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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Environmental Studies: Gale in Context
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
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 - July 2025
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
New for You - Quirky - June 2025
Something a little different. An eclectic mix of new titles ranging across the Library's non-fiction collection.
New For You - Science & Nature - May 2025
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
New For You - Science & Nature - July 2025
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
New for You - Quirky - June 2025
Something a little different. An eclectic mix of new titles ranging across the Library's non-fiction collection.
New For You - Science & Nature - May 2025
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
Science eResources
Science Reference Center
Science resource suitable for all ages. Full text articles from all major areas of scientific study; biographies and experiments.
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.
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 year's international prize for popular science writing has been announced. It's A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weiners
Science topics
Astronomy & Space
Find out more about outer space and astronomy with our library resources and selected websites.
New Zealand birds
Explore New Zealand birds and manu Māori. We have resources about birds & bird identification.
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.
Change for the better: Plastic Free July
Find out how to do your bit in the global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
New For You - Science & Nature - July 2025
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
Matariki - Haumanu Hauora
Our Matariki theme this year is Haumanu Hauora - Focusing on Wellbeing so immerse yourself in these key resources.
New for You - Quirky - June 2025
Something a little different. An eclectic mix of new titles ranging across the Library's non-fiction collection.
Change for the better: Plastic Free July
Find out how to do your bit in the global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
New For You - Science & Nature - July 2025
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
Matariki - Haumanu Hauora
Our Matariki theme this year is Haumanu Hauora - Focusing on Wellbeing so immerse yourself in these key resources.
New for You - Quirky - June 2025
Something a little different. An eclectic mix of new titles ranging across the Library's non-fiction collection.
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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Change for the better: Plastic Free July
Find out how to do your bit in the global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
New For You - Science & Nature - July 2025
Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.
Plant it Forward: Houseplant Cutting Share/Swap, part of a series
Jul 14th, All day
Share, swap and select new houseplants cuttings at our pop-up plant propagation station. All indoor plant cuttings welcome.
Winter solstice
What exactly is the winter solstice? When does it happen and what effect does it have?