Genealogy
For those researching their family history, public records can be a rich source of information.
Public Records for Genealogy
Historic birth, death and marriage records are available in New Zealand. These life events can provide a valuable insight into the past.
Public Records
Find New Zealand records online through public and private sources.
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Search the Auckland Council Libraries collection of Auckland Cemetery Records The index was created from C. Little & Sons includes Read more…
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Search by name and year of death the Christchurch City Council’s cemeteries database. Includes over 25 locations and is updated Read more…
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Births, Deaths & Marriages online provides a historical death search. It covers deaths that occurred at least 50 years ago Read more…
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The Dunedin Cemeteries Database houses information on persons buried at the any Cemetery in the city. It includes both cremations Read more…
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Search the Auckland Council records for a burial or cremation record. A check may be performed by first and last Read more…
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Find a Grave has 1739 cemeteries listed for New Zealand. Many of these have memorials with a percentage photographed. For Read more…
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The “Find a Loved One” page on Purewa Cemetery’s website offers a comprehensive search tool for locating burial and cremation Read more…
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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is dedicated to the 1.7 million men and women of the armed forces of the Read more…
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Details on how to get a death certificate in New Zealand. An online order form is available. You can order Read more…
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Search New Zealand records of birth by name, Mother’s given name and a date range. Information available includes births that Read more…
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Search by names of the bride and groom, as well as dates. You may also search by registration number. Records Read more…
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Information, locations and images for over 1000 Memorials located throughout New Zealand. The Memorials Register is a project to document Read more…
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Information on how to access military service records held by the New Zealand Defence Force. A person can request a Read more…
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Napier presently has twelve war memorials located throughout the city. Seven of these have inscriptions with names. The roll of Read more…
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The New Zealand Ship and Marine Society’s website serves as a maritime heritage site, offering a rich collection of historical Read more…
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Search the Online Cenotaph for a New Zealand service person. The Online Cenotaph is a social sharing site where enthusiasts, Read more…
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Papers Past is a collection of digitised newspapers, magazines and journals, letters and diaries and parliamentary papers. It contains millions Read more…
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Te Ara is an online encyclopaedia of New Zealand with over 3000 biographical stories and 30000 images. It covers a Read more…
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The City Council provides an online Wellington Cemeteries Search. The records may be searched by first and last names, date Read more…