Announcement: as of 1st August, 2025, The NZ Strange Occurrences Society is no longer an active group. We are no longer conducting paranormal investigations or responding to most emails about photo analysis, etc.
This website is being left as-is as an information resource.  
James Gilberd is still available as a consultant on paranormal matters for media, documentaries, drama productions. Email [email protected]

We're fans of the NZ comedy TV series Wellington Paranormal, but we have no ties to it, and we've been around far longer. Established in 2005 in Wellington, New Zealand, our paranormal investigation and research group is one of the most experienced paranormal interest groups in the country. Our free services include:

• analysis of photographs and videos possibly showing ghosts, spirits or other paranormal phenomena, and analysis of photographic anomalies
• consultation with the media on things to do with the unexplained and the paranormal
• consultation and research services for paranormal-themed film, TV and theatre productions
• we're very interested in paranormal-related art projects, video films, interviews, podcasts, student projects, etc - just ask.
  

Contact the New Zealand Strange Occurrences Society

'Spooked - Exploring the paranormal in New Zealand' - book by Dr Jo Davy & James Gilberd

Conducting paranormal investigations in New Zealand since 2006.

Analysis of paranormal photographs is one of our specialty areas.

"Edwin J Smith - Paranormal Investigator", novel by James Gilberd.

28th October 2023, James Gilberd talks paranormal on 'At Home and Abroad wit Harris and Walker' podcast. (Interview starts 20 minutes in)

Spooked: NZ Strange Occurrences Society public Facebook page

Welcome to the fold:
The Dunedin Strange Occurrences Society

Link to The Dunedin Strange Occurrences Society on Facebook

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"Only the closed mind is certain."
- from the film 'Dean Spanley'