Adoptions in New Zealand - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

looking for birth mother and sister

karlandchristine — 2 Dec 2008 12:52:10 GMT

i was adopted from bethany, napier I was born on 24 december 1970 and the only imformation i have is that my birth mother named me Trevor. I know my birth mother went on to have at least a daughter who she also adopted out

Looking for adopted brother

raewynaffleck — 15 Jun 2008 2:48:32 GMT

Looking for any information on brother of Jim Affleck son of James and Margorie nee Milne, given up for adoption in the last 1/4 of 1925 Registered as Milne David Affleck born in Helensville Hospital.Jim is aged and ill and would love to hear of any information or relations to this full brother of his.

Looking for Great Grandmother's birth family

pamelajwilson1 — 5 May 2008 12:08:18 GMT

I am looking for anyone related to the Kertland family of Roseneath, Wellington. My Great Grandmother, Ruth Olive Thomas Kertland was adopted by Florence Sarah Kertland (nee Butt) and William Kertland. My great grandmother was born in 1909. I am trying to find any more descendents of the Kertland family so that I can trace my family tree. Any assistance would be appreciated. I believe she may have had a cousin named Jessie Kertland, who married in 1919 to John Edward Creed. Thank you.

trying to find cousin

Elizabeth — 15 Feb 2006 10:10:38 GMT

I have recently found out that there is an extra family member who we knew nothing about and still have few details he was born either 1974- 1975 in Northland New Zealand either at Dargaville or Whangarae hospital any help that anyone can give me on how I might go about finding him would be greatly appreciated

Looking for lost brother

willewens61 — 21 Feb 2008 4:45:37 GMT

I am searching for my brother, Brian David Carr, born March 1958 at Eastern Bays Obstetric Hospital, Auckland New Zealand. Unfortunately I do not know his post-adoption name and only came to learn of his existence through a chance remark from a distant relative. Have tried CYF but they seem reluctant to assist due to privacy issues and the fact that I don't have his post-adoption name. Can anyone suggest any other avenues?

Missing half-brothers

Kerri Te Whaiti (nee Harding) — 7 Mar 2006 8:26:35 GMT

I have two half brothers of different ages with different mothers. One is possibly named Carl with a mother named ?Heather. Have no information on the other brother. My father's name is Alfred Harding who grew up in Pahiatua and Wellington.

Please contact me if you have any information at kerri.tewhaiti@hawkesbaydhb.govt.nz.

Thanks

looking for birth father

kiwiduncans — 9 Sep 2007 3:12:21 GMT

My husband is looking for his birth father Bernard Ross Boswell.Ross was born in Christchurch New Zealand on the 28th October 1946 and given up for adoption.We believe Bernard may have been an American.Any help would be wonderful.
Many thanks Lyn

Bronwyn Hall Stubbing/Geoffrey Hall /and or Dolores Nobbs Familys

Joy — 27 Mar 2006 10:53:33 GMT

Hello, Im searching for any details of my birth mother Bronwyn Hall Stubbing divorced '73 from Albert John Stubbing in NSW. Im unable to get good followthrough, if anyone knows of me or them please e-mail me. Thanks

Looking for Elizabeth Anne(Liz, Betty) Jones (Grey?)

kerry01171 — 21 May 2007 5:26:01 GMT

Looking for Elizabeth born in Auckland on the 5 November 1963, Born Elizabeth Anne Jones, but may have also used the last name Grey at some stage.

She is my husbands birth mother he was born on the 15th of December 1979 in Henderson Auckland, Born Malcolm Stuart Jones.

Been told she had a father Alan and an older sister Edith.
Could possibly still have west auckland connections, believed to be still in Auckland or maybe Hamilton?
She may have two other children, maybe another son?

Keen to hear from her or anyone that knows or knew her.

Trilby Gertrude Jane Mumford Frater

meldraco — 10 Aug 2007 6:56:45 GMT

My mother was fostered as a baby but never adopted. I am trying to find any information on her natural mother. My mother(kathleen Bernice Frater) was born in Wellington(?) on 6 September 1936, her mothers name on the birth cert reads Trilby Gertrude Jane Mumford Frater, father unknown. Any information would be fantastic

looking for birth mother

Marie — 9 Nov 2006 12:32:30 GMT

I am looking for my birh mother whom I believe returned to N.Z form Australia. her name is Judith. I was born in country NSW (narrandera)in the mid 50's. If anyone has any information, I'd love to hear from you

looking for 1/2 brother

ashay6 — 14 Jun 2007 12:48:57 GMT

I am seeking my 1/2 brother who was born in Waitra, Taranaki, New Zealand on 25 August 1969 approx to Frances Carol Chisnall. My brother was given the name of Toby in the Waitra Maternity Axuliray hospital as it took them a few weeks to find a home for him. I have always wanted to meet my older brother since I was told about him but with laws I was unable to find him. Mum has said it was fine for me to search for him in anyway I can. If anyone knows of Toby or where he is, I would love to meet him.

Caroline Mary Johnston

plantingthyme — 23 Aug 2007 10:25:35 GMT

Looking for family of Caroline Mary Johnston born 10th May 1954 at Alexandra Home in Wellington. Mother's details are Elisabeth Ann Ross Johnston, aged 24, born in Christchurch.

Bronwyn Hall Stubbing/daughter of Geoffrey Hall/ Tasmania

Joy — 31 Mar 2006 4:47:36 GMT

Hi, Im looking for any information on my birth father, my mums name is Bronwyn, had me at 16, obc says my dad was 18, sec.9 states he too was adopted by a pakeaha family, in 1968 he was said to have worked at Kinleith mill making a go at the family trait electritian. Bronwyn later married a man in NZ by the name Albert John Stubbing (unsure if that is my dad). Then later in 1973 divorced in NSW. any detail is greatly appreciated.

lost sister

marcusandcandice — 12 Mar 2007 7:31:39 GMT

Loooking for my grandfathers sister. Her name is Themla Williamson, b about 1921 Wellington. Was sent down to the Sth Island as a child reasons unknown. Her parents were Albert and Elizabeth Williamson. Any information would be grateful.

Half-Brothers

littledixie55 — 3 Feb 2007 2:36:04 GMT

I am searching for a set of twins born in New Zealand in 1942 or 1943. They were adoped at birth. There father was a US Marine station there during WW11 from Georgia. If anyone knows of a set of twins matching this description please e-mail me at littledixie55@bellsouth.net
Thanks Lois Howard Rodgers

Twin Boys

littledixie55 — 5 Feb 2007 1:57:40 GMT

I am searching for a set of twin boys that were born in New Zealand around 1940-1943. Father was a Marine station in New Zealand at the time, if anyone has this information or knows anyone that does please please e-mail me at littledixie55@bellsouth.net.

Half-Brothers

littledixie55 — 21 Jan 2007 9:51:11 GMT

I am looking for a set of twin boys born in 1943 in New Zealand to --- --- and given up for adoption to different families. Father was a Marine station in New Zealand at the time.Please e-mail littledixie55@bellsouth.net with any info . Thanks Lois

Half Brothers

littledixie55 — 14 Jan 2007 1:25:04 GMT

I am looking for a set of twins born 1942-1943 in New Zealand at the Salvation Hospital to a Foster,she gave up them up for adoption.Boys were adopted seperately.Any info will help. Contact me littledixie55@bellsouth.net

Looking for HUGHES / HEWS family of New Zealand

eastcoastynz — 7 Dec 2006 11:18:16 GMT

im trying to locate a heather hughes (hews)? who was living in tauranga, new zealand when she fell pregnant and had a baby boy in a new plymouth hospital 24th june 1963.
all i know about the father is he was greek and based in possably wigrim airbase in auckland new zealand.
if you have any information that might help in my search please email me at trish1784@hotmail.com.
im desperate to find my fathers birth parents before its to late.

searching for half brother

anna & nicky — 11 Nov 2006 11:28:18 GMT

half brother

lorinda thomas — 14 Sep 2006 4:52:28 GMT

Am searching for a half brother born about 53 years ago in New Zealand and given for adoption to friends of the father.My mother was 17 years old at the time and was abandoned by her family.

RODGERS - Hawkes Bay -1940's

allano165 — 12 Aug 2006 4:33:00 GMT

Looking for Baby Rodgers (sex unknown) born in the Hawkes Bay (possibly Napier/Hastings) in the late 1940's.

Gerard Connor

Tracey Profner — 7 Mar 2006 7:09:53 GMT

I am looking for my brother who was born in Lower Hutt in 1965 to Phyllis Connor. His birth name is Gerard Connor. He was given up adoption and I would really like to make contact with him. I believe he was living in Waikato sometime in the last 10 years.

Susanna Marie TAYLOR

Wayne ANDRESEN — 18 May 2006 7:59:22 GMT

Looking for my sister born 31 October 1966 Auckland and given for adoption.
You have two younger brothers who would like to make contact.
Regards,
Wayne.

Searching for my Natural Parents

RichardThyssens — 20 Nov 2005 4:40:14 GMT

I was born in Porirua Wellington New Zealand on 21st March 1966 to an Isabelle Anne (nee Sinclair) Sanderson aged approx 34 years and a Raymond Sanderson aged also approx 34 years old. I believe my natural parents were married and residing in the Wellington area. I was adopted out at the age of 6 weeks old and i believe i may b e the youngest of 8 - 9 siblings. My birth mother was born in Scotland and my brith father was born and raised in New Zealand ( not Maori). My adopted fathers work brought me our family out to live in Australia when I was only a young boy and I have lived here ever since. Recently I have had the urge to make contact with my natural parents and perhaps even my siblings.
Any information, guidance, advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any details you may have even if you think they may be irrelevant .

brother

brenda — 19 Mar 2006 4:34:35 GMT

My brother was born at Merton Remuera in April 1948. Seeking relatives.

Stella Jane STEPHENS

Robynne Lozier — 16 Nov 2005 9:44:10 GMT

Half-Brothers

Lois H. Rodgers — 10 Mar 2006 8:07:49 GMT

I am searching for my half-brothers born 04/1943 in New Zealand to; a girl named Foster, a set of twins given up for adoption . One brothers name is Kerry Patrick Foster (Found) but still trying to find his brother Nicklaus Stephen ? (Goes by Steve)don't know is last name now. Believe to be living in Australia now. Anyone with any information please e-mail me littledixie55@bellsouth.net.Thanks.

Jacqueline Mary ROSS

Robert Holder — 27 Feb 2006 12:53:03 GMT

Trying to find Jacqueline Mary Ross. Born Waimate, New Zealand on 12th December 1947.
In 1967 she had a baby boy in Brisbane QLD Australia.
Understand if contact does not want to be made, but would like medical history.

Half-Brothers

littledixie55 — 18 Nov 2005 12:37:33 GMT

I am looking for my half-brothers a set of twins that were born in or around 1942-1943 in New Zealand. My father was station in New Zealand during WW 11 and met someone their they had a set of twins boys, I don't know their names or their Mothers name so I am looking for a needle in a haystack so to speak but if anyone knows of a set of twins please e-mail me at littledixie55@bellsouth.net. Thanks in Advance. Lois Howard Rodgers
My Father was Melvin Thomas Howard Pvt FC USMC.

Looking for mum & dad

stephen eric gregory — 8 Oct 2005 6:30:35 GMT

Hi,I am new to this and i am trying to find my real mother & father,I was born on the 2nd of july 1967 and was adopted out to keith & grace gregory in 1967.Im not sure what my birth name was but my adopted parent's named me stephen eric gregory,I was born in zew zealand but was never told about my real mother & father's history, If any one think's that thay may be able to help me PLEASE email me.I now live in australia.Thank you.
Stephen Gregory.

searching

rusty_31 — 25 Sep 2005 10:39:48 GMT

I am searching for my half brother.
His name was Steven John Crosbie.
I know he was adopted out and now has a different,
surname. his surname is Bristowe.
If any body knows of this person please email me.

Leslie McCormick - Half Sister

John McKenzie — 15 Sep 2005 1:42:29 GMT

Born 67-68 Rangiora. to Leslie McCormick of Ashburton 2/10/47. Birth Father deceased last name Woodham also of Ashburton. Adopted by family in Kaikora at birth.

Adoption of Nephew; 1979, New Zealand

galemoody05 — 24 May 2006 1:01:15 GMT

trying to find nephew born 26-1-79 at essex hospital in ch ch
hospital burnt down some records were lost all we know is that he was adopted 8-2 79 he was born 10.55am 8lbs 3ozs` my sister has been looking for him for yrs there are other brothers and sisters out there willing to met him also far as we know he was adoptd by a austrailan couple already with a 2yr old
thanking you

Half sister

Sarah — 1 Jul 2005 9:34:13 GMT

Hi I am looking for my half sister.
She was born between August 1973 and December 1974.
Her mums name is Gaynor and her father is Maurice Roche.
She was concieved in Timaru and I am assuming she was adopted out from Timaru.
This is all the information I have managed to gather.
I would love to meet her. We have three other half sisters and a half baby brother. She has two neices and our Dad is still alive.
Sarah

Find half brother

Adele — 18 Jun 2005 8:18:33 GMT

My half brother was born in 1964/1965 to a 15 yr old he was born in Palmerston, 1 hour north of Dunedin in the south Island. His paternal father is Len Simpson. if this fits you or anyone knows a male aged 40/41yrs who this may be please contact me.

Mary O'Brien & Son Gordon O'Brien

Christine Blackburn — 9 Jun 2005 11:44:23 GMT

Hi
Hoping someone may have information on my Grandfather Gordon.
He was born to a Mary O'Brien in New Lynn, New Zealand Nov 1904. Father unknown renamed Robert Edward Sands after being adopted 9 months after his birth and then taken to Melbourne, Australia
Hope someone may be able to help.
Thank you Christine