Requesting your records can bring up a range of emotions. Learn where you can find support to help you on your journey.
To request records about you or living whānau, you can:
You can also make a request by:
You can request records about a deceased whānau member if you are their legal representative. This means you are the executor of their will or trustee of their estate, or their next of kin.
Download the form to request deceased whānau records (146 KB, Pdf).
Presbyterian Support Southland will assess on a case-by-case basis whether you can receive your whānau member’s records.
They will need to see proof of your identity. For example, this can be a copy of your photo ID.
If your request is for records about living whānau, they will also ask you for proof of the whānau member’s written permission for you to access their records (an Authority to Act).
They may also ask you for other information to assist them in finding records, such as:
If your whānau is not able to give you consent, you may be able to access their records as their legal representative.
An example of being a legal representative is if the whānau member gave you enduring power of attorney.
If your request is for records about a deceased whānau member, they will also ask you for proof:
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