New Zealand Society of Genealogists

22/01/2026

Are you interested in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your genealogy research? You might be interested in our web page 'Ethics and Best Practice of AI Use in Genealogy Research' - https://genealogy.org.nz/Ethics--Best-Practice-of-AI/11482/

21/01/2026

There's still a bit of time left to watch this webinar.

Often family researchers know only the country from which their ancestor emigrated. This presentation offers examples of American records that can answer the...

20/01/2026

Everyone will, at some point in their genealogical research, find family that came from outside of New Zealand. Our Overseas Resources give you a starting point for your research. These resources are only available to NZSG members.
https://genealogy.org.nz/Overview-of-Overseas-Resources/11360/

19/01/2026

ODIG is looking for presenters—we still have some spaces for 2026. Get in touch if you are interested! ...

19/01/2026

A very useful tip!

19/01/2026

If you want to get started in German genealogy, this free webinar might be just what you need. There is also a Germany handout on our European Research page https://genealogy.org.nz/Europe/11362/ (members only).

Is researching your German family tree one of your goals for 2026? Then this free webinar is for you. Learn the 7 must-know tips that successful German genealogy researchers use to fill in their family tree with confidence—without feeling overwhelmed by o

17/01/2026

🚨 NEW RECORDS ALERT 🚨

Over 138 million new records from 38 different countries are now available, including records from-

🇺🇦 Ukraine
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇵🇭 The Philippines

and more!

Visit the link in the first comment to start exploring!

15/01/2026

Ready to explore your Scottish family history? Join Graham & Emma Maxwell for a day packed with practical learning, new research techniques, and inspiring case studies that bring records to life. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills, this event is designed to help you trace you...

15/01/2026

Have you looked at Discovery - the UK National Archives collection lately? This is one of the major benefits of being an NZSG member if you have UK ancestors. There are over 9 million records available for free download.
https://genealogy.org.nz/UK-Archives--Discovery/11099/

14/01/2026

Was your ancestor a Knocker Upper or a Lamp Lighter? The theme for the March edition of The New Zealand Genealogist is Occupations. We are stilllooking for well written, genealogical articles with good illustrations and/or photos. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 31 January 2026, so get writing! A submission and style guide is available on our website - https://genealogy.org.nz/NZG-Editors-Notes/11168/

14/01/2026

Have you looked at the Gale Newspapers collection lately? This is one of the major benefits of being an NZSG member. There are many titles available to search.
https://genealogy.org.nz/Gale-Newspapers/11100/

14/01/2026

Free, online discovery session to learn where and how to start your family history research. All sessions cover the same material.
First Tuesday of the month, 10-11am
OR First Friday of the month, 7:30-8:30pm
Register to receive the session link. https://forms.office.com/r/xr1J5nDMDJ