August is New Zealand Family History Month
HeritageTalks are free for anyone to attend, and you don’t have to be an Auckland Libraries member (or an Aucklander or even in New Zealand - join us via Zoom!)
Settling the Waikato with Marie Hickey
Wednesday 2 August 2023, 12pm-1pm
Whare Wananga, L2 Central City Library,
44-46 Lorne St, Auckland City Centre
also online via Zoom
In the early 1860s, the Government developed a scheme to bring large numbers of people to settle in the North Island. The reality was that a vastly reduced number of immigrants were brought out under what became known as the Waikato Immigration Scheme (not to be confused with the military settlers of the four Waikato Regiments). This talk looks at the range of records of this scheme, from passenger lists, land allocation, provision of seed, etc. What requirements did they have to fulfil to be accepted? What incentive was offered? Who was sent where? Where are records/information held?
About the speaker
Marie Hickey has worked at Research Central, Auckland Central Library for 17 years; before that, she worked at the Society of Genealogists in London for 11 years prior to returning to New Zealand. In her job, Marie undertakes research, help and advice to customers researching family, local and New Zealand history. Marie has spoken at conferences, family history groups, and library groups and regularly presents at the annual Auckland Family History Expo held each August. At least one of her talks has been recorded and can be found on Auckland Libraries’ YouTube Channel.
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For New Zealand Family History Month
Marie will also be speaking at the Auckland Family History Expo 11-13 August, at the Fickling Convention Centre.
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2023 Auckland Family History Expo programme final.pdf Download View
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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39.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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58.7% No, I enjoy it
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2% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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42.9% I avoid spending money on coffee
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40.9% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16.2% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP 😁 Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 8-10 Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay
Need help learning English ? 😄 Join us at our friendly church for the English Conversation Group on Wednesday 1st April 1pm - 230pm. There is also an advanced English class in Meeting Room 1. Same day. Same time if your English is a higher level. Easy parking by the door. Everybody welcome to both groups. Laughter & fun guaranteed! See you there.😄 Cheers Helen
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