Canterbury Genealogy

23/06/2026

Join us at the Canterbury Genealogy Library and Research Facility during July on the following days: Thursday 2nd and 16th, and Saturday 11th and 25th from 12 Noon until 3pm.

Explore our extensive collection of genealogy resources, including: Books, documents, and indices to help you trace your ancestry. Computers with access to online genealogy databases, Microfiche and readers to delve into historical records. But that's not all! Our experienced family history research volunteers are on hand to provide guidance and support to help you break through those research brick walls. This is a free service for our members and visitors are welcome with a donation for research services.

You’ll find us at the Parkview Community Lounge, 75 Queenspark Drive, Parklands, Christchurch.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Research library and helping you uncover your family's history!

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21/06/2026

DNA Interest Group – Saturday June 27th. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please note this is a delayed start time to allow member attendance at NZSG AGM. This session we will be talking about DNA tips and exploring some tools to help you make sense of your DNA results.

14/06/2026

Thursday, 18 June from 10:00 am – Morning Meeting – Parkview Community Lounge – Small Hall

Whakapapa, Matariki & a Remarkable Personal Journey

We’re honoured to host Bronwyn Thurlow (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou, Te Aowera, Te Whānau a Apanui) at our upcoming meeting.

Bronwyn will unpack the meaning of Whakapapa and share a special Matariki whakapapa as we move into the season.

She will also speak about:
- Her adoption
- The long journey back to her birth mother’s whānau
- How DNA helped confirm her father
- The joy of discovering a large extended whānau

A powerful blend of culture, identity, and genealogy.

13/06/2026

💞National Volunteer Week — With Deep Gratitude 💞

This week, we pause to honour the people who give their time, their heart, and their steady commitment to our Society.

You show up — in ways big and small, visible and unseen.
You carry responsibilities that many will never know about.
You give care, patience, skill, and kindness simply because you believe in what we do together.

Our community stands because of you.
Our history is protected because of you.
Our doors open, our members feel supported, and our Society thrives — because of you.

Every quiet task.
Every thoughtful action.
Every moment you choose to give.

😍You matter. Your contribution matters. And we are deeply grateful.🥰

07/06/2026

04/06/2026

With the 'Ryelands Pond', Moffat's flour mill heritage site another giant step ahead today, we are checking again if anyone might have a photo of the Lincoln mill (1867-1920)? All the project partners, Rotary, SDC, LDHS, and the Moffat family would love to hear about one!

04/06/2026

June Evening Meeting - Emeritus Bishop Mark Whitfield.

This month we welcome Emeritus Bishop Mark Whitfield, Pastor of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Burwood, who will present “Lutherans in Aotearoa New Zealand.”

Thursday 11 June, 7.30pm
Parkview Community Lounge – Small Hall

Mark will explore the history of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand, including the wider story of the Lutheran denomination, its arrival in Australasia, and its early beginnings here with a special focus on the Chatham Islands, Upper Moutere, Marton and Christchurch.

Everyone is welcome to join us for an informative and engaging evening.

Lutheran Church of NZ: https://www.lutheran.org.nz/
St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Burwood: https://www.lutheranchurchchristchurch.org.nz/

St Paul's Lutheran Church Christchurch We are located in the beautiful whenua of Ōruapaeroa in Burwood. We are a small, friendly church growing in relationship with God, and in our calling to be a blessing in and to our community. Join us every Sunday at 10am — everyone is welcome 130 Burwood Roa...

02/06/2026

We’re looking for two friendly members to take on our Sales Table at the monthly meetings. The role is simple and enjoyable. You choose a fresh mix of donated books for each meeting, chat with the people who stop by, and record the money taken so the Treasurer can bank it.

You don’t need any special skills — just a cheerful, helpful manner. Time commitment is once or twice a month during the meeting.

If you’d like to help, we’d love to hear from you. See your latest newsletter for contact details.

27/05/2026

Join us at the Canterbury Genealogy Library and Research Facility during June on the following days: Thursday 4th and 18th, and Saturday 13th and 27th from 12 Noon until 3pm.

Explore our extensive collection of genealogy resources, including: Books, documents, and indices to help you trace your ancestry. Computers with access to online genealogy databases, Microfiche and readers to delve into historical records. But that's not all! Our experienced family history research volunteers are on hand to provide guidance and support to help you break through those research brick walls.

You’ll find us at the Parkview Community Lounge, 75 Queenspark Drive, Parklands, Christchurch.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Research library and helping you uncover your family's history!

20/05/2026

Every two months our lovely Continental Europe Research Team are available to help with your research. This coming Saturday May 23rd, from 12.30 they will be in our research room ready to help you with your Europe based family research.