A broad selection of online resources to assist with general research.
Online resources
The following require your library card and PIN/Password to access.
Academic Search Elite
Full text articles covering most academic disciplines, dating as far back as 1985.
Australia/New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre
Range of perspectives on different issues relevant to New Zealand and Australia.
Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
Information from magazines, reference books and newspapers focussing on New Zealand and Australian content.
Britannica Library
An online and interactive version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, with levels of content suitable for children, teens and adults.
Local newspaper index
Learn how to easily access local newspaper articles.
MasterFile Complete
Designed specifically for public libraries, it offers a large collection of full text magazines, reference books and other highly regarded sources covering topics such as health, finance and other general interest areas.
Road to IELTS - Academic module
Prepared by the British Council, this offers an opportunity to prepare and practice for the globally recognised IELTS exam. Tests English proficiency at the Academic level, it is organised into four skill areas: reading, writing, listening and speaking. (Does not work in Internet Explorer, open in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge)
Road to IELTS - General module
Prepared by the British Council, this offers an opportunity to prepare and practice for the globally recognised IELTS exam. Tests English proficiency at the General level, it is organised into four skill areas: reading, writing, listening and speaking. (Does not work in Internet Explorer, open in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge)
Related Information
You may find the following useful
Index New Zealand
Access to abstracts and descriptions of articles from a range of New Zealand journals and newspapers since the 1950s.
Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Comprehensive guide to our peoples, natural environment, history, culture, economy and society.
Te Puna Search
Web based search engine for finding material held in New Zealand libraries and worldwide.