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=== How to Find the Records ===
=== How to Find the Records ===
The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Anglican parish registers. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Anglican records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].<br><br> However, many Anglican church records are kept in the Diocesan Archives for where your ancestor lived. The following are the five Anglican diocese in New Zealand and their corresponding archives:
The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Anglican parish registers. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Anglican records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].<br><br> However, many Anglican church records are kept in the Diocesan Archives for where your ancestor lived. The following are the five Anglican diocese in New Zealand and their corresponding archives:
*'''Auckland''' - Anglican Diocese of Auckland at 12 Saint Stephens Avenue, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
*'''Auckland''' Anglican Diocese of Auckland at 12 Saint Stephens Avenue, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
*'''Christchurch''' [https://anglicanlife.org.nz/archives/ Anglican Diocese of Christchurch] at Level 1/10 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch 8050, New Zealand
*'''Christchurch''' [https://www.facebook.com/AnglicanDioceseofChristchurch/ Anglican Diocese of Christchurch] at 95 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
*'''Nelson''' [https://www.nelsonanglican.nz/ Anglican Diocese of Nelson] at 48 Halifax Street East, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
*'''Nelson''' [https://www.nelsonanglican.nz/ Anglican Diocese of Nelson] at 48 Halifax Street East, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
*'''Waiapu''' [http://www.waiapu.com/ Anglican Diocese of Waiapu] at 2 Bower Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand
*'''Waiapu''' [http://www.waiapu.com/ Anglican Diocese of Waiapu] at 2 Bower Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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==== Online Resources and Websites ====
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
*'''1840-2008''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10866/new-zealand-index-of-burials-1840-2008 New Zealand, Index of Burials, 1840-2008] at MyHeritage - index ($)
*'''1840-2008''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10866/new-zealand-index-of-burials-1840-2008 New Zealand, Index of Burials, 1840-2008] at MyHeritage - index ($)
*'''1844-1870''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/412732 Church records : Church of England in New Zealand baptisms, 1844-1870] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1844-1870''' {{FSC|412732|item|disp=Church records : Church of England in New Zealand baptisms, 1844-1870}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1886-1946''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/418285 Baptismal register, 1886-1946] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1886-1946''' {{FSC|418285|item|disp=Baptismal register, 1886-1946}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1857-1975''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/164579 Church records, 1857-1975] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1857-1975''' {{FSC|164579|item|disp=Church records, 1857-1975}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1857-1914''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/438199 Parish registers, 1857-1914] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1857-1914''' {{FSC|438199|item|disp=Parish registers, 1857-1914}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1907-1950''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/68259 Parish registers, 1907-1950] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1907-1950''' {{FSC|68259|item|disp=Parish registers, 1907-1950}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1883-1940''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/136263 Register of Anglican Maori birth, death records in Wairoa District, 1883-1940; also land deals] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1883-1940''' {{FSC|136263|item|disp=Register of Anglican Maori birth, death records in Wairoa District, 1883-1940; also land deals}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1886-1945''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/418277 Baptismal register, 1886-1945] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1886-1945''' {{FSC|418277|item|disp=Baptismal register, 1886-1945}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1890-1984''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/758020 Parish registers, 1890-1984] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1890-1984''' {{FSC|758020|item|disp=Parish registers, 1890-1984}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1852-1863''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/513861 Marriage records of Rev. John Morgan] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1852-1863''' {{FSC|513861|item|disp=Marriage records of Rev. John Morgan}} at FamilySearch - images


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==Catholic Records ==
==Catholic Records ==
===How to Find the Records===
[[File:New Zealand Catholic Dioceses.png|350px|thumb|right|<center>Catholic dioceses in New Zealand</center>]]
===Resources===
There are currently no Catholic church records for New Zealand available online. Most Catholic registers are kept in the parish where they were created. To find which parish your ancestor may have attended, visit the Catholic Diocesan website. There are six Catholic Dioceses in New Zealand:
There are currently no Catholic church records for New Zealand available online. Most Catholic registers are kept in the parish where they were created. To find which parish your ancestor may have attended, visit the Catholic Diocesan website. There are six Catholic Dioceses in New Zealand:
*'''Auckland''' [https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/ Catholic Diocese of Auckland] at 30 New St, St Mary’s Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
*'''Auckland''' [https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/ Catholic Diocese of Auckland] at 30 New St, St Mary’s Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
*'''Christchurch''' [https://chchcatholic.nz/ Catholic Diocese of Christchurch] at 2/9 Washington Way, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
*'''Christchurch''' [https://cdoc.nz/ Catholic Diocese of Christchurch] at 391 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
*'''Dunedin''' [https://www.cdd.org.nz/ Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin] at 300 Rattray St., Private Bag 1941, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
*'''Dunedin''' [https://www.cdd.org.nz/ Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin] at 300 Rattray St., Private Bag 1941, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
*'''Hamilton''' [https://www.cdh.org.nz/our-diocese Catholic Diocese of Hamilton] at 51 Grey Street, Hamilton East 3216, New Zealand
*'''Hamilton''' [https://www.cdh.org.nz/our-diocese Catholic Diocese of Hamilton] at 51 Grey Street, Hamilton East 3216, New Zealand
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The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Congregationalist records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Congregationalist records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].
The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Congregationalist records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Congregationalist records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
*'''1871-1905''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/210135 Marriages, 1871-1905] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1871-1905''' {{FSC|210135|item|disp=Marriages, 1871-1905}} at FamilySearch - images


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The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Methodist records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Methodist records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].
The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Methodist records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Methodist records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
*'''1830-1877''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/631678 Christenings and marriages from northern New Zealand, 1830-1877] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1830-1877''' {{FSC|631678|item|disp=Christenings and marriages from northern New Zealand, 1830-1877}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1844-1969''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/631992 Register of European names from Methodist records from Hokianga, New Zealand, 1834-1850] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1844-1969''' {{FSC|631992|item|disp=Register of European names from Methodist records from Hokianga, New Zealand, 1834-1850}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1846-1917''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/245816 Marriages, pre-1915] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1846-1917''' {{FSC|245816|item|disp=Marriages, pre-1915}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1830-1968''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/412881 Methodists records for New Zealand, 1830-1968] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1830-1968''' {{FSC|412881|item|disp=Methodists records for New Zealand, 1830-1968}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1878-1914''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/209761 Church records, 1840-1954] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1878-1914''' {{FSC|209761|item|disp=Church records, 1840-1954}} at FamilySearch - images


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*'''1856-1980''' [http://www.presbyterian.org.nz/archives/marriagesdatabase.htm Register of New Zealand Presbyterian Marriages 1848 to 1935] at the Presbyterian Research Centre - indexes
*'''1856-1980''' [http://www.presbyterian.org.nz/archives/marriagesdatabase.htm Register of New Zealand Presbyterian Marriages 1848 to 1935] at the Presbyterian Research Centre - indexes
*'''1848-1920''' [http://www.presbyterian.org.nz/archives/synodregionmarriages.htm Register of Otago & Southland Marriages 1848 to 1920] at the Presbyterian Research Centre - indexes
*'''1848-1920''' [http://www.presbyterian.org.nz/archives/synodregionmarriages.htm Register of Otago & Southland Marriages 1848 to 1920] at the Presbyterian Research Centre - indexes
*'''1881-1908''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/412678 St. David's Presbyterian Church : index to marriages, 1881-1908] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1881-1908''' {{FSC|412678|item|disp=St. David's Presbyterian Church : index to marriages, 1881-1908}} at FamilySearch - images


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==== Online Resources and Websites ====
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
*'''1875-1926''' {{RecordSearch|2367300|New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ, 1875-1926}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1875-1926''' {{RecordSearch|2367300|New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ, 1875-1926}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1907-1958''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1188832 Church register, 1907-1958] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1907-1958''' {{FSC|1188832|item|disp=Church register, 1907-1958}} at FamilySearch - images


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Some of New Zealand's records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org.
Some of New Zealand's records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org.
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
*'''1905-1972''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/455443 Marriage licenses, 1905-1972] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1905-1972''' {{FSC|455443|item|disp=Marriage licenses, 1905-1972}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1904-1971''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/175871 Marriage registers, 1904-1971] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1904-1971''' {{FSC|175871|item|disp=Marriage registers, 1904-1971}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1936-1940''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/447921 Record of lost and unknown members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1936-1940] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1936-1940''' {{FSC|447921|item|disp=Record of lost and unknown members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1936-1940}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1881-1929''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243711 Membership records, 1881-1929] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1881-1929''' {{FSC|243711|item|disp=Membership records, 1881-1929}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1884-1921''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243726 Membership records, 1884-1921] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1884-1921''' {{FSC|243726|item|disp=Membership records, 1884-1921}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1884-1922''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243715 Membership records, 1884-1922] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1884-1922''' {{FSC|243715|item|disp=Membership records, 1884-1922}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1886-1921''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243722 Membership records, 1886-1921] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1886-1921''' {{FSC|243722|item|disp=Membership records, 1886-1921}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1881-1921''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243719 Membership records, 1881-1921] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1881-1921''' {{FSC|243719|item|disp=Membership records, 1881-1921}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1884-1929''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243698 Membership records, 1884-1929] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1884-1929''' {{FSC|243698|item|disp=Membership records, 1884-1929}} at FamilySearch - images
*'''1884-1921''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243703 Membership records, 1884-1921] at FamilySearch - images
*'''1884-1921''' {{FSC|243703|item|disp=Membership records, 1884-1921}} at FamilySearch - images


More records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are available on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog]. Search for places within New Zealand.
More records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are available on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog]. Search for places within New Zealand.
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The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Lutheran parish registers. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Lutheran records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].
The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Lutheran parish registers. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Lutheran records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
*'''1850-1885''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/417349 Church records, 1850-1885] at FamilySearch - index and images
*'''1850-1885''' {{FSC|417349|item|disp=Church records, 1850-1885}} at FamilySearch - index & images


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