It can be difficult to find adoption records that you are looking for and how you can get them as, in New Zealand, adoption records are held by several government departments, private agencies and sometimes family solicitors. ConnectionsNZL can assist you to identify where records are held.
This page provides information on how to find and request the records for:
This web page provides answers to FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about adoption records of CYF and other agencies; and changes in access to an adpted persons birth records. History of NZ Adoption helps you to learn about how an adoption story may have unfolded