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The Richard Douglas Pick Collection
Wednesday 23 November | Resources,
Richard Douglas Pick, known as Doug, was born in 1901 and died in 1977. He grew up on farms in the South Island and later worked on sheep stations in the North Island.
New Zealand Marine News
Wednesday 9 November | Resources,
This long running periodical produced by the New Zealand Ship and Marine Society has a wealth of information about the various ships that have plied New Zealand waters.
Where did they live?
Wednesday 26 October | Resources,
Is it quite interesting to go back years later, and look at your childhood community? The houses, are they all as they were? The roading – gravel? Tar-sealed? Street numbers…
Where did they work?
Wednesday 12 October | Resources,
Family history is a fascinating study and, sometimes it’s very revealing.
The Auckland Weekly News
Wednesday 28 September | Resources,
This popular publication from the past used to capture the current affairs and events of both New Zealand and the world with superb photographs and news reports.
Tips and Tricks for Using Our Heritage Collections Online Website
Wednesday 3 August | Resources,
Did you know you can search for items from our Archives and Special Collections from your own device? Our Heritage Collections Online website is the place to go if you…
Researching Military Ancestors
Wednesday 27 April | Resources,
Do you have family members that served in the military? Would you like to find out more about what they did during their service? ANZAC Day is often a time when people…
Births, Deaths & Marriages Index - Tips & Tricks
Wednesday 13 April | Resources,
Records of Births, Deaths and Marriages can be a valuable resource when researching your family history.
The Battle of Ooraakau, 1864
Wednesday 30 March | Stories of Hamilton, Resources,
This week's blog commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Ooraakau, near Kihikihi.
Family History Resources at Central Library
Wednesday 27 October | Resources,
Following on from our previous post of five steps to get started with your family history journey, we delve deeper into the resources we hold at Central Library.
Family History Tips and Tricks
Wednesday 13 October | Resources,
Researching your family history can be a fascinating and addictive pastime.