Please contact us directly for more information.

If you do not find what you are looking for on these pages, or on our FAQ page, please send your enquiry to:

American Reference Center
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Embassy
P.O. Box 1190
Wellington
New Zealand

Tel.: +64 4 462 6112
Fax: +64 4 499 0490

Email:  wellington.arc@state.gov

Please note, the American Reference Center cannot respond to questions on Visas or other Consular matters.  Please visit the Consular section of this site for information or contact the Visa Information Service.