Sunset over Kapiti Island
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‘Unlocking your DNA Results’. A 2 day workshop with Fiona Brooker
Join us for a hands-on weekend (Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October at the Southward Car Museum) designed to help you make sense of your DNA results and turn them into meaningful discoveries. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to explore advanced tools, this workshop will guide you through practical techniques for interpreting matches, identifying connections, and using DNA in your family history research.
See flyer for more information.
See programme for details of all the workshop sessions.
Tour of the Supreme Court – 14 May
Kathy Callaghan escorted a group of about 20 members on the train down to Wellington to tour the Supreme Court building and the adjoining old High Court Building. The Supreme Court building was officially opened in January 2010 by Prince William, and is impressive both for its recycled brass external screen and the Kauri cone-shaped Southland beech and copper courtroom within. We were also taken through the adjoining old High Court building, which had lain empty since 1993 for 14 years before major restoration took place – including base isolators for seismic protection. This building now houses offices and is used only for ceremonial occasions, but still features the holding cells in the basement. Thanks Kathy for organising another interesting tour!
AGM
The 40th AGM of Kapiti Genealogy was held on 28 May 2024. We also celebrated our 40th birthday and the Life Membership of Deborah Shuker who has filled many roles over the last 40 years. Congratulations Deborah.
AGM Documentation
2025 AGM Agenda