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Category: Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources
Explore stories of Kirikiriroa Hamilton's heritage, uncover hidden treasure in our collection, and stay up to date on events, reading picks, and more. This blog is your window into the past and present. There's always something new to discover!
The Origins of Hayes Paddock
Thursday 9 October | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources, Stories of Hamilton,
An aerial view of Hayes Paddock, 1976 Reference: HCL_14057 Now a charming riverside neighbourhood, Hayes Paddock was once covered in bracken and scrub and at one point even used as a dump.…
Taitua Arboretum - An oral history with John and Bunny Mortimer
Thursday 25 September | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources, Stories of Hamilton,
John and Bunny Mortimer enjoying their arboretum, 2016 Taitua Arboretum is a cherished taonga nestled in the outskirts of Kirikiriroa, gifted to Hamilton City by John and Bunny Mortimer in 1997.…
Wrap Up - Branches of Time
Friday 12 September | Events, Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
The Pearson family gathering Reference: 2023. 25.
The First 100 years of Hamilton's library
Thursday 11 September | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources, Stories of Hamilton,
The Hamilton Public Library was housed in the former William Paul Hall from 1968 until July 1993. Reference: HCL_M02673. 16 Books were scarce in early colonial New Zealand.
Tracing Your Roots
Tuesday 19 August | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
Researching your family history can be a fascinating and addictive pastime. Here are some tips from our Family History Librarian to help you get started on your journey!
Preserving Fragile Papers at Home
Tuesday 12 August | Collection care, Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
With winter fully settled in and Waikato dampness have arriving, it’s not just your toes that feel the chill, your family’s paper treasures might be at risk too.