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    Research guides and resources

    Use our research guides and resources to find out more about your family history, whakapapa, or local history.

    • Family history research guide

      Interested in tracing your family tree? Follow our family history research guide to get started.

    • A black and white photograph of a whānau

      Whakapapa research guide

      Want to know the story of your tupuna? All you need to know to trace your whakapapa.

    • Local history research guide

      Find resources to help you with researching people, places, organisations and events.

    • Old family photo

      Family and local history online resources

      Key resources to help you track down your ancestry or get local or international history.

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