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Passenger lists from New Zealand provide a window into the country’s settlement from the 1830s onward, particularly during the waves of British colonization in the mid- to late-19th century. These lists include assisted and unassisted immigrants arriving at ports such as Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. Many settlers came under government schemes, especially from Britain and Ireland, with later waves including Scandinavians, Dalmatians, and Chinese. The records often note names, ages, occupations, origin, and ship details. For genealogists, these sources are vital for tracing migration routes, understanding family origins, and uncovering stories of pioneering ancestors who helped shape New Zealand’s cultural fabric.
