Researching Scotland day at Auckland Central Library
Sunday 20 November 11am-5pm
Whare Wānanga, L2 Central City Library, Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre
Presentation also online via zoom
Scottish research day at Research Central, Central City Library — library opens at 10am
ALL WELCOME
11am-12pm: Tour #1 of the research centre
12pm-1pm: Presentation in the Whare Wananga:
Researching your Scottish family history using Auckland Libraries’ resources with Marie Hickey.
Got Scottish ancestors? Then this talk could be of use to you. Do you know what resources are on the internet, but do know what the Auckland Libraries have?
Marie Hickey will help you plan your visit to the Central City Library and will explore the wide range of resources held in the Research Centre (Central). This talk covers the basic material used when starting out as well as some of the lesser-known and more unusual resources. Come along and find out what treasures are waiting for you.
1pm-1.30pm: Tea and coffee in the Atrium
1.30pm-2.30pm: Tour #2 of the research centre
1.30pm-5pm: Research assistance available from library staff and the Scottish Interest Group of the NZ Society of Genealogists.
For those attending in person who don't need to view the presentation and/or have a tour, assistance for research will be available from 10am onwards.
To attend the Research full day workshop in person - please book via Eventfinda:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
If you are unable to attend the full day workshop, you may register to attend and watch Marie Hickey's presentation online via Zoom:
us02web.zoom.us...
(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event)
#familyhistory #genealogy #scottish
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.5% Yes
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33.6% Maybe?
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24.9% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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