Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero 2024
Friday 9 August 5pm till Sunday 11 August 5.30pm
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...
To book for Friday's night's opening event and meet our keynote speaker Time Team's Dr Sophie Kay:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
2024 Auckland Family History print programme corrected final signed off to print.pdf Download View
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Know someone in your community who is driving positive change?
Westfield is inviting you to nominate your local hero online.
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As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
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