News & Events

The Cheval Rooms, in the grounds of Hastings Racecourse, was an ideal setting, on a sunny but cool July day, for 60 of our members attending our winter luncheon.

The 78th AGM of the NZ Founders Society was held on 17th June 2017 and was hosted by the Hawke's Bay branch.

Wellington Founders held an interesting lunch meeting on July 3^rd with our speaker Adrian Humphris from Wellington City Archives. 

Hawke's Bay Branch recently held an essay writing competition which we hope will be picked up by branches around the country.

Wellington Branch held a luncheon meeting on the 6^th of March 2017. The speaker was Margaret Hurst an experienced librarian from the Family History section of the National Library. She gave us an interesting and informative talk about her work and enlightened our members about the resources available to researchers. 

Wellington Branch held their 2017 Annual General Meeting on the 1^st of May. Ruth Gotlieb spoke enthusiastically to us about the various committees she had worked on while a Wellington Council member. Every one enjoyed her company and the socialising over lunch.