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==Libraries==
==Libraries==
===National Libraries===
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.  
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.  
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Mailing address: PO Box 1467, Wellington 6140, New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-4)474-3000<br>Fax: 64-4-474-3035<br>Email: information@natlib.govt.nz<br>[http://www.natlib.govt.nz/collections/areas-of-focus/family-history Website]<br>
Mailing address: PO Box 1467, Wellington 6140, New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-4)474-3000<br>Fax: 64-4-474-3035<br>Email: information@natlib.govt.nz<br>[http://www.natlib.govt.nz/collections/areas-of-focus/family-history Website]<br>
[https://natlib-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=NLNZ Catalog, published items]
[https://natlib-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=NLNZ Catalog, published items]
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===Local Libraries===
Smaller public libraries may also have family history collections. Listed below are some major libraries in New Zealand with collections of records valuable to family history research.&nbsp; Contact these libraries and ask about their collections, hours, services, and fees.
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'''[http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/ Auckland City Libraries]'''<br>Lorne Street<br>Auckland<br>New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-9)&nbsp;307-7795<br>Email: [mailto:Library_Family_History@aucklandcity.govt.nz Library_Family_History@aucklandcity.govt.nz]<br>Internet: http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/heritage/familyhistory/Pages/familyhistory.aspx<br>
'''[http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/ Auckland City Libraries]'''<br>Lorne Street<br>Auckland<br>New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-9)&nbsp;307-7795<br>Email: [mailto:Library_Family_History@aucklandcity.govt.nz Library_Family_History@aucklandcity.govt.nz]<br>Internet: http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/heritage/familyhistory/Pages/familyhistory.aspx<br>
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It has a large collection of records for New Zealand, as well as for other areas of the world.&nbsp; A published guide to their collection is available: ''Researching Family History in the Collections of&nbsp; Auckland City Libraries.'' (Auckland: Auckland City Library, 1997.)  
It has a large collection of records for New Zealand, as well as for other areas of the world.&nbsp; A published guide to their collection is available: ''Researching Family History in the Collections of&nbsp; Auckland City Libraries.'' (Auckland: Auckland City Library, 1997.)  
 
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'''Central Auckland Research Centre:''' <br>http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/heritage/researchcentres/centralaucklandresearchcentre/Pages/centralaucklandresearchcentre.aspx
'''Central Auckland Research Centre:''' <br>http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/heritage/researchcentres/centralaucklandresearchcentre/Pages/centralaucklandresearchcentre.aspx
<br>http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/About/locationandhours/Pages/locationandhours.aspx
<br>http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/About/locationandhours/Pages/locationandhours.aspx
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Internet: http//dunedinlibraries.com/home  
Internet: http//dunedinlibraries.com/home  
 
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'''Invercargill City Library'''<br>Private Bag 90111.  
'''Invercargill City Library'''<br>Private Bag 90111.  


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Internet: [http://www.ilibrary.co.nz www.ilibrary.co.nz]  
Internet: [http://www.ilibrary.co.nz www.ilibrary.co.nz]  
 
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'''Gisborne''' Public Library known as  
'''Gisborne''' Public Library known as  


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Internet: [http://www.gpl.govt.nz www.gpl.govt.nz]
Internet: [http://www.gpl.govt.nz www.gpl.govt.nz]
 
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The Hocken Library has a large collection of archival publications, and pictorial material pertaining to the Otago and Southland areas of the South Island. <br>
The Hocken Library has a large collection of archival publications, and pictorial material pertaining to the Otago and Southland areas of the South Island. <br>
*[https://www.otago.ac.nz/library/hocken/otago414401.html Published materials] online catalogue
*[https://www.otago.ac.nz/library/hocken/otago414401.html Published materials] online catalogue
*[https://www.otago.ac.nz/library/hocken/otago038925.html Manuscripts and archives]
*[https://www.otago.ac.nz/library/hocken/otago038925.html Manuscripts and archives]
 
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'''Macmillan Brown Library'''<br>University of Canterbury<br>Private Bag 4800<br>Christchurch 8140<br>New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-3)&nbsp;364-2753<br>Email: [mailto:macbrown@libr.canterbury.ac.nz macbrown@libr.canterbury.ac.nz]<br>Internet: http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/mb/  
'''Macmillan Brown Library'''<br>University of Canterbury<br>Private Bag 4800<br>Christchurch 8140<br>New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-3)&nbsp;364-2753<br>Email: [mailto:macbrown@libr.canterbury.ac.nz macbrown@libr.canterbury.ac.nz]<br>Internet: http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/mb/  
===University Libraries===
===University Libraries===
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'''University of Auckland Library'''<br>Private Bag 92-019<br>Auckland Mail Centre 1142<br>New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-9)&nbsp;373-7599<br>Internet: http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/  
'''University of Auckland Library'''<br>Private Bag 92-019<br>Auckland Mail Centre 1142<br>New Zealand<br>Telephone: (64-9)&nbsp;373-7599<br>Internet: http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/  


It has a large microfilmed collection of Maori Land Court minute books and other material pertaining to Maori studies. Old maps showing old Land Claims for Auckland and&nbsp;Northland. Also maps of Auckland 1847, Auck. South 1859-64&nbsp;  
It has a large microfilmed collection of Maori Land Court minute books and other material pertaining to Maori studies. Old maps showing old Land Claims for Auckland and&nbsp;Northland. Also maps of Auckland 1847, Auck. South 1859-64&nbsp;
 
==Museums==
==Museums==
<br>'''Auckland Museum and War Memorial Museum'''<br>'''Tamaki Paenga Hira<br>'''Domain Drive<br>Auckland<br>New Zealand  
<br>'''Auckland Museum and War Memorial Museum'''<br>'''Tamaki Paenga Hira<br>'''Domain Drive<br>Auckland<br>New Zealand  
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