Free Whakapapa Workshops
Tue, 04 Aug
|HB Williams Memorial Library
Have you ever wondered about your ancestors, where they came from, or the stories that shaped your whānau?
Time & Location
04 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright Street, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
Join in for a series of beginner-friendly whakapapa workshops and learn how to start researching your family history with confidence. Whether you're taking your first steps or looking to build on existing research, this practical session will introduce you to some key resources and techniques used by our research librarians.
You'll learn how to:
Navigate genealogy databases and online resources
Find and interpret records such as births, deaths and marriages and historical newspapers
Practical tips and live demonstrations
Evaluate information and follow leads with confidence