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Māori Links

Every public library is listed at http://www.libraries.org.nz

TAI TOKERAU

  1. Far North District Libraries - 8 locations, including Kaikohe:

    Marion Place, Kaikohe. Ph:(09)401 2416 Fax:(09)401 2416
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm / Sat, 9:30am - 1:30pm.
    Email: clm@fndc.govt.nz
    Website: www.fndc.govt.nz/communityfacilities/Libraries/FNDCLibraries.asp

  2. Whangarei District Libraries, including the Central Library:

    Rust Ave, Private Bag 9023, Whangarei. Ph:(09)430 4206 Fax:(09)438 2780
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm / Sat, 9:30am - 3:30pm.
    Email: whglibrary@wdc.govt.nz
    Website: www.whangarei-libraries.com (see 'Māori Resources')

  3. Whangarei Museum and Heritage Park:

    State Highway 14, PO Box 10135, Te Mai, Whangarei. Phone/Fax:(09)438 9630
    Open: Daily, 10am - 4pm.
    Email: heritagepark@xtra.co.nz

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TAMAKI MAKAURAU

  1. Auckland City Libraries - 17 locations, including the Central Library:

    44-46 Lorne St, Auckland. Ph:(09)377 0209 Fax:(09)307 7741
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 8pm / Sat, 10am - 4pm / Sun, 12pm - 4pm.
    Email: library_reference@aucklandcity.govt.nz
    Website: www.aucklandcitylibraries.com (see 'Māori')

  2. Auckland War Memorial Museum

    Domain Dr, Private Bag 92018, Auckland. Ph:(09)309 0443 Fax:(09)306 7065
    Open: Daily, 10am - 5pm (except Christmas Day, and ANZAC morning 25 April)
    The Auckland Museum Library is open from Mon - Fri, 1pm - 5pm.
    Email: library@aucklandmuseum.com
    Website: www.aucklandmuseum.com

  3. University of Auckland, Central Library

    5 Alfred St, Private Bag 92019, Auckland.
    Open: hours vary during the academic year, but generally open weekdays,
    8.30am - 9pm / Sat & Sun, 9am - 5pm.
    Website: www.library.auckland.ac.nz
    Te Ropu Ratonga Māori / Māori Services Team: (09)373 7599 extn 87138

  4. Māori Land Court, Information Office

    The Māori Land Court Information Office in Auckland has no historical records, but you can obtain application forms, search the database and talk to staff.
    135 Kolmar Rd, PO Box 23358, Papatoetoe. Ph:(09)279 5850 Fax:(09)279 5852
    Email: mclpapatoetoe@justice.govt.nz
    Website: www.courts.govt.nz/maorilandcourt/contactus.htm#auckland

  5. Manukau City Libraries - 11 locations, including Central Research Library

    15a Ronwood Ave, c/- Manukau City Council, Private Bag 76917, Manukau.
    Open: Mon - Wed & Fri, 9am - 5pm / Thu, 9am - 7pm / Sat, 10am - 1pm.
    Email: library@manukau.govt.nz
    Maori Librarian, Ph: (09)262 5101 extn 8639 General Fax: (09)262 5158.
    (see: www.manukau-libraries.govt.nz/whatwehave/Maori/maoriresources.htm)

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TAINUI

  1. Māori Land Court, Registry Office

    At the Māori Land Court Registry Office in Hamilton you can look at historical Māori title and ownership information, access application forms and lodge enquiries, and talk to staff about Māori Land Court processes.
    Level 2, BNZ Centre, 354-358 Victoria St, PO Box 620 Hamilton.
    Ph:(07)957 7880 Fax: (07)957 7881
    Open: weekdays, 10am - 4pm.
    Email: mclwaikato@justice.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.courts.govt.nz/maorilandcourt/contactus.htm#hamilton

  2. University of Waikato Library

    Gate 1, Knighton Rd, Private Bag 3105 Hamilton. Ph:(07)838 4466 Fax:(07)838 4017.
    Open: hours vary during the academic year, but generally open daily until at least 6pm(except Christmas holiday period).
    Email: library@waikato.ac.nz
    Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/library/
    Māori Liaison Librarian - Ph: (07)838 4754

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TAI HAUAURU

  1. Puke Ariki Museum and Library

    1 Ariki St, Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth 4620. Ph: (06)759 6060 Fax:(06)759 6073.
    Open: M, Tu, Th & Fr, 9am - 6pm / Wed, 9am - 9pm / Sat & Sun, 9am - 5pm.
    Email available at: www.pukeariki.com/en/contactus.asp
    Website: http://www.pukeariki.com/en/default.asp

  2. Wanganui District Library

    Queens Park, Private Bag, Whanganui 3005. Ph:(06)349 1000 Fax:(06)349 1019.
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 8pm / Sat, 9am - 4:30pm / Heritage Room: M - F, 1 - 5pm
    Email: info@wanganuilibrary.com
    Website: http://www.wanganuilibrary.com/

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WAIARIKI

  1. Rotorua Public Library

    1127 Haupapa St, Private Bag 3029, Rotorua. Ph:(07)348 4177 Fax:(07)348 9686.
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 8pm / Sat, 9.30am - 10.30pm.
    Email: library@rdc.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.rotorualibrary.govt.nz

  2. Tauranga Library

    Willow St, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga. Ph:(07)577 7177 Fax:(07)578 6787.
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 5.30pm / Sat, 9.30am - 4pm / Sun, 12.30pm - 4pm.
    Email: reference@tauranga.govt.nz
    Website: http://library.tauranga.govt.nz/libraries/(see 'NZ Room')

  3. Whakatane Library

    Civic Centre, Commerce St, PO Box 361, Whakatane. Ph:(07)306 0509.
    Open: M, Tu, Th, 9am - 5.30pm / W, 9am - 7pm / F, 9am - 6pm / Sat, 9.30pm - 12pm.
    Email: library@whakatane.govt.nz
    Website: http://library.whakatane.govt.nz/services.php

  4. Whakatane Museum and Gallery

    11 Boon St, PO Box 203, Whakatane. Ph:(07)306 0505 Fax:(07)308 8796.
    Email: info@whakatanemuseum.org.nz
    Website: http://www.whakatanemuseum.org.nz
    Research Library and Archives enquiries, contact the Archivist - Ph:(07)306 0507

  5. Gisborne Public Library

    Peel St, PO Box 747, Gisborne. Ph:(06)867 6709 Fax:(06)867 9068.
    Open: M, W, Th, F, 9.30am - 5.30pm / Tues, 9.30am - 8pm / Sat, 9.30pm - 1pm.
    (Includes the Balneavia Collection: Raumoana Balneavis was secretary to Sir Apirana Ngata and an avid collector of Māori and Pacific books.)
    Email: info@gpl.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.gpl.govt.nz

  6. Tairawhiti Museum

    Stout St, PO Box 716, Gisbourne. Ph:(06)867 3832 Fax:(06)867 2728.
    Open: Mon - Fri, 10am - 4pm / Sat & Sun, 1.30pm - 4pm.
    Email: info@tairawhitimuseum.org.nz
    Website: http://www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz

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MANAWATU

  1. Massey University Libraries

    Tennent Drive, Private Bag 11054, Palmerston North. Ph:(06)350 5670 ext 2121 (Information Services) Fax:(06)350 5605.
    Open: various (see: http://library.massey.ac.nz/aboutus/openinghours.htm)
    Email: AskLib@massey.ac.nz
    Website: http://library.massey.ac.nz

  2. Palmerston North Libraries, including Central Library

    4 The Square, PO Box 1948, Palmerston North. Ph:(06)351 4100 Fax:(06) 351 4102
    Open: Mon, Tu, Th, 10am - 6pm / W, F, 10am - 8pm / Sat, 10am - 4pm / Sun, 1- 4pm.
    Email: pncl@pncc.govt.nz
    Website: http://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz

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TAKITIMU

  1. Hastings Central Library

    Eastbourne St, Private Bag 9002, Hastings. Ph:(06)878 0520 Fax:(06)878 0521.
    Open: Mon, Wed, Th, 9am - 5pm / Tu, F, 9am - 8pm / Sat, 9:30am - 1pm / Sun, 1 - 4pm
    Website: http://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/libraries/ (see 'Māori Resources')

  2. Hawkes Bay Museum

    9 Hershall St, PO Box 248, Napier. Ph:(06)835 7781 Fax:(06)835 9249.
    Open: Daily, 9am - 5pm.
    Email: info@hnct.co.nz
    Website: http://www.hawkesbaymuseum.co.nz

  3. Masterton District Library

    50 Queen St, PO Box 444, Masterton. Ph:(06)378 9666 Fax:(06)377 1195.
    Open: M - W, 9am - 5:30pm / Th, 9am - 8pm / F, 9am - 6pm / Sat, 9:30am - 1pm.
    Email: library@mstn.govt.nz
    Website: http://library.mstn.govt.nz/about.php
    The Wairarapa Archive is open weekdays (except Wed and Thurs) from 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm.
    (see http://library.mstn.govt.nz/archive.php)

  4. Napier library

    Station St, PO Box 940 Napier. Ph:(06)834 4180 Fax:(06)834 4138
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5:30pm / Sat, 10am - 4pm / Sun, 12pm - 4pm
    Email: library@napier.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.napier.govt.nz/inlib.php?cid=library/lib_catalogue

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WHANGANUI A TARA

  1. Archives New Zealand, Head Office

    10 Mulgrave St, PO Box 12-050, Wellington. Ph:(04)499 5595 Fax:(04)495 6210.
    Email: reference@archives.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.archives.govt.nz (see 'Services to Māori')

  2. Alexander Turnbull Library

    Molesworth St, PO Box 1467, Wellington 6001. Ph:(04)474 3000 Fax:(04)474 3035
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm / Sat, 9am - 1pm. ('Appointment-only' areas are open weekdays only)
    Email: atl@natlib.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/en/using/2atl.php

  3. Te Papa Library - Te Aka Matua

    Cable St, PO Box 467, Wellington. Ph:(04)381 7000 Fax:(04)381 7070.
    Open: Daily, 10am - 6pm and until 9pm on Thursdays
    Email: mail@tepapa.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.tepapa.govt.nz (see 'National Services Te Paerangi')

  4. Wellington City Libraries - 12 branches, including the Central Library

    65 Victoria St, PO Box 1992, Wellington. Ph:(04)801 4040 Fax:(04)801 4047
    Open: M-Th, 9:30am - 8:30pm / F, 9:30am - 9pm / Sat, 9:30am - 5pm / Sun, 1 - 4pm
    Email: central@wcl.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.wcl.govt.nz/maori/index.php

  5. Victoria University of Wellington, Central Library

    Kelburn Parade, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 3438, Wellington. Ph:(04)472 1000 Fax:(04)471 2070.
    Open: hours vary, but generally open weekdays until at least 8pm / Sat & Sun, 1pm - 5:30pm.
    Email: library@vuw.ac.nz
    Website: http://www.vuw.ac.nz/library/

  6. Pataka Museum and Porirua Central Library

    Museum and library complex - Parumoana St, PO Box 50218, Porirua City.
    Pataka Museum - Ph:(04)237 1511 Fax:(04)237 4527
    Open: Mon - Sat, 10am - 4:30pm / Sun, 11am - 4:30pm (Closed public holidays)
    Email: pataka@pcc.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.pataka.org.nz

    Porirua Central Library - Ph:(04)237 1533 Fax:(04)237 7320
    Open: M - W & F, 10am - 5:30pm ? Th, 10am - 8pm / Sat, 10am - 5pm / Sun, 12 - 4pm.
    Website: http://www.pcc.govt.nz (see 'Art & Culture' then 'Libraries')

  7. Upper Hutt Libraries, including Central Library

    844 Fergusson Drive, Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 6007. Ph:(04)527 2169 Fax:(04)527 2159.
    Open: M, Th,F, 10am - 8pm / Tu, W, 10am - 5:30pm / Sat, 10am - 1pm.
    Email: library@uhcc.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.citylibrary.co.nz

  8. Lower Hutt Libraries, including Central Library

    Queens Drive, PO Box 30-037, Lower Hutt. Ph:(04)570 6633 Fax:(04)569 5426.
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 8:30pm / Sat, 10am - 5pm / Sun, 1 - 5pm.
    Email: libraries@huttcity.govt.nz
    Website: http://library.huttcity.govt.nz/maori.shtml

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TE WAIPOUNAMU

  1. Nelson Provincial Museum

    Hilliard St, PO Box 853, Nelson. Ph:(03)547 9740 Fax:(03)547 8549.
    Open: Mon - Fri, 10am - 4pm / Sat & Sun, 12pm - 4pm.
    Email: enquiries@museumnp.org.nz

  2. Nelson Public Library

    27 Halifax St, Private Bag 41, Nelson 7001. Ph:(03)546 8100 Fax:(03)546 0402.
    Open: Mon - Th, 10am - 6pm / F, 10am - 7:30pm / Sat, 10am - 1pm / Sun, 1pm - 4pm.
    Email: libraryinfo@ncc.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.ncc.govt.nz/library.htm

  3. Christchurch University Libraries - 5 locations, including Central Library:

    University Drive, Ilam, Private Bag 4800 Christchurch 8020. Ph:(03)364 2987 extn 8723 Fax:(03)364 2055.
    Open: Mon - Th, 8am - 10pm / F, 8am - 6pm / Sat, 10am - 5pm / Sun, 10am - 10pm.
    Email: lending@libr.canterbury.ac.nz
    Website: http://www.library.canterbury.ac.nz
    Māori Resources Librarian: Macmillian Brown Library, Ph:(03)364 2987 extn 8739 or email: macbrown@libr.canterbury.ac.nz (see: http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/mb/maori/maori_portal/shtml)

  4. Canterbury Museum

    Rolleston Ave, Christchurch 8001. Ph:(03)366 5000 Fax:(03)366 5622.
    Open: Daily, 9am - 5pm(except Christmas Day).
    Email: info@canterburymuseum.com
    Website: http://www.canterburymuseum.com
    The Documentary Research Centre: (03)366 9429 extn 870. (see www.canterburymuseum.com/museum_highlights.asp?subcat=102)

  5. Dunedin Central Library

    230 Moray Pl, PO Box 5542, Dunedin 9031. Ph:(03)474 3690 Fax:(03)474 3660.
    Open: Mon-Fri, 9:30am - 8pm /Sat, 10am - 4pm / Sun, 2pm - 6pm.
    Email: library@dcc.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.cityofdunedin.com/city/?page=sites_dpl

  6. Otago Settlers Museum

    31 Queens Garden, Box 566, Dunedin 9031. Ph:(03)477 5052 Fax:(03)477 8360
    Open: Daily, 10am - 5pm (except Christmas Day)
    Email: osm@dcc.govt.nz
    Website: http://www.otago.settlers.museum

  7. Hocken Collections, University of Otago

    Anzac Ave, PO Box 56, Dunedin. Ph:(03)479 8868 Fax:(03)479 5078.
    Open: Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5pm / Sat, 9am - 12pm
    Email: reference.hocken@library.otago.ac.nz
    Website: http://library.otago.ac.nz/hocken

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