‘The Power’s’ - New Zealand film Company to Visit Dungarvan
Are
you a POWER? If so prepare to meet what might be distant cousins on, Wednesday
15th of January. Waterford County Museum Dungarvan has been
contacted by a branch of the Power family in New Zealand who are keen to meet
any Powers on the night. Robbie Neha is the gentleman that has made contact
with us. He will outline the history of their particular branch of the family
in Hamilton New Zealand.
Robbie
gives us the following information; I am a Television Producer/Director and I
am currently researching for a historic Documentary on my Great, Great
Grandfather Thomas Power who we understand came from County Waterford, Ireland.
I will be visiting County Waterford from the 13th to the 17th of January, 2020.
We will be bringing a delegation of 6 people which will include my 82 year old
Aunty Miria Tauariki and my 64 year old Uncle Thomas Roa [both of whom have
been desperate to visit your County - the origin of their mutual Great
Grandfather all their lives].
Our
group will also include a Camera Crew of three people - Murray Maunder, Corey
Wilson and our Researcher Willie-John Newton where we hope to document and
record our trip to County Waterford to trace the origins of our Ancestor Thomas
Power and film places of interest in regards to the Power family. On arrival in
County Waterford, it would be our honour to provide a public presentation on
our findings to date on Thomas Power, his storied life in New Zealand, our
relationship to him and we will explain our Documentary's intentions and
findings thus far. If you have any
people of interest you think I should be in touch with, particularly a Power
Family Historian or relation.’ Robbie’s genealogical details are brief and on
the night much more will be revealed. Part of his line which he gave us runs
like this: Rahapa Te Hauata - Thomas Power - Kahutoi Power [nee Kaukau] Tanirau Paiaka .
Much
more will be revealed on the night; this presentation will take place on
Wednesday 15th January at 7.30 pm. At the Dungarvan Sailing Club. Robbie
will make a presentation and outline the history of his Thomas Power. There is
no admission charge to this. Families wishing to attend might contact us, as
soon as possible 058 45960, or email us history@waterfordmusuem.ie.