Kiwi Resources
If your research starts in New Zealand, then you will need to find records in New Zealand. In this guide, you will find information on where to find records, both at a national level and at a local level.
The Kiwi Resources is only available to NZSG Members. Not a member? Find out more about the benefits of being an NZSG Member.
Inspired by Anne Bromell #2567, our list of national resources aims to be a comprehensive guide to finding records in New Zealand.
Anne joined our Society in 1980 and became President in 1983. Amongst her many achievements were a series of books on family history resources in New Zealand. Her last book 'New Zealand beginner's guide to family history research' was published in conjunction with the NZSG in 2004, the year of her death.
There are lots of records available at a local level that may refer to your family or provide more information about their lives. Our list is your way to quickly find them. They are arranged into 21 districts. Entries for each district include local councils, libraries, museums and archives as well the local NZSG branch and historical societies.
In 2006, the NZSG launched its Regional Guides edited by Vivienne Parker. These were a set of handbag-sized books to help you when you are travelling to research. With the availability of the internet wherever you are, these guides are now reimagined as an online guide to help you with both your travel plans and research from home. We would like to thank the dozens of people who contributed to the original Regional Guides and the many more who have contributed to these.
06/12/2025