The Royal New Zealand Fencibles were retired soldiers recruited in the British Isles as armed settlers for the defence of Auckland. The regiment of 721 men and their families arrived in New Zealand between 1847 and 1852. Upon arrival they were given land and settled in Howick, Panmure, Otahuhu, and Onehunga: a fencible settlement has been recreated at Howick Historical village.
Auckland City Library has various fencible records, including The Fencible Bugle, the Journal of the New Zealand Fencible Society. See a complete list of materials in our catalogue.
The Royal New Zealand Fencibles List enables researchers to keep in contact with one another, discuss research problems, provide help to others, keep informed of new information and archives available,and provide a place to submit queries.
The Fencible Society of New Zealand showcases Howick Historical Village. | 
