BOURKE & BURKE
Global Family Reunion 2027
Uniting our Irish–Pacific family from around the world for the first time in history.
From Ireland to Tonga, New Zealand, and Samoa, one ancestor’s journey became the foundation of our Bourke & Burke family. Now, for the first time, we're coming together to reconnect and celebrate our shared legacy.
Events
11th - 18th April, 2027
Tāmaki Makarau, Aotearoa
Auckland, New Zealand
Purpose
The Bourke & Burke Global Family Reunion is a celebration of:
Connection — bringing our global family together
Culture — honouring our Irish–Pacific heritage
Legacy — sharing stories, history, and whakapapa across generations
Who’s Invited
All Bourke & Burke descendants, along with our extended whānau and aiga from around the world — Tonga, Samoa, Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, the U.S., Europe, and beyond.
This reunion is open to everyone who carries our whakapapa, our stories, and our name — in all its forms.
Why This Reunion Matters
Here’s why thousands of Bourke & Burke family members across the world are registering:
1. Reconnect Across Generations - Meet family members you’ve never met — and rediscover those you’ve lost touch with.
2. Learn Our Shared History - Understand how your family line connects to others and the journeys that brought us here.
3. Celebrate Our Irish–Pacific Identity - From culture to food, language to music — we will honour the richness of our diverse heritage.
4. Strengthen Our Global culture - Build friendships, connections, and networks across nations and generations.
5. Be Part of a Legacy Moment - This is the FIRST global reunion in our history — and one tobe remembered for generations.
We are building our programme for April 2027, and we want to keep you updated with all event details, invitations, announcements, and family history projects.
To stay informed and be officially counted, please register your information.
Registering helps us:
Map our global family tree
Communicate important updates
Include your family branch in planning
Ensure no one is left out of this historic event
OUR GLOBAL FAMILY
Where We Are in the World
The Bourke & Burke family now spans continents and cultures.
Our roots stretch from Ireland to the Pacific, and today our descendants live in:
Tonga
Samoa
Aotearoa New Zealand
Australia
Ireland
United States
United Kingdom
Europe
And across the wider world
This reunion is a celebration of how far our family has travelled — and how deeply connected we remain.
