Ever wondered where you really came from? Or how about your pet? Come make discoveries at our special 10th anniversary event, featuring a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history!

Auckland Council Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group  (an interest group of the NZ Society of Genealogists) are proud to present a weekend-long event where you can learn from the best.

Take advantage of:

• free seminars from beginner to advanced level 
• computer-based tutorials 
• ask-an-expert sessions 
• research assistance.

No booking required. Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

Join us on Friday 9 August to Sunday 11 August 2024 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.

• Friday 9 August: Opening event $30 per person to cover catering expenses.
  
• Saturday 10 August: Free entrance for all.
  
• Sunday 11 August: Free entrance for all.
  

New this year: pet ancestry!

Curious about your pet's lineage? Join the "Know your Pet DNA" session by Ancestry to discover how DNA testing can unlock the secrets of any pet's breed, personality and health traits.

Plus, get ready for an adorable surprise! We'll be revealing the DNA secrets of 10 furry friends in a grand unveiling. Don't miss this chance to meet these adorable pups in person and learn what makes them special!

Read about the dogs for this session

Speakers and sessions

Empower yourself with knowledge from research pros. The Expo welcomes international and local genealogy experts who bring a wealth of experience in researching family history and genetic genealogy (DNA).

Interested to join us as a speaker? We are seeking expressions of interest from potential speakers for next year. For more information, email: afhexpo@gmail.com

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 street parking in surrounding streets. This multi-functional venue is wheelchair-friendly and has accessible toilets.

View the venue details and map 

Get directions to the venue 

Plan your journey using Auckland Transport 

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.

Raffle

Buy your raffle tickets at the Information Desk. Collect an Ancestry lanyard when you arrive and go into the draw for a FREE Ancestry subscription and DNA kit.

Exhibitors

• Auckland Council Archives 
  
• Auckland Council Libraries
• Ancestry AU & NZ 
  
• Cherished Memories 
  
• Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
• Danish Society Museum
• FamNet
  
• FamilySearch 
  
• FamilyTreeDNA 
  
• Family Tree Maker  by Software Mackiev (see also Mentis) 
• FIBIS (Families in British India) 
  
• Kippenberger Research Library - National Army Museum Te Mata Toa 
  
• Memories in Time 
  
• Mentis 
  
• MyHeritage  / Legacy FamilyTree Webinar  
  
• New Zealand Fencibles Society  
  
• New Zealand Society of Genealogists :
• English Interest Group
• Genealogical Computing Group
• Maori Interest Group
  
• Pacific Island Group
• Scottish Interest Group 
• Wales New Zealand Family History

Would you like to sponsor or donate raffle prizes?

The Auckland Family History Expo committee is calling for expressions of interest from potential sponsors, raffle donors, exhibitors and speakers for our 2025 Auckland Family History Expo.

Please contact us if you want to support our Expo. Email the Auckland Family History Expo committee: afhexpo@gmail.com

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors

Thank you to the sponsors of the 2024 Auckland Family History Expo.

Platinum sponsor: Ancestry 

Gold sponsors: Family Tree Maker , FamilySearch , Genealogical Computing Group  and Auckland Council Libraries

Other sponsors:NZ Society of Genealogists , FamilyTreeDNA , MyHeritage , FamilyTree UK magazine (FamilyTree Plus) , IHGS (The School of Family History)