Anglican Diocese of Waiapu

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What records does the Diocese of Waiapu hold?

The Diocese of Waiapu may hold records from

  • Abbotsford Home
  • St Hilda's Orphanage (also known as St Hilda's House).  

Records may include roll calls, minutes, and letters.  

Unfortunately, in most cases there are only records about the places themselves, and there may be no personal information about people who lived there in the records.

How do I request records from the Diocese of Waiapu?  

You can request records  by contacting the Diocesan Archivist:

They will let you know if they need any information or documents (for example, proof of identity) from you. They may also let you know what format you will receive copies of records in.

They need to respond to your request within 20 working days

Under the Privacy Act the Diocesan Archivist needs to respond to your request within 20 working days. If they need more time to complete your request, they need to tell you why and how much longer it will take them.

Your records may be redacted

The Diocesan Archivist may redact (remove or hide) information from your records if it is required by the Privacy Act. Learn more about redactions