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 - Biographies - October 2026
New biographies and memoirs of the famous, the interesting and everyday people.
New For You - History & Current Events - October 2026
New additions to the library collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New For You - History & Current Events - September 2026
New additions to the library collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New for You - Biographies - October 2026
New biographies and memoirs of the famous, the interesting and everyday people.
New For You - History & Current Events - October 2026
New additions to the library collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New For You - History & Current Events - September 2026
New additions to the library collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes videos, podcasts, and photography.
Bridget Williams Books BWB Online Collections
Deep, rich and high-quality New Zealand non-fiction eBooks brought together online.
ICS Cadastral Index
Survey plans as imaged by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) for Landonline. Available only on Family History Computers.
eDS eResources Discovery Search
Access most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes videos, podcasts, and photography.
Bridget Williams Books BWB Online Collections
Deep, rich and high-quality New Zealand non-fiction eBooks brought together online.
ICS Cadastral Index
Survey plans as imaged by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) for Landonline. Available only on Family History Computers.
eDS eResources Discovery Search
Access most of our eResource collection, articles, eBooks, journals, photographs & more, through a single access point.
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.
Wars and conflicts
Explore information on wars and conflicts New Zealand has been involved in.
New Zealand Disasters
Information on notable New Zealand disasters including natural disasters, transport disasters, mining disasters and epidemics.
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.
Wars and conflicts
Explore information on wars and conflicts New Zealand has been involved in.
New Zealand Disasters
Information on notable New Zealand disasters including natural disasters, transport disasters, mining disasters and epidemics.
Featured
New This Week
Every week we publish just ordered, new fiction, and new non-fiction lists. Find out the newest titles added to the library collection.
Dewey Non-Fiction Book Groups
Check out some of the titles Tūranga's two Dewey book groups have discussed so far in 2026. Now includes 700s.
Labour Day
The history behind the New Zealand Labour Day holiday. Monday 26 October 2026 - Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm, all other libraries closed
The Baillie Gifford Prize 2026 shortlist
The shortlist of the most prestigious non-fiction prize in the United Kingdom has been announced\.
Local and family 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.