About Our Branch

The Objectives of the New Plymouth Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists are:-

  • To promote the study of family history, genealogies and kindred subjects.
  • To encourage accurate and scholarly research into the histories of New Zealand families.
  • To encourage the preservation of records having a genealogical or historical value.
  • To foster awareness of family links and knowledge of heritage.
  • To advance the education of the New Zealand Public in these studies.

To achieve these Objectives the Branch:-

  • Holds public meetings monthly on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at the Branch Rooms, Breakwater Road, Moturoa. At these meetings a Guest Speaker or local member will share information of Genealogical interest with members.
  • Operates a library of genealogical material, located at the Branch Rooms, Breakwater Road, Moturoa, New Plymouth. (See this page for details of location and opening hours.
  • Produces a monthly newsletter of helpful information and tips.
  • Owns a substantial collection of microfiche, cdroms, books and other material pertaining to genealogical research. These materials are held in the Branch Library and can be accessed when the Library is open.
  • Operates the Taranaki Biographical Index, an index and finding aid for researching in early Taranaki.
  • Holds "Open Days" and mounts displays from time to time, to achieve public awareness of the Genealogical Society.

Membership:

To join the New Plymouth Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, please post to the Treasurer (address below) the 12 month subscription of NZ$30.00 for single, $40.00 per household and $20.00 for associate membership (living outside Taranaki).
Membership forms are available in rtf or pdf format - print one out and send it with your subscription to the address on the form.

Officeholders:

Convenor: Annette Larsen

Treasurer: John Berntsen

Secretary: Fay Eaton

Branch address: P.O. Box 429, New Plymouth 4340.

New Plymouth Genealogy Branch Research Officer:

Mrs Judy Berntsen,
P.O. Box 429,
NEW PLYMOUTH 4340.