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The originals can only be ordered from the [https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/?OpenView '''Department of Internal Affairs: Births, Marriages, and Deaths'''], on the same site where indexes can be searched. Any other site that offers this service will mark up the price. | The originals can only be ordered from the [https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/?OpenView '''Department of Internal Affairs: Births, Marriages, and Deaths'''], on the same site where indexes can be searched. Any other site that offers this service will mark up the price. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In 1848, when the European population of New Zealand was becoming substantial, civil registration was begun. As a British colony, the format and system was broadly similar to the system of civil registration that had been established in England in 1837. At first it was voluntary and no marriages were recorded. In 1854 marriages were included and it became compulsory for Europeans in 1856. Changes in 1875 and 1880 increased the detail recorded in the registers, making them very rich sources for genealogists. Specific Maori registration was introduced in 1911 for marriages and 1913 for births and deaths, but suffered from non-universal coverage. | In 1848, when the European population of New Zealand was becoming substantial, civil registration was begun. As a British colony, the format and system was broadly similar to the system of civil registration that had been established in England in 1837. At first it was voluntary and no marriages were recorded. In 1854 marriages were included and it became compulsory for Europeans in 1856. Changes in 1875 and 1880 increased the detail recorded in the registers, making them very rich sources for genealogists. Specific Maori registration was introduced in 1911 for marriages and 1913 for births and deaths, but suffered from non-universal coverage. | ||
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