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Archives Wellington 

 

  • From 1st September 2025 you will be 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 2026

  • Bought to you by Family Search.  5 - 7 March 2026.

  • A fantastic event including Learning, Innovation, Inspiration and Connections.

  • Classes and sessions are available to watch online from previous years
  • These include Analysis; DNA; General Research; Organizing Research and many more subjects. 
  • They are free to watch.

 

RootsTech - Register for free

 

N.Z. Ancestor Search Helper

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

  • Luke Howison has now added New Zealand Intentions to Marry 1855 to 1890.

  • You might even find a photo of you 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.
  • Public release is due 18th April 2026
  • Does not include Northern Ireland
  • If you would like to have a behind the scenes look at the preparation undertaken click here

 

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