History
Explore library resources about history - including world history, New Zealand history, local history, and family history.
In the library catalogue
More in the library catalogue
New For You - History & Current Events - November 2024
The newest additions to our collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New For You - History & Current Events - October 2024
The newest additions to the collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New For You - Quirky - October 2024
Something a little different. An eclectic mix of new titles ranging across the Library's non-fiction collection.
Bridget Williams Books BWB Online Collections
Deep, rich and high-quality New Zealand non-fiction eBooks brought together online.
New Zealand Gazette Archive
Copies of issues of the New Zealand Gazette and related publications from 1841 to the present.
History Reference Source
World history for researchers, featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.
British Library Newspapers
British Library Newspapers cover national and regional newspapers representing British society from1732 to 1950.
Historic events
Te Tiriti o Waitangi - The Treaty of Waitangi
An agreement made between Māori and the British Crown in 1840, it is New Zealand’s founding document. Read our backgrounder to the Treaty.
Treaty of Waitangi for kids
Meet Whetū Marama and her Koro (grandfather) as they find out about Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
New Zealand Disasters
Information on notable New Zealand disasters including natural disasters, transport disasters, mining disasters and epidemics.
Featured
Pou Kohikohinga in Residence - Fendalton Library
Dec 10th | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Our Māori Collection Specialists will be onsite to answer any questions and provide advice around this fantastic collection.
The Baillie Gifford Prize
The 2024 winner of the most prestigious non-fiction prize in the United Kingdom is Question 7 by Australian author Richard Flanagan.
House of Lilies by Justine Firnhaber-Baker
Troy reviews House of Lilies the Dynasty That Made Medieval France by Justine Firnhaber-Baker, a book about the kings of medieval France.
Local and family history
Local history
Explore our resources about local people, places and history.
Family history guide
Whether you're just beginning to look into the history of your family or a seasoned researcher we have a wealth of resources that can help.
