Nelson Branch - New Zealand Society of Genealogists

22/06/2026

Thomas Mortimore and the Collingwood Hotel

22/06/2026

22/06/2026

Yesterday was the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year! ❄️

The good news? From now on, the days will slowly start getting longer, bringing a little more light with each passing day.

We have a beautiful collection of images showing winter in our region. Explore more through our Collection Online: https://collection.nelsonmuseum.co.nz/explore

📷 Boys with snowman, 1934. Nelson Provincial Museum, Kingsford Collection: 162086

22/06/2026

21/06/2026

Today from The Detail: From World War II air raid shelters to a buried stream, Auckland's CBD has a fascinating underground history.

19/06/2026

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time

In 1909, the new main Port Nelson wharf was extended to the north. Here, the overseas steamship Orari is on the main wharf, the port Police Station (left) and Post & Telegraph Office (right) are in the foreground.



Nelson Provincial Museum, ‘The Wharves, Nelson, F N Jones, 309927.

17/06/2026

Locating a Plot

If you're planning to visit the cemetery to locate a plot(s), did you know that a Grave has the nifty feature of locating the plot using GPS coordinates? Simply go to the www.findagrave.com website and identify the plot you are seeking and click 'show map'. If you are visiting the cemetery with a smart phone, the software will give you directions to the plot.