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New Zealand implemented birth registration in 1848, following British colonial governance.

Before this, churches documented many births, particularly those of European settlers and Mִaori communities. The Department of Internal Affairs oversees official records, with restrictions for 100 years.




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APA citation (7th Ed.)

. (2025, February 24). *New Zealand Birth Records Index*. MyHeritage Wiki. https://www.myheritage.com/wiki/New_Zealand_Birth_Records_Index