National Library of New Zealand
Family history research involves studying the genealogy (or ancestry) of a family, often with a focus on the particular events and circumstances of their lives.
You might want to:
find out if family stories are true
locate missing relatives
find out when your family came to New Zealand
produce a family tree
publish a book about a family member or group
find descendants or ancestors of particular people
organise a family reunion.
Here are some basic steps to help you start researching your family history.
