Research
Whether you are uncovering a genealogical connection, exploring local history or seeking reliable information, we are here to help. Our library offers a variety of resources that can assist you on your journey. If you require guidance from our Information Services team, please fill in the Ask a Librarian form on this site.
Ancestry Library Edition
Search electoral rolls, census, birth, death and marriage, and immigration records from a wide range of countries.
Ancestry Library Edition is only available within your local library, ask library staff for more information.
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BWB New Zealand History Collection
Dive into our history with these acclaimed biographies and histories of Aotearoa New Zealand. Includes award winners and out of print works.
Use for free with your library card number and PIN.
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NewsBank Access New Zealand
Research past and current events with access to digital editions of New Zealand newspapers, and text articles from 120+ titles, dating back to the 1990s
Use with your library card and PIN.
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Te Pouhere Kōrero
Dig deeper with 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. read more
Discover more online
- EBSCO - Research databases covering a variety of subjects for students, researchers and librarians.
- Google Scholar - A simple way to broadly search scholarly literature.
- Healthify - Trusted health information for New Zealanders. Covers conditions, treatments and medicines.
- Internet Archive – Non-profit library of millions of free texts, movies, software, music, websites and more.
- NZ Research - Access New Zealand theses and research papers
- Open Research Library - Peer-reviewed, open access scholarly books and journals.
- Papers Past - Digitised New Zealand and Pacific newspapers, magazines, books and other formats.
