I happened on your query while browsing the internet so thought I should reply. I'm John Noad from Brisbane Aust. My email is
jnoad@optusnet.com.au If you could let me know your specific interest in the Noad family I might be able to help just a little bit. I see your are in NZ and I'll be visiting there in Feb next - Christchurch, Te Anu & Queenstown. Maybe also Auckland and bay of islands. Anyway I look foward to hearing from you.
Regards, John Noad