Curious why many left for New Zealand? (General)

by ElsieB, Saturday, September 05, 2020, 09:37 (1544 days ago) @ Mientajb

I have just joined the Forum so sorry it has taken so long to answer your question. I am also descended from the Barnett's who came to New Zealand. A family story I was told was the reason Henry and his family came was the ill health of their son, William, and they were advised the New Zealand climate would be better for him. As William died at the age of 81 I guess they were right in their decision to emigrate.