OHbaby! Forums : Finding a ’missing’ person https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:52:30 +0000 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:08:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21317 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : He could possibly be and Aussie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505786&title=finding-a-missing-person#505786 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 21317
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 4:08pm

He could possibly be and Aussie citizen now for all I know....

Will try BDM though. You ladies are fantastic with your ideas!]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:08:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505786&title=finding-a-missing-person#505786 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : I think he&#039;d have to change...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505782&title=finding-a-missing-person#505782 Author: Maya
Subject: 21317
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 4:05pm

I think he'd have to change his name here where his birth was registered? Not sure but I wouldn't have thought you could just randomly change your name by deed poll in a country where you're not a citizen?]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:05:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505782&title=finding-a-missing-person#505782 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Try BDM Clare about the name change....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505434&title=finding-a-missing-person#505434 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 21317
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 11:29am

Try BDM Clare about the name change.

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:29:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505434&title=finding-a-missing-person#505434 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Thanks for the awesome ideas everyone! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505256&title=finding-a-missing-person#505256 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 21317
Posted: 01 October 2008 at 9:16am

Thanks for the awesome ideas everyone!

I will get the forms filled in and off today to the Sallies.

And does anyone know, would his New Zealand birth certificate show name changes made in Australia?]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:16:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505256&title=finding-a-missing-person#505256 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Def try the Sallies. Linky- that&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505151&title=finding-a-missing-person#505151 Author: surfergirl
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 10:30pm

Def try the Sallies. Linky - that's who we recommend at work. It's a great service. Often tho if the person doesn't want to make contact they can't be 'forced'. Good Luck!]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:30:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505151&title=finding-a-missing-person#505151 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Yeah I think there is a list of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505088&title=finding-a-missing-person#505088 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 9:38pm

Yeah I think there is a list of name changes at the "deed poll" place.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:38:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505088&title=finding-a-missing-person#505088 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Good point Teresa! Or you could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505067&title=finding-a-missing-person#505067 Author: Maya
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 9:24pm

Good point Teresa! Or you could look at the Deed Poll register (if there is such a thing? There must be?)]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:24:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505067&title=finding-a-missing-person#505067 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : If you could get a hold of his...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505015&title=finding-a-missing-person#505015 Author: busymum
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 8:50pm

If you could get a hold of his birth cert (would be $26 tho), i'm pretty sure it would give his current name if changed? I think it says "name" and then "name at birth" or something. Does anyone know?]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:50:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=505015&title=finding-a-missing-person#505015 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Good idea Clare, it does suck...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504911&title=finding-a-missing-person#504911 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 7:29pm

Good idea Clare, it does suck that you can't look at them online.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:29:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504911&title=finding-a-missing-person#504911 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Can&#039;t look at them online....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504788&title=finding-a-missing-person#504788 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 3:54pm

Can't look at them online. Poop!

Might get a cousin in Sydney from the other side of my family to see if she can look for me.]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:54:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504788&title=finding-a-missing-person#504788 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Yep, done Google heaps of times....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504785&title=finding-a-missing-person#504785 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 3:50pm

Yep, done Google heaps of times. Thanks for the electoral roll suggestion Becks! Just looking at that now.]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:50:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504785&title=finding-a-missing-person#504785 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : google! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504774&title=finding-a-missing-person#504774 Author: Candkids
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 3:42pm

google! ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:42:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504774&title=finding-a-missing-person#504774 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : In Oz you have to be on the electrol...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504765&title=finding-a-missing-person#504765 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 3:34pm

In Oz you have to be on the electrol roll as it is illegal not to vote, so you could try some rolls in Sydney.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:34:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504765&title=finding-a-missing-person#504765 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : ...Edited by HUNTD ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504746&title=finding-a-missing-person#504746 Author: palomino
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 3:22pm

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Edited by HUNTD]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:22:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504746&title=finding-a-missing-person#504746 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Sorry I am not too sure how to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504690&title=finding-a-missing-person#504690 Author: Natalie_G
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 3:01pm

Sorry I am not too sure how to find people, but I wish you luck in finding him and keeping my fingers crossed for you.]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:01:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504690&title=finding-a-missing-person#504690 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : LOL, Joscia I have tried Facebook,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504608&title=finding-a-missing-person#504608 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:18pm

LOL, Joscia I have tried Facebook, posting on Old Friends under lost and found at his old high school, tried googling his first name and his previous occupation, tried tracking down people he was friends with in Sydney.... Actually, just had an idea, think the Salvation Army has a family trace service - might contact them.]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:18:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504608&title=finding-a-missing-person#504608 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Sorry if this is really obvious...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504590&title=finding-a-missing-person#504590 Author: Joscia
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:09pm

Sorry if this is really obvious and random - but have you tried looking on Facebook??

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:09:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504590&title=finding-a-missing-person#504590 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : I don&#039;t know much about tracing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504585&title=finding-a-missing-person#504585 Author: Shadowdance
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:03pm

I don't know much about tracing people once they've left NZ :(

That's really sad that you've lost contact like that and for no reason of your own. Also a bit worrying that he just 'disappeared' after getting his life back in order.
Good luck in finding him :)]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:03:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504585&title=finding-a-missing-person#504585 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : The cheapest place to look would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504579&title=finding-a-missing-person#504579 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:59pm

The cheapest place to look would be on the electoral role, but that involves him a) not having changed his name and b) being registered to vote.]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:59:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504579&title=finding-a-missing-person#504579 <![CDATA[Finding a ’missing’ person : Just wondering if anyone would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504574&title=finding-a-missing-person#504574 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 21317
Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:57pm

Just wondering if anyone would know how to go about finding someone who has vanished themselves out of your life.

About 14 years ago one of my cousins cut of all contact with our entire family. He'd had a rough relationship with his parents and brother for a really long time, moved to Sydney in about 1996, and got into some serious drug taking and stuff, culminating in an o/d and admission into a psych ward. He then seemed to get his life together, got a lovely girlfriend and moved to Melbourne. Then, about 6 months after that he just stopped all contact. His mum and dad tracked him down with help of the police, and phoned him, when he realised who it was he hung up, and that is the last anyone has heard from him.

I think about him all the time. We have a big group of cousins all of similar ages, and we were all really close growing up. I miss him.

Anyone know how I could go about trying to trace him? I don't have a lot of money to spend, so free or cheaper options would be great.

We think he may have changed his name. So that could be a bit of a road block.]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:57:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21317&PID=504574&title=finding-a-missing-person#504574