Business and money
Explore the library's extensive resources tailored for small businesses and business studies, offering everything you need to support growth, innovation, and success, as well as resources on personal finance, budgeting and managing your money.
Corporate membership
Free corporate membership is available to Christchurch companies and organisations requiring library services for business purposes.
Business Book of the Year Award winner announced
Find compelling insights and enjoyable reading on modern business issues with the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award winners.
Business - The Best Adult Nonfiction Books of 2025
Are you considering opening your own business? Learning about economics or leadership? We've got you covered! As picked by selectors.
Corporate membership
Free corporate membership is available to Christchurch companies and organisations requiring library services for business purposes.
Business Book of the Year Award winner announced
Find compelling insights and enjoyable reading on modern business issues with the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award winners.
Business - The Best Adult Nonfiction Books of 2025
Are you considering opening your own business? Learning about economics or leadership? We've got you covered! As picked by selectors.
Business News
We subscribe to a great range of business news resources in print and online.
- Newspapers - Print copies of major New Zealand newspapers can be read in our libraries.
- Directories - There is a collection of New Zealand and Pacific Island telephone directories at Tūranga.
- Kanopy - Access a wide range of business films and documentaries on Kanopy, available through your library, to explore real-world case studies and gain valuable insights to inspire new ideas and strategies.
Business news eResources
PressReader
PressReader has over 7,000 digital newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries in 60+ languages.
OverDrive eMagazines
Thousands of eMagazines from around the world including many popular New Zealand titles.
eDS eResources Discovery Search
Access most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
Statistics and data - Sources
We suggest resources for finding statistical data for your business plan or study project.
- Statistics New Zealand | Tatauranga Aotearoa Official New Zealand statistical data. Please note data is not available at a company level.
- Infoshare A database of official New Zealand statistics. Provides a wide range of time series data that can be obtained by searching or by browsing a hierarchy of folders entitled Business, Economic indicators, Government finance, Imports and exports, Industry sectors, Population, Tourism, Work income and spending.
- Market Report Provides access to international industry reports
- Figure NZ New Zealand statistics made into charts and tables on topics including Prices, Trade, Innovation, Income and more.
- Data.govt.nz Find and request datasets of New Zealand information in a range of formats and topics.
- Media sources include New Zealand Newsbank and Stuff
Library services and technology
Get help from a librarian
Our Ask a Librarian and Book a Librarian services can help you with resources or research questions to help support your business or study.
If you would like a librarian to search for information on your behalf, we are happy to assist. The first 30 minutes of staff time will usually be free, thereafter our standard research charges apply. Contact us for more information about how we can assist you.
Computing resources
As well as free computers with a range of software, internet access, and wifi at all libraries, you'll find laptop stations at libraries that offer HDMI, adapters, power, and USB plugs.
More about library technology including printing and scanning.
Creative Spaces
Discover Auahatanga - Creative Spaces at libraries – create prototypes and bring your product ideas come to life with the technology, tools, and resources you need to turn your vision into reality.
Meeting and study spaces
Small business
Start or grow your business with resources that support your small business needs.
Small business eResources
Small Business Source
A collection of full text small business reference books, periodicals and business videos. Includes how to create business plans.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Experience an easy-to-browse, comprehensive database covering all aspects of starting and operating a business.
Gale Business: Plan Builder
A step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimising a business or nonprofit. Create a login to get started.
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
Video library of courses and tutorials on software, creative and business skills taught by industry experts.
Small Business Source
A collection of full text small business reference books, periodicals and business videos. Includes how to create business plans.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Experience an easy-to-browse, comprehensive database covering all aspects of starting and operating a business.
Gale Business: Plan Builder
A step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimising a business or nonprofit. Create a login to get started.
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
Video library of courses and tutorials on software, creative and business skills taught by industry experts.
Small business resources in the library catalogue
Useful links
Links to aid your business in any stage
- Business.govt.nz
- Business Mentors NZ
- Business NZ
- Citizens Advice Bureau, Employment and business information
- Employment NZ
- Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE)
- New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development
Grants and funding
Corporate membership
Free corporate membership is available to Christchurch companies and organisations requiring library services for business purposes.
Corporate membership provides your business with a single library card to access:
- High-quality information services and research assistance,
- Business and management online resources,
- Books, standards, magazines, newspapers & business videos,
- We can also obtain and deliver items from other libraries in New Zealand using our Interloan service.
Business resources for students
We have a broad range of business information and support for students conducting research and writing papers on business topics.
Business study eResources
eDS eResources Discovery Search
Access most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
Gale Business: Insights
Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.
The Economist Historical Archive, 1843-2020
The Economist archive presents the worlds political and business news, every weekly issue between 1843 and 2020 — from cover to cover.
The Financial Times Historical Archive 1888-2016
Access the searchable digital archive of the world’s most authoritative daily business newspaper, from 1888 to 2016.
eDS eResources Discovery Search
Access most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
Gale Business: Insights
Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.
The Economist Historical Archive, 1843-2020
The Economist archive presents the worlds political and business news, every weekly issue between 1843 and 2020 — from cover to cover.
The Financial Times Historical Archive 1888-2016
Access the searchable digital archive of the world’s most authoritative daily business newspaper, from 1888 to 2016.
Business study resources in the library catalogue
Money
Information and resources about personal finance, budgeting, money-saving tips, and economics.
How money became a figment of our collective imagination
Catherine reports back from a WORD Christchurch session with economist David McWilliams talking about his new book Money.
Financial Capability Drop In Clinics
Looking for guidance on managing debt, sticking to a budget, or saving? Have a chat with the team from Moana Community Trust.
Financial Capability Drop In Clinic: Shirley Library, part of a series
Dec 18th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you looking for guidance on managing debt, sticking to a budget, or saving for your future? Come & chat with Moana Community Trust.
How money became a figment of our collective imagination
Catherine reports back from a WORD Christchurch session with economist David McWilliams talking about his new book Money.
Financial Capability Drop In Clinics
Looking for guidance on managing debt, sticking to a budget, or saving? Have a chat with the team from Moana Community Trust.
Financial Capability Drop In Clinic: Shirley Library, part of a series
Dec 18th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you looking for guidance on managing debt, sticking to a budget, or saving for your future? Come & chat with Moana Community Trust.
Money resources in the library catalogue
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Economics and politics
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