NZ Society of Genealogists: Research Your Ancestors

Event date: Saturday, 03 October 2026 | 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

If you are interested in who your ancestors were, where they came from and their lives, come along to our meetings to learn how to find this information.

It is fascinating when you realise how some of your interests are similar to an ancestor.

We offer guidance to help you get started, show you where to find the information and how to record it.

This is a recurring event. Please contact the event host for more information.

Accessibility information: Wheelchair access, accessible parking, accessible toilets.

Key elements: Bus stop nearby.

When

Saturday, 03 October 2026 | 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

May Bain Room

Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map

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Cost

Free entry. Annual fee of $30.00 is branch only

Contact

Kathy Palmer

021 263 7358

whangarei@genealogy.org.nz

NZ Society of Genealogists website

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