Births, deaths and marriages - Whānautanga, matenga, mārenatanga

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New Zealand Government historical records for births, deaths and marriages are available to search online. Searches are free, and certificates can be ordered by using your credit card.
Important Births, Deaths and Marriages Information
Births, Deaths and Marriages Office United Kingdom Bank HolidayThe Births, Deaths and Marriages office in London will be closed on Monday 27th of May for United Kingdom Bank Holiday. During this time a Call Out service is available by appointment, please contact us for further information. Our office will reopen with full services on Tuesday 28th of May 2012.
Births, Deaths and Marriages Queen's Birthday Opening Hours
Births, Deaths and Marriages will be closed on Monday the 3rd of June for Queen's Birthday. During this time a Call Out service is available for urgent death registrations and other urgent matters, please contact us for further information. Our office will reopen with full services on Tuesday the 4th of June