Our People

Our members bring their wide ranging skills to the Society.

Ken ALLAN

President & Newsletter Editor

Lived in Wanaka since 2011 but lived mostly in Otago and Southland. Genealogist for 35 years. History researcher and writer. Good knowledge of internet resources and how to use Excel for different purposes.

Erena BARKER

Committee

Database manager. Volunteer Researcher.

Ed TAYLOR

Committee

Long term member, managing Upper Clutha Memorials database

Pam KANE

Committee

Local knowledge, a keen interest in photographs

Bruce FOULDS

Treasurer

Administration

Louise PRIMROSE

Member

President of Wanaka Genealogical Group.
Volunteer assistance.

Helen Howarth

Committee

Oral history co-ordinator for UCHRS

Winton DAVIES

Committee

Has been a member for many years with a keen interest in history of the region.

Ken THOMLINSON

Volunteer researcher

Maori and European maps and history.
Land ownership.
Pastoral leases and Runs.

Margaret THOMLINSON

Volunteer Researcher

Upper Clutha history, local family histories, photographs

Jo WILTON

Administrator / Secretary

Volunteer Researcher.
Co-ordinator of the Upper Clutha Pioneer Family Register implemented in 2010.
Member of New Zealand Society of Genealogists since 1967.