Science
Find the latest scientific research with information covering animals, astronomy, geology, scientists and inventions.
Find information on Nobel Prizes and prize winners in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry, find resources relating to health, animals and climate change.
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Our Insect Neighbours exhibition: 21 March – 17 May 2026
Christchurch City Libraries and Canterbury Museum bring you a closer look at the hidden world of insects. Te Pito Huarewa Gallery, Tūranga.
Mātauranga Māori
Putaiao / Hakarau – Science and Technology websites Links to online resources and websites about Māori science and technology
Matariki websites - Links to online resources and websites about Matariki, Māori New Year and Māori astronomy.
Rongoā Māori - Rongoā is the word for remedies that are created from natural plants and trees. Find resources about te Rongoā Māori.
Science Books
New For You - Science & Nature - March 2026
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
New For You - Science & Nature - January 2026
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
New For You - History & Current Events - November 2025
Newest additions to the collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
New For You - Science & Nature - March 2026
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
New For You - Science & Nature - January 2026
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
New For You - History & Current Events - November 2025
Newest additions to the collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.
Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge (24-27 April 2026)
Help put Ōtautahi Christchurch's biodiversity on the map! Come along to our City Nature Challenge events in April.
Science eResources
Science: Gale In Context
Information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics and showcase scientific disciplines that relate to real-world issues.
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes video, podcast, and photography.
Environmental Studies: Gale in Context
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
GreenFile
Research the effects of humans on the environment. Use GreenFile now Find out about GreenFile
Science for tamariki
Science Fairs
Help to get you started on your science fair project, from choosing a topic and researching it.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids is a great place to find pictures and articles about animals and our natural world.
Inventions and Inventors
Find out who invented it (and when) with our lists of inventions, and collections covering inventions
Astronomy & Space
Find out more about outer space and astronomy with our library resources and selected websites.
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Popular science reading guide
Popular science takes science and makes it engaging and interesting to read. We recommend some great popular science titles and authors.
Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize
The winner for this 2025 international prize for popular science writing has been announced.
Science topics
Archaeology
New Zealand Archaeology Week is from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 May 2026. Browse our archaeology resources - books, magazines, and more.
New Zealand birds
It's Bird of the Year time! Explore New Zealand birds and manu Māori. We have resources about birds & bird identification.
Astronomy & Space
Find out more about outer space and astronomy with our library resources and selected websites.
Antarctica
Ōtautahi is one of only five Antarctic Gateway cities in the world. Explore local connections with Antarctica and polar exploration.
New Zealand earth science and geology
Find resources and information on earth science and geology, including earthquakes, and volcanoes.
New Zealand animals
New Zealand has an amazing amount of wildlife. Find facts and resources on animals that live in our country.
Pets and other animals
Information about some of New Zealand's most popular pets and resources about owning pets.
The Bug Hunter's Booklist
Entomologist Dr Morgane Merien picks favourite books for insect and nature explorers.
Our Insect Neighbours - a closer look at their hidden world
Kia ora fellow entomologists, take a peek at these books recommended by Dr Morgane Merien as part of the Our Insect Neighbours exhibition.
Dewey Non-Fiction Book Groups
Check out some of the titles Tūranga's two Dewey book groups have discussed so far in 2026.
New For You - Science & Nature - March 2026
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
The Bug Hunter's Booklist
Entomologist Dr Morgane Merien picks favourite books for insect and nature explorers.
Our Insect Neighbours - a closer look at their hidden world
Kia ora fellow entomologists, take a peek at these books recommended by Dr Morgane Merien as part of the Our Insect Neighbours exhibition.
Dewey Non-Fiction Book Groups
Check out some of the titles Tūranga's two Dewey book groups have discussed so far in 2026.
New For You - Science & Nature - March 2026
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
Science Magazines
National Geographic Virtual Library
The digital archive of the world-renowned magazine National Geographic.
Science & Nature eMagazines
Get the latest science magazine covering topics, science, nature and technology straight to your device - always available.
New Zealand Geographic
Writers, photographers and scientists tell the story of NZ in this online magazine archive. Includes video, podcast, and photography.
Scientific American Archive 1845 to 2015
Online archive of Scientific American, that has been reporting on unique insights and developments in science and technology since 1845.
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Archaeology
New Zealand Archaeology Week is from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 May 2026. Browse our archaeology resources - books, magazines, and more.
The Bug Hunter's Booklist
Entomologist Dr Morgane Merien picks favourite books for insect and nature explorers.
Our Insect Neighbours - a closer look at their hidden world
Kia ora fellow entomologists, take a peek at these books recommended by Dr Morgane Merien as part of the Our Insect Neighbours exhibition.
Dewey Non-Fiction Book Groups
Check out some of the titles Tūranga's two Dewey book groups have discussed so far in 2026.