Waiamakariri Libraries created an amazing Māori Language Collection called Ako Collection to help you explore and learn more about Te Reo Māori.
A range of apps that make using the library easier.
Grab your library card, remember your PIN number and jump right in!
Award Winners
Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
To assist teachers, Waimakariri Libraries have a feast of resources available to help teachers feed students who are hungry for knowledge.
Waimakariri Libraries offers you a range of online resources covering music, movies, research, family history, learning, magazines, books and more.
You will need your library card and pin to use these resources on your own device.
If you are unsure what your pin number is, you can reset it here, or contact the library for help.
Watch the tutorials below to learn more about some of our online resources!
Ancestry Library edition provides access to millions of records from around the world for people wanting to study their heritage.
Only available for in-library use.
Australia/ New Zealand Reference Centre - Full text magazine, news and reference book content with an emphasis on publications from Australia and New Zealand
Would you like access to FREE e-books and e-audiobooks? Download Borrowbox!
BorrowBox has a great range of e-books and e-audiobooks for adults and children.
If you have a tablet or smartphone, you can download the free BorrowBox app from your app store, then you can login with your library card and pin number. Watch this instructional video for help on downloading and using the BorrowBox app.
You can also use BorrowBox on your computer or most e-readers. Access BorrowBox on your computer here - you will need the free Adobe Digital Editions software to use BorrowBox on your computer or transfer it to your eReader device.
Please read the instructions how to download an eBook to your Kobo here.
Watch a video tutorial on BorrowBox here. (Niche academy)
New!
We have added an eMagazine collection to our BorrowBox platform.
There are 39 titles in the collection at this point and we hope to add more in the near future. The digital collection has many of the same titles that our physical collection has plus a few new ones.
Developed specifically for libraries, the new Britannica Library provides you with top quality information from a trusted source.
Access three sites in one, with age appropriate material from the child-friendly collection through to the adult general reference collection. Now students of all ages will find it easy to conduct research, complete homework assignments and work on special projects.
Use Britannica Library
Log in with your library card number and PIN / Password.
Download the app or use your computer to start streaming or downloading your music today. Access over 18 million songs, including today’s top music and yesterday’s hits. Build your own playlists, listen to curated playlists, or simply enjoy an album. All ad-free!
Freegal Music+ is a free music service which offers download or streaming access to more than 18 million songs including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total, the collection is comprised of 200 genres of music from over 100 countries.
To access your Freegal benefits, you will need your library card number and PIN to log in. Freegal works with almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones. No special software is needed. Apps are available in the Apple store, Google Play store and Amazon.
GivMe - Finding possible funding providers for your personal study expenses. To access this free resource a user account must be created with an email and password. These will be the login details for the user.
GivUs - Find possible funding providers for your community group. To access this free resource a user account must be created with an email and password. These will be the login details for the user.
Index New Zealand - Find articles from New Zealand journals and newspapers. Abstracts only.
Stream inspiring films and documentaries anytime, anywhere.
With over 10,000 titles and with new content added monthly there is something here for everyone. Kanopy Kids provides specific content for children and the Great Courses gives access to a fascinating lecture series on a diverse range of topics.
Kanopy is free to use from home with your library card number and PIN number.
Each month, your account is allocated a set number of tickets from your library. Your tickets reset on the first day of the month.
For more information about tickets and setting your account up, click here.
Would you like access to FREE eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines?
Overdrive contains 1000s of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, including eMagazines in languages other than English. Access Overdrive on a computer or laptop here.
If you have a tablet or mobile device, Libby is the easy to use app which provides access to OverDrive. Download Libby onto your mobile device or tablet, then login with your library card and PIN. Watch this video on how to download, set-up and use Libby.
Overdrive can also be accessed on your computer or most eReaders - you will need the free Adobe Digital Editions software to transfer items you borrow to older eReader devices – some newer Kobo eReaders have Overdrive already installed.
Watch a video tutorial on Libby/Overdrive here. (Niche Academy)
LinkedIn Learning –
Be inspired to learn the latest software, creative and business skills. Train for a new profession or discover a new passion.
LinkedIn Learning provides access to online workshops, resources and content to help you develop skills and grow in your career.
Available through the website here or via the LinkedIn Learning app. Find more information on using the app on our Library Apps page.
For a guide to using the resources, view this tutorial: LinkedIn Learning.
LOTE4Kids - Storytime in your language
Over 3000+ online picture books for kids in 65+ languages, including Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Each picture book is read aloud, and is paired with an English language version.
Download the LOTE4Kids App from the App Store or Google Play today!
Mango Languages provides access to over 70 languages including Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), French, Italian and Japanese. It also contains lessons for people wanting to learn English.
Mango uses a self-paced learning programme that teaches languages through relevant and topical dialogue using the four key components – vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.
Create a Mango profile to save your progress. You can access Mango Languages through your web browser, or download apps for Android and iOS but please note - to use the apps, you first need to create a Mango profile through the desktop version.
NewsBank - Access New Zealand
NewsBank - Access New Zealand is the largest online collection of national, regional, and local news sources from across New Zealand. It contains more than 160 New Zealand newspapers, including image editions of:
Access more information about NewsBank Access New Zealand here.
PressReader
Read a huge range current New Zealand and International newspapers and magazines. Online copies of the print versions of the latest and current issues. Over 7000 titles from 100 countries in 56 languages.
You can access PressReader through our website or download the app for your tablet or smart phone.
Please note : Stuff Ltd. titles such as The Press can only be accessed from within the library. All other titles can also be accessed at home or anywhere else.
Story Box Library - Watch and listen to some of your favourite stories being read by Australian and New Zealand storytellers.
The Treaty of Waitangi Collection brings together leading thinking on this foundational document, including works by acclaimed scholars such as Claudia Orange, Judith Binney, Vincent O’Malley, Alan Ward and Aroha Harris. Designed and managed by award-winning New Zealand publisher Bridget Williams Books, the Collection is a living resource backed by a long-term vision for Treaty scholarship into the twenty-first century.
The Collection is primarily designed to:
Evolve over time using a platform built on open standards that are built to last.
