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In New Zealand there are several major types of repositories for genealogical records: | In New Zealand there are several major types of repositories for genealogical records: | ||
* National and department archives | * National and department archives | ||
* National library | * National library | ||
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* Church archives | * Church archives | ||
* Genealogical and Historical Societies | * Genealogical and Historical Societies | ||
Many of these repositories have web sites on the Internet. Some web sites and e-mail addresses are given below along with postal addresses. In addition, some other New Zealand sites of interest can be accessed through the web site for Archives New Zealand. The web site address is given below. | Many of these repositories have web sites on the Internet. Some web sites and e-mail addresses are given below along with postal addresses. In addition, some other New Zealand sites of interest can be accessed through the web site for Archives New Zealand. The web site address is given below. | ||
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* Reference materials | * Reference materials | ||
Archives New Zealand is open to the public. You can search the online catalog at: | Archives New Zealand is open to the public. You can search the online catalog at: | ||
*http://archway.archives.govt.nz/ | |||
'''Archives New Zealand (Head Office)<br>''' | '''Archives New Zealand (Head Office)<br>''' | ||
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=== Regional Offices of Archives New Zealand === | === Regional Offices of Archives New Zealand === | ||
There are also regional offices of Archives New Zealand which collect records within the areas they serve. Contact details for regional offices are: | There are also regional offices of Archives New Zealand which collect records within the areas they serve. Contact details for regional offices are: | ||
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Helpful guides to the National Archives collection are: | Helpful guides to the National Archives collection are: | ||
''Family History at National Archives''. Wellington: Allen & Unwin/National Archives, 1990, (FHL book 993.1 D27f). | ''Family History at National Archives''. Wellington: Allen & Unwin/National Archives, 1990, (FHL book 993.1 D27f). | ||
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=== Department Archives | === Department Archives === | ||
In addition to Archives New Zealand and its regional offices, some government departments retain custody of the records they generate. Civil registration records are held by the Department of Internal Affairs in the Central Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Wills and probate records from 1990 to the present are held either at the High Courts of the Justice Department or by the Public Trust Office. Land records are held by Land Information New Zealand. The records of the various departments are open to the public. You can read more about these departments and their records under the appropriate record headings on this site. | In addition to Archives New Zealand and its regional offices, some government departments retain custody of the records they generate. Civil registration records are held by the Department of Internal Affairs in the Central Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Wills and probate records from 1990 to the present are held either at the High Courts of the Justice Department or by the Public Trust Office. Land records are held by Land Information New Zealand. The records of the various departments are open to the public. You can read more about these departments and their records under the appropriate record headings on this site. | ||
=== National Library of New | === National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa === | ||
The National Library of New | The National Library of New Zealand has the largest collection of reference and research materials in the country. It has a rich collection of family history resources. The Alexander Turnbull Library, which is New Zealand's main research Library, is a division of the National Library. Besides published items, the Turnbull Library holds New Zealand's largest collection of private manuscripts and archives. | ||
For advice on researching your family history or whakapapa, go to http://www.natlib.govt.nz/services/get-advice/family-history | For advice on researching your family history or whakapapa, go to http://www.natlib.govt.nz/services/get-advice/family-history | ||
'''''''''Alexander Turnbull Library'''<br>Cnr Molesworth and Aitken Streets<br>Wellington<br>New | '''''''''Alexander Turnbull Library'''<br>Cnr Molesworth and Aitken Streets<br>Wellington<br>New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-4) 474-3120<br>Fax: (64-4) 474-3063<br>Email: <span class="link-mailto">[mailto:atl@natlib.govt.nz atl@natlib.govt.nz]</span><br>Internet: <span class="link-external">http://www.natlib.govt.nz/atl</span>'' | ||
Mailing address:<br>Alexander Turnbull Library<br>PO Box 12349<br>Wellington 6144<br>New | Mailing address:<br>Alexander Turnbull Library<br>PO Box 12349<br>Wellington 6144<br>New Zealand | ||
'''National Library of New <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Zealand</span><br>'''Cnr Molesworth and Aitken Streets<br>Thorndon<br>Wellington<br>New | '''National Library of New <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Zealand</span><br>'''Cnr Molesworth and Aitken Streets<br>Thorndon<br>Wellington<br>New Zealand | ||
Mailing address:<br>PO Box 1467<br>Wellington 6140<br>New | Mailing address:<br>PO Box 1467<br>Wellington 6140<br>New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-4)474-3000<br>Fax: 64-4-474-3035<br>Email: <span class="link-mailto">[mailto:information@natlib.govt.nz information@natlib.govt.nz]</span><br>Internet:<br><span class="link-external">http://www.natlib.govt.nz/collections/areas-of-focus/family-history</span> | ||
The catalog of published items for both the National Library and the Alexander Turnbull Library (the latter from 1984) is found at: | The catalog of published items for both the National Library and the Alexander Turnbull Library (the latter from 1984) is found at: | ||
* http://www.natlib.govt.nz/catalogues/library-catalogue | |||
The Alexander Turnbull Library has published its pre-1984 catalog on microfiche. It is available at many academic and public libraries. The Family History Library holds this catalog (FHL fiche 6343237; 793 parts) but it does not circulate to Family History Centers. | The Alexander Turnbull Library has published its pre-1984 catalog on microfiche. It is available at many academic and public libraries. The Family History Library holds this catalog (FHL fiche 6343237; 793 parts) but it does not circulate to Family History Centers. | ||