You can search for your whakapapa at the library. To help you the library has books including Māori history and traditions, tribal histories, pūrākau (myths), waiata and whakataukī (proverbs).

Yes, we’d love the whole whānau to join, it’s a family friendly place. Each family member can have their own library card. We require a parent/guardian to join each member.

You can scan to email and USB from the Library copiers on the Ground Floor. For high quality results use the digitisation station for free on the 2nd floor of Central Library. Preserve your…