Tuesday 16 August
Worth sharing; telling inspirational family stories
For our Family History Monthly Talk journalist and writer
Gerard Hindmarsh will explain how he has gone about researching and sharing his own family stories. Gerard has spent many years as both a print and radio journalist/story teller for such diverse media as Radio New Zealand, Radio Live, Fairfax Media and the New Zealand Listener, as well as being the author of five books published by Potton and Burton. His book Angelina: From Stromboli to D’Urville Island, is a fictionalised account of his grandparents’ lives.
Gerard’s talk has been arranged with the kind support of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists.
Venue: Tiakiwai, Lower Ground Floor (Aitken Street entrance)
Time: 12:10 to 1:00pm.
Entry: No charge.
Followed by:
Tuesday 16 August
National Preservation Office Conservation Clinic
Get preservation advice on the care, handling and storage of your treasured family items from Field Conservator Vicki-Anne Heikell. Please note that conservators are not able to provide valuations.
Venue: Tiakiwai, Lower Ground Floor (Aitken Street entrance)
Time: 1:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings essential. Contact preservation@dia.govt.nz
Entry: No charge.