Hawke's Bay Genealogy

To stimulate interest among members and the general public in genealogy and family history research.
To provide resources and guidance for members and the general public to further their genealogy.
To provide assistance to people wishing to compile and preserve family histories from sources in New Zealand and overseas.

Daytime meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month at 10.00am at Tamatea Community Church, 1 York Avenue, Tamatea, Napier. Doors open at 9.30am.
Visitors are always welcome! Come along and find out more.

DNA Workshop - First Saturday of every second month starting from February 2026 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Tamatea Community Church. Facilitator: David De Maine.
Genealogy Workshop - First Saturday of every second month starting from March 2026 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Tamatea Community Church. Facilitator: Gillian Allison.
Ancestry @ the Library Group - First Wednesday of every month 10.00am - 12.00pm. Meeting room at Taradale Library, 24A White Street, Taradale. Facilitator: Gillian Allison.
Family Tree Makers Software Group - Second Sunday of every month 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Meeting room at Taradale Library, 24A White Street, Taradale. Facilitator: Gillian Allison.
Genealogy Public Help Desk - Last Thursday of every month 9.30am - 12.00pm. Taradale Library 24A White Street, Taradale.Faciltators: Alison Price Research Librarian, Napier Libraries and David De Maine Hawke's Bay Genealogy Group. Everyone welcome. See how Napier Libraries can help you with their own resources and access to subscription websites. Get assistance on where to start your journey. Or have you taken a DNA test and wondered what do I do next.

December 2025 and January 2026

Wednesday 3rd December 10.00am - 12.00pm Taradale Library. Ancestry @ the Library Group
No other meetings over the Christmas Holiday break (December and January 2026)

2026