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LIBRARIES -
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Dictionary of New Zealand
Biography
This website contains over
3,000 biographies of New Zealanders who have 'made their mark' on this country.
It does not include people who are alive. It presents snapshots of places,
times, events and trends in New Zealand history, linked to the biographical
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Matapihi
This provides access to the
digital collections of some of New Zealand's major cultural organisations.
Initially around 50,000 images, sounds and objects are included, covering the
arts and culture, places, historic events, the natural environment, people and
society in New Zealand. |
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New Zealand Libraries’ Catalogue
Use this
catalogue to search for items books, magazines or newspapers held by libraries
in New Zealand. You can search by author, title or keywords. This resource will
tell you whether a particular item is held in a New Zealand library or not. Many
of these items will be available to borrow on Interloan.
It also provides a gateway to worldwide resources. |
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The Niupepa: Maori Newspapers
Digital Collection is an electronic collection of over 17,000 pages taken from
34 separate periodicals. It is based on 'Niupepa 1842-1933', a microfiche
collection produced by the Alexander Turnbull Library. 55% of the collection is
written solely in Mäori, 43% is bilingual and about 2% is written in English.
There were three main types of niupepa published; government sponsored, Mäori
initiated, and religious. |
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This resource covers all
areas of New Zealand's involvement in WWII, from detailed accounts of particular
battalions, to the political and economic background and consequences, to full
accounts of particular episodes and campaigns. A search facility and separate
maps and diagrams are available. |
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Provided by the National
Library, Papers Past showcases selected 19th century New Zealand newspapers and
periodicals. The site currently contains digital images of over 600,000 pages
from 30
publications. |
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In Māori, Te Ara means 'the
pathway'. Through interlinking text and image trails, the Encyclopedia takes you
on a journey of discovery. Beginning with the theme of Peoples, it will
eventually present a comprehensive guide to New Zealand - its natural
environment, history, culture, economics and government. |
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New Zealand
Legislation
Current New Zealand Acts are
listed alphabetically and are free to browse. Regulations and Supplementary
Orders Papers are available to download for free. |
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