FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2023Are 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 2The 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 SweetmanIn 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 MuseumOnline 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 2023Auckland 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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