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That's the puzzle. His kids don't know, and I was too young to know. But not likely that anyone in the family would have taken him back. I have one other person to ask - if she is still alive. Just need to find that lady - she was over 90 at the time covid 19 hit, and her grandson was made redundant at the same time as my daughter - so have lost contact with him.

Yes, I have found his arrival date back to NZ. But it appears that he didn't leave with his family. I already have the list  for when the family left, but he is not with them.

Had confirmation from Hawera Genealogy group regarding my Uncle's change of name, from Moy to Chong. However, haven't found any evidence of an official name change ie via Deed Poll. Would this have to have been done, in order for him to go about his daily life, like get married, vote etc. If so, where should I be looking for this? Also another mystery. It appears as if he returned to NZ at the age of 8, with his Mother, in 1939. I can't find him ever leaving NZ.  Also he was enrolled at primary school from 1937 to 1944.

Have had advice re Deceased on Birth Certificate. BDM Notarise the Death on the Birth Certificate - to prevent fraud.

I have just received a copy of the birth certificate from BDM. Unfortunately there was nothing new to what I thought. But the name of the child was Joseph (Deceased) Moy. Now that astounds me, as my Uncle Joe was not deceased at birth. The address he was born was correct. Main Street, Manaia. Can anyone tell me what the word Deceased was in reference to? No Father was recorded. The DOB is correct 28/1/32.