Kapiti Programme 2009 2008 Members Research

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Welcome to our website. We span the Kapiti Coast on the Western side of the North Island, from Porirua in the South to Otaki in the North. Click here for map. With a membership of over 220, we welcome those researching their ancestors and local history from beginners to long-timers.

The area has a rich history from the original Maori communities to early European settlers. Bushclad Kapiti Island dominates the coastal scenery, famous as a stronghold of the chief Te Rauparaha, now a reserve and bird sanctuary and theme of our logo.The Kapiti Coast has become a popular retirement centre and it is no surprise therefore to find an increasing interest in genealogy, although that interest is not mutually exclusive to the older age group. We celebrated our 20th Birthday in May 2004 so the Branch has a well -established history and several of the earlier members remain an invaluable source of help and assistance.

Genealogy is about sharing, whether it is research techniques or investigation tools, information sources, family names or countries and regions of interest. Access to local, national and international resources, regular meetings, help desks, newsletters and activities of interest, are used to encourage this pooling of expertise and interest. Online access to Ancestry.com, other genealogical websites and the NZ Gazette Archive are available.

We are delighted to include on the website details of the Otaki Branch of NZSG , in addition to those of the Kapiti Branch. Each is an independent group but share a common goal of supporting those with an interest in genealogy. Click on the relevant sections to find details of each group. In the Links Section you will find details of other groups and websites.

If you are not already a member and have a yearning to find out more about those elusive ancestors, then why not join a group in this search. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.
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