Code of ethics and professional practice
Our Code describes the responsibilities of museums, galleries, governing bodies and staff, to each other and to the collections, as well as to the public who support, fund and visit a museum or gallery.
The Code of Ethics is for Governing Bodies, Managers and Staff of Museums and Art Galleries in Aotearoa New Zealand. It was adopted by Museums Aotearoa Te Tari o Ngā Whare Taonga o te Motu The Museums of New Zealand Inc on 20 November 2013.
Review of CoE and addition of Repatriation Addendum
In 2020 MA began a review of the Code of Ethics and the proposed addition of a guidance document for repatriation, the National Repatriation addendum for Kōiwi Tangata and Associated Burial Taonga within Aotearoa.
The Repatriation Policy was adopted by members at the Annual General Meeting held 24 June 2021. The Code of Ethics is yet to be finalised and adopted.
Code of Ethics 2021 (final draft)
Comparison of 2013 and draft 2021 CoEs