The New Zealand Society of Genealogists annual conference has just been held in Christchurch. Christchurch is a beautiful city that has been through some very hard times and the scars are still visible. Sadly, many of their historic buildings were lost. Much reconstruction work has and is being done. Many families are only now getting back into their homes. I was privileged to be a speaker and attendee. While the weather was not the kindest, being cold and wet, this … Continue reading