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New Zealand Completed Requests / 8-10 August - Auckland Family History Expo
« on: Friday 01 August 25 21:47 BST (UK)  »
Auckland Family History Expo 2025
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero

New Zealand Society of Genealogists and its interest group the Genealogical Computing Group proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.

Join us on Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August 2025 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland

• Friday 8 August 1pm-4pm: Pre-Expo AI Workshop $40 per person - Ancestors Intelligence - Using AI for Family History with Fiona Brooker
Discover how artificial intelligence can support your family history research. In this hands-on session with genealogist Fiona Brooker, learn how to use AI tools to analyse documents, organise your research, and turn your findings into compelling family stories. Bring your laptop along.

• Friday 8 August 5pm-8.30pm: Opening event $40 per person to cover catering expenses and TWO keynote speakers
5pm: Meet and greet reception. Refreshments and canapes.

6pm: Keynote 1: Welcome address. Topic - The "Getting it Right" photos with Sarah Hewitt, chair of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists
Who are the people in the photos that introduce the NZSG’s Getting It Right videos?

Keynote 2: Genealogy without Borders with Chris Paton, Scotland's Greatest Story.
Irish born Chris Paton
As family historians, we can be tempted to try to tell the stories of our ancestors solely from the resources in the areas where they once lived, but in this talk, genealogist Chris Paton examines why the consideration of the extended family around the world can be particularly fruitful for your family history research also. As part of a wider worldwide diaspora, Chris will show how emigrant family members provided him with clues to their stories overseas, often with records that plugged the missing gaps in research for family members back home, and giving him a much broader understanding of his family at both home and abroad.

• Saturday 9 August 2025: $5 door charge
• Sunday 10 August 2025: $5 door charge.

Take advantage of our free seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance on Saturday 9 August and Sunday 10 August. No booking required. Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

Speakers and sessions
Awesome international speakers appearing in-person at the Expo.
Fabulous local speakers.
Plus many speakers from our favourite family history Vendors.

Please keep checking the New Zealand Society of Genealogists website for updates. Full programme to come soon.

Venue information
Fickling Convention Centre is adjacent to Three Kings Reserve and has some on-street parking on Mt Albert Rd and in side streets. If you are able-bodied we suggest public transport or street parking in surrounding streets. This multi-functional venue is wheelchair-friendly and has accessible toilets.

Over the weekend there will be a coffee van with snacks onsite. There are a couple of cafes and a supermarket nearby, but you may wish to bring a packed lunch with you.
Raffles: Three tickets for $5 – prizes include subscriptions to your favourite genealogy websites, DNA kits, magazine subscriptions, membership fees, and research tools and services.

Would you like to sponsor or donate raffle prizes?
The Auckland Family History Expo committee is still interested in hearing from potential sponsors and raffle donors.
Please contact us if you want to support our Expo. Email the Auckland Family History Expo committee: afhexpo@gmail.com

Thanks to this year's sponsors
Platinum sponsor: New Zealand Society of Genealogists
Gold sponsors: FamilyTree Maker (MacKiev)
Silver sponsors: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Genealogical Computing Group (GCG)
Bronze sponsor: MyHeritage

See full programme here: www.genealogy.org.nz/AFHExpo

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Wicklow / Land records 1660-1700 abt - Derrilorasry/Darolasary, Earl of Cork - Roger Power
« on: Friday 27 June 25 03:25 BST (UK)  »
Hello. I'm trying to help someone discover

" if a parcel of land was included in the grant the Earl of Cork made to Roger Power 'after the restoration', i'e. some time between 1660 and 1700, possibly before 1680, in Wicklow."

Registry of Deeds only starts in 1709. I can't seem to find anything earlier than will help me.

Anyone have any suggestions please?

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New Zealand Completed Requests / August - Family History Month at Auckland Libraries
« on: Monday 01 July 24 04:44 BST (UK)  »
Family History Month at Auckland Libraries


The highlight of our Family History Month is the Auckland Family History Expo
https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/AFHExpo

However, we also have a few other events for Family History Month, that we are holding via Zoom as well as in-person, for a full list see (check back as more are being added right up till August):

https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/family-and-local-history-events.aspx

Particular highlights from our Expo speakers:

FamilySearch Oral Genealogy and Records in the Pacific with David Oimette, FamilySearch
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/08/familysearch-oral-genealogy-and-records-in-the-pacific/
 
Negative Space: How Genealogy Gaps Can Help Your Tree Flourish with Dr Sophie Kay (UK) (in-person)
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/08/negative-space-genealogy-gaps-can-help-your-tree-flourish/
 
London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items with Helen Smith, Dragon Genealogy
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/08/london-gazette-a-cornucopia-of-genealogical-items/
 
How "Blackbirding" Changed The Pacific Forever with Allegra Marshall Tahitian/Australian researcher
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/08/how-blackbirding-changed-the-pacific-forever/


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New Zealand Completed Requests / 9-11 August 2024 - Auckland Family History Expo
« on: Monday 01 July 24 04:24 BST (UK)  »
Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero 2024
Come and celebrate the 10th anniversary of our first Expo![/i]
Friday 9 August 5pm till Sunday 11 August 5.30pm
Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings
 
Ever wondered where you really came from? Or how about your pet? Come make discoveries at our special 10th anniversary event, featuring a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history! Auckland Council Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of the NZ Society of Genealogists) are proud to present a weekend-long event where you can learn from the best.

Take advantage of:
*free seminars from beginner to advanced level
*computer-based tutorials
*ask-an-expert sessions
*research assistance.
No booking required except for Friday night's opening event.

Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

Join us on Friday 9 August to Sunday 11 August 2024 at the Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.

Friday 9 August: Opening event $30 per person to cover catering expenses.
Saturday 10 August: FREE entrance for all.
Sunday 11 August: FREE entrance for all.

This year’s highlights:
•Overseas guest speakers includes Dr Sophie Kay UK (Time Team’s genealogist and DNA expert)
•Youth and technology: Experience AR (augmented reality) with Te Tiriti o Waitangi experience; quizzes and treasurer hunts
•Know your PetDNA by Ancestry ®: Meet some family pets who have had their DNA tested – and see the big reveal where we learn about their breed, traits and maybe even their genetic matches!
•Raffle prizes: Subscriptions from your favourite genealogy websites, DNA kits; memberships; books, magazine and newsletter subscriptions; entry passes to venues . . . and more.

Full programme here: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/AFHExpo

To book for Friday's night's opening event and meet our keynote speaker Time Team's Dr Sophie Kay:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/2024-auckland-family-history-expo-tamaki-huinga-tatai-korero/auckland/three-kings

Come and see us at Auckland Family History Expo – 9-11 August


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New Zealand Completed Requests / 11 Aug to 13 Aug:- 2023 Auckland Family History Expo FREE. All welcome
« on: Wednesday 21 June 23 00:59 BST (UK)  »
Auckland Family History Expo 2023
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Friday 11 August to Sunday 13 August
Fickling Convention Centre, Three Kings (under Mt Roskill Library)[/color]
https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/AFHEXPO

Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of the NZ Society of Genealogists) proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.

Friday 11 August 2023: Opening event $25 per person to cover catering expenses.
Awesome keynote speakers.
Learn more and book your ticket to the Friday night opening event.
https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/family-history-expo-opening.aspx

Saturday 12 August 2023: Free entrance for all. 8.30am-5.30pm. All welcome.
Sunday 13 August 2023: Free entrance for all. 8.30am-5.30pm. All welcome.
Take advantage of our free seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance on Saturday 12 August and Sunday 13 August.
No booking required. Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

Speakers from UK, US, Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand. Representatives from Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, FamilyTreeDNA, Family Tree Maker, Auckland Council Libraries, National Library/Alexander Turnbull/DigitalNZ/PapersPast, NZ Society of Genealogists, Memories in Time, Talking Family History and other independent genealogists, family historians and genetic genealogists.

Exhibitors:
  • Ancestry
    Auckland Council Archives
    Auckland Council Libraries
    FamilySearch
    FamilyTreeDNA
    Family Tree Maker
    FamNet
    FIBIS (Families in British India Society)
    Kippenberger Research Library, National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
    Memories In Time
    Mentis
    MyHeritage and Legacy FamilyTree Webinars
    National Library / Alexander Turnbull Library / PapersPast / DigitalNZ
    New Zealand Defence Force - Personnel Archives and Medals
    New Zealand Fencibles Society
    New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. and interest groups:
     - English Interest Group
     - Māori Interest Group
     - Pacific Island Interest Group
     - Scottish Interest Group
    The Wilson Collection
    Wales – New Zealand Family History Society

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New Zealand Completed Requests / May-June 2023 Auckland Libraries' HeritageTalks
« on: Tuesday 29 November 22 02:12 GMT (UK)  »
MAY TO JUNE 2023
Are you interested in family, local and social history; the stories of Aotearoa
New Zealand, the Pacific, and beyond?

Then come along to one of our fortnightly Heritage Talks | Waha pū-taonga and hear more about both our personal and shared heritage.

These talks are given by experts in their field and  can provide valuable insight into our histories and our cultures.

When: Wednesdays, February to November, 12 noon – 1pm
Where: Whare Wānanga, L2 Central City Library,  44 Lorne St, Auckland. Also online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Book via Eventfinda to attend in-person, or online via Zoom
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MAY
Wednesday 3 May 12 noon–1pm
Audioculture Presents: Gareth Shute – Music and New Zealand drinking laws
For nearly 100 years, it was illegal to play music in a public bar in New Zealand. Last year, Gareth Shute explored the way this and other laws affected the music scene in an article for the music history website audioculture.co.nz. In this talk he will expand on this topic and share photographs which capture the presence of alcohol in music venues even when it was still illegal. Learn why so many venues in the ‘70s were in hotels and how there came to be alcohol-themed bands like Beam and Distillery.
Celebrating New Zealand Music Month #NZMM

Wednesday 17 May 12 noon–1pm
Greys Avenue Chinese Restaurants with André Taber
In 1925 Greys Avenue’s Nam King restaurant was the first restaurant in New Zealand recorded to advertise chop suey. Previously Greys Avenue had been home to eating houses which had been signless and quietly serving Cantonese home-style cooking to Chinese Aucklanders. This new development marked a transition towards serving food aimed at non-Chinese customers. This talk will look at the cheap and cheerful Golden Dragon and the more upmarket Chunking Café. After the Greys Avenue Chinatown was demolished, the next generation of Auckland Chinese eateries included the Tai Tung, Kam Sang, Hong Kong, Peking and Wun Loy.

Wednesday 31 May 12 noon–1pm
Amplifying Auckland: how music defines the city with Mark Roach
In late 2017, Tāmaki Makaurau was designated a UNESCO City of Music within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, supported by the Prime Minister, the Mayor, the city’s Governing Body, and a vast array of music stakeholders. The designation acknowledged the rich musical history of the region and the commitment to strengthening all aspects of music culturally, institutionally and from an industry standpoint. The City of Music status provides a mechanism for local government and the music sector to work together to solve challenges and maximize opportunities for the region’s music industry and culture.
Celebrating New Zealand Music Month #NZMM

JUNE
Wednesday 14 June 12 noon–1pm
Researching your house
Join experts to discover the resources available to help you research your property.
How do I know if my property contains an archaeological site? Is my house a Victorian villa or a bungalow? Who lived there and what did they do?  What changes have been made to my house?
Experts from Auckland Council’s Heritage Unit, Auckland Council Archives, Auckland Council Libraries, Archives New Zealand and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga will provide an overview of these resources and will be available to answer any questions.

Wednesday 28 June 12 noon–1pm
Under the Mountain – Auckland’s volcanoes with Kirsty Webb, Auckland Libraries
Maurice Gee’s creepy, exciting children’s book Under the Mountain is set on the shores of Lake Pupuke on the North Shore and features shape-shifting aliens hiding under Rangitoto and Maungawhau. All three locations are part of Auckland’s volcanic field, first mapped in 1859 by the German geologist Ferdinand Hochstetter. Maurice Gee’s story will be a jumping off point for a look at Hochstetter’s famous geological map, Māori representations of the volcanic world and the way other travellers and writers positioned Auckland’s geology at the intersection between science and the uncanny.

Book via Eventfinda to attend in-person, or online via Zoom


Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 August 2023
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of the NZ Society of Genealogists) proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy, family history and whakapapa at the Fickling Convention Centre. 546 Mount Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland.

Take advantage of our FREE seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance.

Watch this space: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/AFHExpo
Anyone interested in sponsoring, donating raffle prizes, exhibiting, or speaking, please email afhexpo@gmail.com


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New Zealand Completed Requests / Feb-April 2023 Auckland Libraries' HeritageTalks
« on: Tuesday 29 November 22 02:01 GMT (UK)  »
FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2023
Are you interested in family, local and social history; the stories of Aotearoa
New Zealand, the Pacific, and beyond?

Then come along to one of our fortnightly Heritage Talks | Waha pū-taonga and hear more about both our personal and shared heritage.

These talks are given by experts in their field and  can provide valuable insight into our histories and our cultures.

When: Wednesdays, February to November, 12 noon – 1pm
Where: Whare Wānanga, L2 Central City Library, 
44 Lorne St, Auckland. Also online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Book via Eventfinda to attend in-person or online via Zoom

FEBRUARY AND MARCH
Wednesday 22 February 12 noon–1pm
Researching Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland History Initiative Summer Scholars session 1
Wednesday 1 March 12 noon–1pm
Researching Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland History Initiative Summer Scholars session 2
The Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland, presents research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau/ Auckland’s history.
The topics that each of the students have chosen  will be updated on the Auckland Libraries’ event page once confirmed.
Previous years’ topics have ranged from ‘The 19th century central Auckland Jewish community’ to ‘The “right” way  to be a feminist in the late 19th century’. Videos of those presentations can be found on: 
youtube.com/user/AucklandLibraries

Wednesday 8 March 12 noon–1pm
The Teaching Gardens – vegetables, herbs, trees and shrubs of Auckland and beyond. A personal history with John Adams, Endangered Gardens.
A century ago in Auckland, on 26 May 1923, the foundation stone was laid for the Oamaru stone University Clocktower. The design by Lippincott and Billson incorporated a new scientific teaching garden supervised by university botanist Thomas Lancaster and his garden staff.
Learn the significance of this garden that drew students and teachers from around the province. Hear about the predecessor and successor teaching gardens (such as mid-century organic/compost-based gardens).

Wednesday 22 March 12 noon–1pm
Chasing Black Sheep in New Zealand with Pauline Weeks (via Zoom)
Do you have a “black sheep” in the family? Family historian Pauline Weeks looks at Industrial Schools, Orphanages, Asylum, and Prison Records to show you how to paint a picture of your ancestors’ lives. They are often the most colourful ancestors, and you can find records related to them in many places, including the Archives, Government Gazettes, and newspapers.

APRIL
Wednesday 5 April 12 noon–1pm
Anzacs and the Easter rising with Rory Sweetman
In his book Defending Trinity College, Easter 1916: Anzacs and The Rising, Dr Rory Sweetman tells a hitherto unknown story of how a handful of New Zealanders led the defense of Ireland’s oldest university from rebel attack. Using letters written home by the Kiwi soldiers helps to answer questions left unasked by previous studies: how close Trinity came to being a central battleground in the week of mayhem and destruction that left 3000 people dead or seriously injured and led to the destruction of 200 buildings. His talk will help put this neglected episode into an imperial context.

Wednesday 19 April 12 noon–1pm
Online Cenotaph: transcribing the archives with Victoria Passau, Auckland Museum
Online Cenotaph is a military database of Aotearoa New Zealand service personnel. Managed by Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, the database includes more than 262,000 individual records spanning the South African Wars to today. It is utilised by veterans, whānau, genealogists and researchers alike.
Join Victoria Passau, Online Cenotaph & Enquiry Services Manager, in an overview of the recent project to transcribe an extensive number of archival records. This transcription project has enabled the creation of more than 15,000 new Online Cenotaph records and enrichment of tens of thousands more. This talk is presented in commemoration of Anzac Day.

Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 August 2023
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of the NZ Society of Genealogists) proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy, family history and whakapapa at the Fickling Convention Centre. 546 Mount Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland.

Take advantage of our FREE seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance.

Watch this space: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/AFHExpo[/b]
Anyone interested in sponsoring, donating raffle prizes, exhibiting, or speaking, please email afhexpo[at]gmail.com



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New Zealand Completed Requests / 2022 Auckland Family History Expo
« on: Friday 15 July 22 04:35 BST (UK)  »
Auckland Family History Expo 2022
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group  proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.

Join us on Friday 12 August to Sunday 14 August 2022 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.

Friday 12 August 2022: Opening event $22 per person to cover catering expenses.
Saturday 13 August 2022: Free entrance for all.
Sunday 14 August 2022: Free entrance for all.
Take advantage of our free seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance on Saturday 13 August and Sunday 14 August.

Due to COVID-19's effect on airfare, our international guest speakers will be joining us virtually via Zoom. Our New Zealand speakers will join us in person.

Visit over 20 industry exhibitors dedicated to helping you find your ancestors! If you're an absolute beginner, head over to the Research Assistance table and learn the mysteries of pedigree charts and how to get started.

All sessions are free.

  • No need to book for seminars. Seats are on a first come first serve basis.
    Seminar rooms will be emptied out after each presentation.
    Reserving seats is not allowed.
    Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

    Exhibitors
    • Alexander Turnbull/National Library of New Zealand/Papers Past
      Ancestry
      Auckland Libraries
      FamilySearch
      Family Tree Maker and Mentis
      FamNet
      FIBIS (Families of British India Society)
      Guild of One Name Studies
      Memories In Time
      MyHeritage/Legacy FamilyTree Webinars
      National Army Museum (Kippenberger Research Library)
      New Zealand Fencibles Society
      New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. and interest groups:
      - English Interest Group
      - Irish Interest Group
      - Māori Interest Group
      - Pacific Islands Interest Group
      - Scottish Interest Group
      Wales – New Zealand Family History Society

    Sponsors
    The Auckland Family History Expo would not be possible without the financial support of our fabulous sponsors:

    Alexander Turnbull/National Library, AncestryAU, Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), Auckland Libraries, FamilySearch, FamilyTree Maker, Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of NZ Society of Genealogists), MyHeritage, New Zealand Society of Genealogists.

    Ancestry is a Platinum Sponsor of the Auckland Family History Expo and also the Christchurch Family History Expo that is being held the following weekend, on Friday 19 to Sunday 21st August in Tūranga Library, Christchurch.

    MyHeritage and Family Tree Maker are Gold sponsors.

Full Expo programme:
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/AFHExpo


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New Zealand Completed Requests / OPENING EVENT:- Auckland Family History Expo
« on: Friday 15 July 22 04:24 BST (UK)  »
Auckland Family History Expo 2022
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group  proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.

Join us on Friday 12 August to Sunday 14 August 2022 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.

Friday 12 August 2022: Opening event $22 per person to cover catering expenses.
Saturday 13 August 2022: Free entrance for all.
Sunday 14 August 2022: Free entrance for all.
Take advantage of our free seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance on Saturday 13 August and Sunday 14 August.

Due to COVID-19's effect on airfare, our international guest speakers will be joining us virtually via Zoom. Our New Zealand speakers will join us in person.

Friday 12 August, 5pm-8.30pm | Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mount Albert Road | $22 booking required
Family History Expo opening reception for speakers, exhibitors, and the general public.

Entry only by pre-paid booking. No door sales. No refunds (unless the event is cancelled). Tickets can be transferred in the event that you can't attend.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/auckland-family-history-expo/auckland/three-kings

Programme:
5pm: Refreshments and canapes, mix and mingle
6pm: Suffer the Little Children with Judy Russell, aka “The Legal Genealogist”
They were victims. They were heroes. They were lost. And they were found. Some lived and became our ancestors. Some died. Some are remembered vividly. And some are known to no one alive today. They are the littlest members of our family. They are the children. And from the mundane to the amazing, they all have stories we ― like our families’ genealogists ― must tell.
7pm: Family History Friday’s LIVE!
with Jason Reeve (Ancestry AU & NZ - platinum sponsor), Debra Carter (Ancestry ProGenealogists) and Talking Family History's Michelle Patient and Fiona Brooker
8pm: Q&A session and interactive discussion
8.30pm: Close

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - numbers limited
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/auckland-family-history-expo/auckland/three-kings

Saturday and Sunday's FREE programme is here:
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/AFHExpo


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