e-Resources A-Z
Use these great databases and online resources either in the library, or from home with your library card and PIN.
Ancestry Library Edition
Search electoral rolls, census, birth, death and marriage records from a wide range of countries. Access to Ancestry Library Edition is only available for free at your local library.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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BWB New Zealand History Collection
Read acclaimed biographies and histories of our country. Includes award winners and out of print works.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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BWB Texts Collection
Read short non-fiction books from great New Zealand writers. Includes e-Books on contemporary topics and big issues.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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Carter's Price Guide to Antiques
Find price guides on art, antiquities, and antiques, sourced from actual auction sales in Australia and New Zealand.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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Creativebug
Get your daily dose of creativity with these art and craft resources, patterns, inspiration and instructional videos.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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FOUND Directory
Find local community groups, organisations, sports clubs, special interest groups, or venues for hire. read more
Index New Zealand
Find summary details of New Zealand magazines and journal articles by searching this index, provided by the National Library. read more
National Library of New Zealand Catalogue
Search the National Library of New Zealand's catalogue.
Includes rare books, music scores, and maps.
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NewsBank Access New Zealand
Explore credible, vetted news sources from across New Zealand to stay informed on events, people and issues. Includes New Zealand papers from the 1990s onwards.
Use with your library card and PIN.
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New Zealand Geographic Video
Watch amazing footage and listen to podcasts about of our land, seas, lakes, islands and wildlife.
Use for free with your library card and PIN.
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PressReader
Read full digital versions of popular magazines and newspapers - including cartoons, crosswords and classifieds - from local, national and international newspapers and magazines, and in 60 different languages.
Use for free with your library card and PIN.
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Te Puna Search
Can’t find that book in our catalogue? Use this tool to search across nearly all of New Zealand's library catalogues in one go. You can also borrow the items from other libraries. read more
Te Pouhere Kōrero
Read this collection of peer-reviewed journals focusing on Māori and Indigenous history, written for Māori, by Māori and about Māori.
Use for free with your library card and PIN, or at any library.
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The Prow: Ngā Kōrero o Te Tau Ihu
Discover the rich history and culture of the Top of the South Island - Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough - on this award-winning collaborative website. You can add your story too. read more
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