Explore diverse perspectives and stay informed with full-text content from around the world, including more than 150 New Zealand newspapers, and hard to find titles. Available any time, on any device.
Access in the library only. Trace your family history using this genealogy database. Search records from the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, NZ, Canada, the USA, and the Pacific Islands.
AnyQuestions offers free online homework help to New Zealand school students. Log in from 1pm to 6pm weekdays to chat online with a librarian about a schoolwork question.
Arrivals in English provides essential, everyday English to newcomers adjusting to life in their local community.
This database contains full text from leading Australia/New Zealand magazines, newspapers and newswires, reference books, and more.
Stream films for free with Beamafilm and watch all the latest docos and indie features using your library card!
Find detailed articles plus links to relevant websites, articles from leading magazines, maps and images. Information on a topic is written for kids, teens and adults.
Full access in the library, limited access from home. Search over 700 British and Irish newspaper titles from 1710 to 2000, digitised online. Research local or family history from counties, cities, villages and London boroughs.
BWB Collections combine some of New Zealand's finest non-fiction narratives to provide a powerful new platform for reading, research and education. You will be prompted to log in to your library account to access BWB Collections.
Carter’s Price Guide to Antiques & Collectables displays actual sold prices for around 456,000 items, with all items fully indexed.
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga on your computer, tablet or phone. No holds, no wait lists, no borrowing limits. This collection is specially curated for our tamariki.
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga on your computer, tablet or phone. No holds, no wait lists, no borrowing limits.
Borrow over 38,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines from a wide range of contemporary authors with ePukapuka.
Era Books Online provides a world of books, games and activities for children to improve reading, writing and comprehension skills.
Available in the library only. Search Census and electoral rolls, migration, probate, land, and parish records. Special collections include the 1921 UK Census of England and Wales; Australian and NZ immigration records; Irish Catholic
Generosity NZ provide access to a number of databases including: givUS lists resource schemes for communities, volunteer organisations, and clubs. givME offers access to scholarships and grants for individuals.
hoopla Digital offers audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more with BingePass, all available 24/7 with no holds and no waiting.
Hutt City Heritage is a database of photographs, printed items and ephemera that showcases Lower Hutt's rich heritage.
Road to IELTS is a 100% online exam preparation resource developed by the British Council and ClarityEnglish.
Find details of articles from New Zealand magazines and newspapers. This database covers a wide range of topics including current affairs, politics, education, history and the arts.
Explore a world of cinema with Kanopy! Access a diverse collection of over 30,000 films including classic cinema, indie film and top documentaries.
Online video tutorials to help you learn software, creative, and business skills. Over 2500 courses available including design, programming, business, photography, video, animation and much, much more.
Kids can now enjoy 4500+ digital books in over 70 languages, together with English translations.
Learn foreign languages quickly and easily with Mango Languages' online learning courses.
Many Answers is a place where you can search for answers to popular questions asked on AnyQuestions.
Access stories, videos, photographs and audio on the New Zealand Geographic website including indexed articles from the last 25 years.
Online access to over 1000 national and international newspapers from 82 countries, displayed in their original format and accessible by country, language or title.
Story Box Library is the best place to watch celebrated stories read aloud by our favourite storytellers from Australia and New Zealand.
Who else writes like is designed to help fiction readers find their next author. It offers suggestions and introduces new authors similar to those already enjoyed. Prefix for login: HCL-
Who Next...? is a guide for children looking for their next read, also useful for parents. They can look up a favourite author and find suggestions of who to read next. Prefix for login: HCL-
