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Family History Workshop: Aotearoa New Zealand Family History Research
Saturday 6 September 2025, 10.30am-1.30pm
Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre
Then in the research centre for some hands-on!
Please bring your own laptop and your New … View moreFamily History Workshop: Aotearoa New Zealand Family History Research
Saturday 6 September 2025, 10.30am-1.30pm
Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre
Then in the research centre for some hands-on!
Please bring your own laptop and your New Zealand research.
10.30am-1pm:
Presentation: Research in New Zealand – resources on the shelves and online (includes tour of family history collection, focusing on GEN and NZL).
• Includes basic whakapapa resources
• Opportunity for hands-on learning how to fill in a pedigree chart and family group sheets.
• BYO laptops to practice live-guided searching.
• Interactive discussion about difficulties encountered, and tips and tricks for overcoming them.
• Discuss discoveries found.
- Learning from each other – family historians are very collaborative and enjoy working together.
1pm: Tour of Research Centre
1:30pm: Lunch
After lunch, join us for hands-on research afternoon where attendees are welcome to stay and continue their research, assisted by staff if needed. Learning by doing, allowing attendees to reinforce what they learned in the morning
Bookings essential, please book here:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Ngā mihi nui
Noho ora mai – Seonaid she/her
Seonaid (Shona) Harvey RLIANZA BA ILS, DipRIM
Senior research librarian, Te Pāhekoheko ā-Rangahau | research engagement, family history
Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero – Central City Library
Mobile 021 814 690
We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.
Hey, anyone need or want 31 Woolies Disney Discs all packaged? I don't know what to do with them. They are just sitting around collecting dust. Message if your interested.
Weather permitting spot spraying will be carried out in the following areas during September 2025.
Albert-Eden, Puketāpapa & Whau Local Boards
Auckland Domain
Manukau Memorial Gardens
North Shore Memorial Park
Waikumete Cemetery
Herbicide applications will be carried out in reserves,… View moreWeather permitting spot spraying will be carried out in the following areas during September 2025.
Albert-Eden, Puketāpapa & Whau Local Boards
Auckland Domain
Manukau Memorial Gardens
North Shore Memorial Park
Waikumete Cemetery
Herbicide applications will be carried out in reserves, cycleways, street gardens, street kerb and channels and berms/boundary edges. No spraying will be undertaken in agreed no-spray zones, during this period.
Auckland Council operates from a Code of Practice that governs all spray operations. Spraying will be undertaken by Programmed Facility Management.
For more information, please contact Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
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Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours
When: Wednesday 24th September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Sunday 28th September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Cost: $20pp (includes tea and scones)
As part of this special Auckland Heritage Festival event, visitors to Alberton (built 1863) will be able to get beyond … View moreAlberton Beyond the Ropes Tours
When: Wednesday 24th September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Sunday 28th September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Cost: $20pp (includes tea and scones)
As part of this special Auckland Heritage Festival event, visitors to Alberton (built 1863) will be able to get beyond the ropes and experience the beautiful collections up close.
These guided tours allow small groups (up to 10) a unique experience of this special heritage house, followed by tea and scones. Numbers are limited. $20pp. Please book tickets via Eventbrite.www.eventbrite.co.nz...
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This plate commemorates the centenary of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, celebrating "100 Years" from "1883" to "1983". It features an image of 'The Fountain' in Dunedin, where The Salvation Army's work in New Zealand began, along with imagery of … View moreThis plate commemorates the centenary of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, celebrating "100 Years" from "1883" to "1983". It features an image of 'The Fountain' in Dunedin, where The Salvation Army's work in New Zealand began, along with imagery of flags, a drum, and a trumpet, all framed by floral motifs and a gold rim.
Only 2,500 of the large Salvation Army Centenary plates were produced - and this is the best one I’ve ever seen (probably because it was never put into the dish washer like others I’ve seen).
* Baking dish
* Chefware d791
* often but erroneously gets called the “Bakehouse” pattern
* Avondale Gourmet Selection
* Number 5627
* Diameter 23.3 cm, Height 4.7 cm
* in TOP condition
• Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is … View more* Baking dish
* Chefware d791
* often but erroneously gets called the “Bakehouse” pattern
* Avondale Gourmet Selection
* Number 5627
* Diameter 23.3 cm, Height 4.7 cm
* in TOP condition
• Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is possible to send if buyer pays p&p, or if you are outside Auckland then maybe a friend of yours in Auckland can do the pickup. As I work from home I'm here pretty much all the time, so just let me know a time you would like to come round.
Approximate Dimensions are: Diameter top: 9 cm, Diameter bottom: 10.5 cm, Height: 7 cm • Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is possible to send if buyer pays p&p, or if you are outside Auckland then maybe a friend of yours in Auckland can … View moreApproximate Dimensions are: Diameter top: 9 cm, Diameter bottom: 10.5 cm, Height: 7 cm • Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is possible to send if buyer pays p&p, or if you are outside Auckland then maybe a friend of yours in Auckland can do the pickup.
HI THERE ,OUR FAVOURITE MARKET IS ON! COME AND SEE US, NZ MADE, PLANTS, HONEY, KNITWEAR, AND MORE AND MORE ! EXMINSTER STREET IS CLOSED BUT WERE STILL ON , PARKING EITHER OPPOSITE AT MEDICAL CENTRE, SHORT TERM OUTSIDR CHEMIST OR AROUND THE CORNER AT WOOLWORTHS! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Kindly donated to our Wairau SPCA Op Shop is this stunning Stamped Copper Egyptian Coffee Table (circa 1960s)!
📏 113 cm diameter and 48 cm high
✨ Condition is very good
💰 Just $750 (similar tables online can go for thousands!)
🚚 Pickup from 121 Wairau Road, Auckland, or delivery … View moreKindly donated to our Wairau SPCA Op Shop is this stunning Stamped Copper Egyptian Coffee Table (circa 1960s)!
📏 113 cm diameter and 48 cm high
✨ Condition is very good
💰 Just $750 (similar tables online can go for thousands!)
🚚 Pickup from 121 Wairau Road, Auckland, or delivery within Auckland for $60
A collectible piece that will make a statement in any home! All profits go directly to animals in need 🐾
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