Beyond Aotearoa: Genealogy research for non-native New Zealanders
Thursday 13 August 2026 at 1:00PM
War Memorial Library
Event Description
Virginia from our Hubs Heritage Group, born in the USA to an American father and Filipino mother, will share her family story to celebrate Aotearoa NZ's diverse culture.
She began her research journey with only a few letters from her paternal great-grandmothers but can now go back over 500 years.
When
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Thursday 13 August 2026
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Where
War Memorial Library
2 Queens Drive
Hutt Central Lower Hutt 5010
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