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 - June 2024
Newest additions to our collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New Zealand Gazette Archive
Copies of issues of the New Zealand Gazette and related publications from 1841 to the present.
History Reference Center
World history for researchers, featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.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.
The Guardian (1821-2003) and the Observer (1791-2003)
News coverage from the past two centuries from The Guardian (1821-2003) and The Observer (1791-2003).
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
Celebrating the Moon Landing!
Check out some of our great books and DVDs to learn about and celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission July 16-24, 1969.
Te kākahu huruhuru o te Tiriti: WORD Christchurch 2024
Aug 30th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join kaimahi from the Ngāi Tahu Archive and Network Waitangi Ōtautahi for a special workshop. Free, bookings required.
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present Exhibition Opening
Aug 23rd | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hear from a panel of local women's cycling history experts. Light food and drink will be provided. Bookings required.
Women of the Wheel: Past and Present Exhibition, part of a series
Discover the history of women's cycling in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 1890 to now at this exhibition running 24 August to 24 November 2024.
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.
