Almanac infoplease is a reference and learning site combining: an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas and several almanacs.
Archives New Zealand official constitutional documents, government papers, data, maps, and films.
Atlas the Digital Atlas Project is for students and teachers. Up-to-date world and regional maps.
Biographical resources – Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
Cartographic Collection – early maps of New Zealand and the South Pacific by settlers, sailors, missionaries and government surveyors
Community Law Manual – Plain language legal information
Te Aka Dictionary – includes key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups and ancestral canoes
DigitalNZ – the search site for all things New Zealand. We connect you to reliable digital collections
Encyclopedia – Te Ara the natural environment, history, culture, economy, institutions and people of New Zealand
FutureLearn – courses to improve your English Click here for course information.
Greater Wellington Regional Council plans, reports, policies, bylaws, schemes & publications
Hansard Reports – read the official report of debates in the House of Representatives
Index New Zealand (INNZ) – articles from New Zealand periodicals, journals, magazines and newspapers
Journal of the Polynesian Society – the Library holds physical copies from 1923–2002
Jobs for Mums Website – the website lists jobs in 30+ career fields that meet the needs of families
Job Hunters' Workbook – the latest information on writing a CV, applying for jobs and interviews
Ka Mua – WAI 262 – the Crown’s existing laws, policies and practices
Kapi-Mana News (Porirua) – November 1949-1966 on microfilm, in the Porirua Library's Local Heritage Resource Centre
Kimi Mahi Mai | Find a Job – looking for a job? Start with Kimi Mahi Mai – Find a Job website.
Lesbian and Gay Archives of New Zealand – collects, preserves and makes available for research the records and personal papers of LGBTTFIQ people and organisations in New Zealand
Flood Risk Map for Porirua – areas where there is a 1% possibility of flooding occurring in any given year
Topo Maps – interactive topographic map of New Zealand.
National Library Catalogue – taonga in words, sounds and pictures
Official Yearbook – Statistics New Zealand Selected volumes digitised, from 1893 onwards
Pacific Virtual Museum – explore, discover, view and celebrate the rich diverse cultural heritage of the Pacific
Papers Past – delivers digitised full-text New Zealand and Pacific newspapers, magazines and journals, books, and other formats.
PubMed – search biomedical and life sciences literature.
Queer history –this research guide provides a starting place for those interested in researching queer/LGBTQIA+ history in Aotearoa New Zealand
Road Code – New Zealand – step-by-step guide for each stage of your driver licence
Studylink – make informed choices about your student finances. How to apply for it and manage it online
Te Heke Mai – online coaching and mentoring service to help you grow the skills to manage life, and work challenges
Te Puna National Library – the National Library of New Zealand
Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 – the primary legislation for Māori land that aims to balance the protection of Māori land for future generations with the ability to use and develop land to meet the aspirations of whānau
Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 – details changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 effective from 6 February 2021
UK Genealogy – family history records from the United Kingdom
Waitangi Tribunal reports – in PDF format or to purchase in hard copy
Web resources – homework resources
Young Adult Reference Collection – hard copies of a: dictionary, atlas, encyclopedia, and college subject guides
