2023 Auckland Family History Expo Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōreo

Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.

Join us on Friday 11 August to Sunday 13 August 2023 at the Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.

Friday 11 August 2023: Opening event $25 per person to cover catering expenses..
* Family History Expo opening reception for sponsors, speakers, exhibitors and the general public
* Entry only by pre-paid booking. No door sales. No refunds (unless event is cancelled).
* If you are unable to come, tickets can be transferred to someone else.
* Book your tickets via Eventfinda

5pm: Refreshments and canapes, mix and mingle
6pm: Brad Argent is currently the head of Ancestry’s international programming and is responsible for the development and production of broadcast content across all markets, working with iconic shows such as Who Do You Think You Are?, Every Family Has a Secret, DNA Journey, Long Lost Family and Genealogy Roadshow. Brad is a self-confessed ‘Family History Nerd’ and has a fascination with our connection to history and the stories it can tell. Hear Brad as he shares some of the stories he’s uncovered.
7pm: Family History Friday’s LIVE! with Jason Reeve (Ancestry AU & NZ - platinum sponsor), Auckland Council Libraries’ Seonaid Harvey and Talking Family History's Michelle Patient and Fiona Brooker.
8pm: Q&A session and interactive discussion
8.30pm: Close

Free entry, no booking required
Saturday 12 August 2023, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sunday 13 August 2023, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Take advantage of our free seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance. Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

Venue information
Fickling Convention Centre is adjacent to Three Kings Reserve and has some on-street parking on Mt Albert Rd and in side streets. If you are able-bodied we suggest public transport or on-street parking in surrounding streets. This multi-functional venue is wheelchair-friendly and has accessible toilets.

Over the weekend there will be a coffee van with snacks onsite. There are a couple of cafes and a supermarket nearby, but you may wish to bring a packed lunch with you.

Raffles: Three tickets for $5 – prizes include subscriptions to your favourite genealogy websites, DNA kits, magazine subscriptions, membership fees, and research tools and services.

Exhibitors
* Ancestry
* Auckland Council Archives
* Auckland Council Libraries
* FamilySearch
* FamilyTreeDNA
* Family Tree Maker
* FamNet
* FIBIS (Families in British India Society)
* Kippenberger Research Library, National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
* Memories In Time
* Mentis
* MyHeritage and Legacy FamilyTree Webinars
* National Library / Alexander Turnbull Library / PapersPast / DigitalNZ
* New Zealand Defence Force - Personnel Archives and Medals
* New Zealand Fencibles Society
* New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. and interest groups:
- English Interest Group
- Māori Interest Group
- Pacific Island Interest Group
- Scottish Interest Group
* The Wilson Collection
* Wales – New Zealand Family History Society

Sponsors
The Auckland Family History Expo would not be possible without the financial support of our fabulous sponsors:
Ancestry; Auckland Council and Auckland Council Libraries; FamilyTreeDNA; Family Tree Maker; FamilyTree (UK) magazine - FamilyTree Plus; Genealogical Computer Group; MyHeritage; New Zealand Society of Genealogists ; The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS)

Would you like to sponsor or donate raffle prizes?
The Auckland Family History Expo committee is still calling for expressions of interest from potential sponsors and raffle donors.

Please contact us if you want to support our Expo with financial sponsorship or by donating a raffle prize. Send an email to afhexpo@gmail.com.