eResources

Our eResources give library members access to a digital library of eBooks, magazines and newspapers, eAudiobooks, streaming video, language and technology courses, history and funding databases and more. Online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Access this well known family history resource for free. Ancestry databases can be searched by library members from home - just log in using your library card number and PIN.

From the depths of the oceans to the Antarctic ice cap, from a firsthand view of evolution in animals and plants to Cretaceous Alaska and far-flung corners of the globe, the BBC Landmark Video Collection is your groundbreaking exclusive HD view into our natural world.

Beamafilm is a premium movie streaming channel for true stories and independent voices, carefully curated to contain over 500 award-winning documentaries, independent features and festival favourites to delight, inspire and entertain you. Watch from home - just log in with your library card number.

Access an extensive collection of eAudiobooks and eBooks. Log in with your library card number and PIN/Password.

The Encyclopedia Britannica online with top quality information from this trusted source. Choose the age-appropriate level that works best for you to complete homework assignments, conduct research, or work on special projects.

Access six collections of unique New Zealand books online about our history, culture and society. Log in with your library card number and PIN/Password.

Wheelers ePlatform gives library members 24/7 access to a growing collection of eBook titles. Log in with your library card number and PIN/Password.

Search databases of New Zealand funding sources for individuals and groups.

The Hub for Book Lovers is where you'll find loads of articles about books and authors plus independent reviews of the latest books. You can listen to podcasts, keep up with the latest book news and find the best books for kids. All in one place. Browse the Good Reading digital magazine for everything about books...

The Just for Kids Streaming Video Collection includes clips from thousands of fun and informative video and audio titles on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading, and much more...

Free access to thousands of movies and more, with your library card...

Free access to the Lynda.com video library of courses and tutorials on software, technology, creative and business skills designed and taught by recognised industry experts. Log in with your library card number and PIN/Password.

Learning a language is fun and easy with Mango languages. Mango has courses for more than sixty languages including several English courses for ESL students. Log in with your library card number and PIN/Password.

MyHeritage is the leading global destination for discovering, preserving and sharing family history. Log in with your library card number and PIN/Password.

Celebrating New Zealand - our people, places, wildlife and evironment. Watch from home - just log in with your library card number.

OverDrive is our latest eResource with a fabulous range of eBooks and eAudiobooks. Try Libby, the easiest library eBook app out there. Log in with your library card number and PIN/Password.

PressReader is the world's largest online newspaper and magazine kiosk that provides full content digital replicas of more that 2,500 titles from 100 countries in 60 languages. Create an account with your library card number and PIN/Password.

Access to more than 70 popular eMagazine titles to download and keep! Create your free account with your library card number and PIN/Password.

Road to IELTS is a self-study preparation course that helps foreign nationals and students prepare for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Free for library members or use in our libraries.

Watch videos of children's stories being read aloud by fantastic, predominantly Australian and New Zealand, storytellers. Free for library members.