Irish Interest Group - Lower North Island
Established in 2005 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, we are here to help you research your Irish family history. We hold education days open to all and run a helpdesk at many family history events. An NZSG Special Interest Group, we cover the Lower North Island region, from Taranaki across to Hawke's Bay, down to Wellington.
Irish Soldiers in NZ 1840-1870: Education Day 28 March 2026
Saturday 28 March 2026
Join us for a presentation from Charlotte Macdonald, Professor of History at Victoria University of Wellington, based on her book 'Garrison World'. Followed by a presentation fron Lower North Island Irish Interest Group convener Jacqui Bridges on "The two sides of Irish soldier settlers in NZ".
Tawa Union Church
