The National Archives (UK)
Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
Research requests submitted to The National Archives at Kew for historical records relating to the Hawke's Bay investigation. The UK archives hold significant colonial-era records, WWII intelligence files, and diplomatic correspondence relevant to New Zealand matters.
Reference: CAS-306202-P2K8T1
Wide-ranging research request covering multiple record categories relevant to the Hawke's Bay investigation.
Status
Response Received
Record Types
Multiple Categories
German Intelligence Records
WWII-era records relating to German nationals in New Zealand and the Pacific
Relevance: Empire Tung Oil Products Ltd, K.W. Schmidt connections
Colonial Administration Records
New Zealand colonial records held in UK archives
Relevance: Historical land transactions, trust formations
Shipping and Maritime Records
Vessel registrations, cargo manifests, and maritime incidents
Relevance: Deep Sea II, fishing industry historical records
Foreign Office Correspondence
Diplomatic communications relating to New Zealand matters
Relevance: Post-war immigration, identity documentation
CO (Colonial Office)
New Zealand colonial administration records, land grants, and governance documents
KV (Security Service)
MI5 files on persons of interest, including German nationals in Commonwealth countries
FO (Foreign Office)
Diplomatic correspondence and consular records relating to New Zealand
BT (Board of Trade)
Company registrations, shipping records, and trade documentation