e-Resources A-Z

Use these library resources for free with your library card and PIN.

Ancestry Library Edition

Search census, birth, death and marriage records from a wide range of sources. Access to Ancestry Library Edition is only available for free at your local library.

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Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre Plus

Check out an archive of local newspaper and magazine articles from Australia and New Zealand.

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Comics Plus

Explore comic books, anime, graphic novels, and manga for adults.

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Comics Plus Children's Library

Thousands of popular comics, anime, manga and graphic novels for children and young adults.

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Creativebug

Get your daily dose of creativity with these art and craft resources, patterns, inspiration and instructional videos.

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givME

Looking for scholarships for an Outward Bound course, to publish a book, or advance your education? givME - a searchable funding database - is the answer.

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givUS

givUS helps you find grants, awards and other community funding for your organisation.

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Index New Zealand

Find summary details of New Zealand magazines and journal articles by searching this index, provided by the National Library. read more

Hoopla

Access music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, popular movies, TV and magazines for both children and adults.

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Kanopy

Watch classic cinema, award-winning and indie films on demand. Thousands of film choices from New Zealand and around the world and films for both children and adults.

5 movies per month free with your library card and PIN. read more

MasterFILE Complete

Read articles from popular magazines, journals, newspapers and reference books from North America and around the world. Includes charts, diagrams and maps.

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MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection

Find the information you need. This non-fiction eBook collection covers a wide range of interests from architecture to zoology.

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National Library of New Zealand Catalogue

Search the National Library of New Zealand's catalogue.

Includes rare books, music scores, and maps. read more

NewsBank Access New Zealand

Digital editions of leading New Zealand newspapers including the Otago Daily Times, The Press and The Herald. Text versions of newspaper articles from over 120 New Zealand newspapers, from the 1990s onwards.

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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.

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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

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