The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography database has been created primarily for selection purposes. For this reason, public access to it has been restricted. As a very large and growing store of information about New Zealanders, however, it has great potential as a research tool. By storing details about our ancestors, the database is a priceless treasure for future generations. It is hoped to make it available gradually online so that it can be used by students and researchers.
It is important to maintain the usefulness of the database by continuing to add to it. We are particularly interested in people who were active between 1961 and 1980 (even if they are still alive), but anyone who made a contribution to New Zealand society is eligible for inclusion in the database. Although the person you nominate may not be selected for the published volumes of the Dictionary, his or her details will be retained permanently for the future benefit of researchers.
If you would like to make a nomination, please follow these steps:
Click on appropriate letter for the surname of the person you are looking for.
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Download the Nomination Form (in Word Format). Right click on the link above and choose 'save target as' to save it to your computer. If you are using Internet Explorer clicking on the link will open the document in your browser—choose 'Save As' from the File menu to save it to your computer.
[ Related link: List of subjects published in the five volumes of the Dictionary ]
