What is NZSG?

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI – WELCOME The New Zealand Society of Genealogists was established in 1967 by a small group of family history enthusiasts. In the 50 years since, we are firmly established as a national entity enjoying a strong and supportive membership base, with 60 Branches and Affiliated groups.

Who researches family trees?

genealogist
Tracing Ancestry. A professional genealogist can help you trace your ancestors. For example, a genealogist may be able to discover who your immigrant ancestors were and where they came from. Or, a genealogist can research one of your family lines back to a specific time period or individual.

What is the Māori name for genealogy?

Whakapapa
Whakapapa is the Māori term for genealogy.

Why is genealogy so popular?

Psychologist Roy Baumeister cynically concluded that genealogy’s popularity stemmed from the fact that it was the only “quest for self-knowledge” that boasted a “well-defined method,” whose “techniques were clear-cut, a matter of definite questions with definite answers.”

What is the difference between ancestry and genealogy?

Thus the difference between genealogical and genetic ancestry can be summed up by the observation that full siblings have identical genealogical ancestry but differ in their genetic ancestry, due to differences in the transmission of chromosomal segments from their parents.

What is the New Zealand genealogist?

The New Zealand Genealogist The New Zealand Genealogist is published bi-monthly by the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. It is a high quality publication that promotes the study of genealogy, and contains articles of interest to members, as well as new members’ interests, advertisements, and members’ queries.

Where can I start my nz Family Research?

Whether new to genealogy, or have a brick wall to be conquered, the Kiwi Collection is the place to start your NZ family research. We are your first point of call for New Zealand family history and genealogical research.

Where can I find information about Aotearoa New Zealand history?

Auckland Museum Online Cenotaph – Online Cenotaph is a digital social space where you can share and contribute to the records of those who served for Aotearoa New Zealand BDM Historical Records – search and order historical NZ Birth, Death & Marriage records

Where can I find public records in New Zealand?

Archway – NZ government site where you can find wills, army records, divorce records, company records etc. Auckland Museum Online Cenotaph – Online Cenotaph is a digital social space where you can share and contribute to the records of those who served for Aotearoa New Zealand