Hawke's Bay Branch

of

 

   The New Zealand Society of Genealogists

 

 

Latest News

 

Archives Wellington 

 

  •  You are now able to access both the National Library holdings and Wellington Archive's holdings from the Katherine Mansfield Reading Room at the National Library. Hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, Library collections are available from 9am to 1 pm. Archivists and Librarians are available to help. 
  • If planning a visit and you would like to access Archives New Zealand collections, could you use the pre-order form available on the Archives website
  • Archives has improved its Collection Search web page to make it easier to find records.

 

 

RootsTech 2027

  • Registration is now open for RootsTech 2027 either in person or online,

  • Classes and sessions from previous years are available to watch online free. Will will need to register which is also free.
  • Topics include Analysis; DNA; General Research; Organizing Research, ai and many more subjects. If you have an interest in ai there will be a number of presentations which will be sure to capture your interest.

RootsTech - Register for free

 

N.Z. Ancestor Search Helper

  • When was the last time you checked out this New Zealand website.

  • Luke Howison has now added New Zealand Intentions to Marry 1855 to 1930.

  • You might even find a photo of your ancestor.
  • See link on the Resources Page - New Zealand

 

Release of 1926 Census of Ireland

  • This is the first census after Ireland became the Irish Free State and bridges the gap between the 1911 census and later records.
  • Released 18th April 2026
  • Does not include Northern Ireland.

  • To search for your ancestors click here


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Auckland Family History Expo

  • The 2026 expo is to be held Friday 9th October to Sunday 11th October 2026. (School holidays)
  • To be held at historic Kings College just a 400 metre walk from the Middlemore train Station.
  • If you are thinking of attending put these dates in your diary and watch for updates

 

18th AFFHO Congress

  • The New Zealand Society of Genealogists is hosting the 18th Congress of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations. This wil be held in Wellington 11 - 14 February 2027 at Rutherford House, Victoria University of Wellington. The NZSG has set up a website which you can view here.
  • Early bird registrations are available @NZD395 through until 14 November 2026. After that it increases to NZD495.
  • Keynote Speaker is Jonny Perl Developer of the DNA Painter website and Wato and Wato Plus (What are the Odds)