Ngā Pūkaea o te Kāwanatanga - Government
The library has a wide variety of resources that cover Ngā Pūkaea o te Kāwanatanga as part of our Heritage Collection, Heritage Māori Collection and Heritage Hawke's Bay Māori Collection.
Databases:
We have a range of useful databases, which can be accessed on our Digital Content page. Three key resources are:
Archives New Zealand
Archives New Zealand preserves and protects more than seven million official records, from 19th century treaties to 21st century documents and data. Their goal is for all New Zealanders to easily access and use this taonga, connecting you to your rights and entitlements and stories - now and for the future.
New Zealand Legislation
The authoritative source of Acts, Bills, and Legislative Instruments. New Zealand Legislation also includes High Court Rules, interpretation of legislation, New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, and links to other useful websites.
Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga Aotearoa
Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga Aotearoa is New Zealand's official data agency. They collect information from people and organisations through censuses and surveys, and use this information to publish insights and data about New Zealand. The site includes The New Zealand Official Yearbook 1893-2012 which provide a comprehensive statistical picture of life in New Zealand.
Other Useful Resources:
- Manatū Hauora - The Ministry of health is the Government's advisor for health and disability, and is charged with setting the direction for Māori health and guiding the sector in increasing access, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.
- Manatū Taonga - The Ministry for Culture and Heritage provide advice on arts, culture, heritage and broadcasting issues in consultation with government ministers.
- Pāremata Aotearoa - New Zealand Parliament.
- Te Arawhiti - the Office for Māori Crown Relations is a new Crown agency dedicated to fostering strong, ongoing and effective relationships with Māori across Government.
- Te Kaunihera Māori o Aotearoa - the general functions of the New Zealand Māori Council are set out in the Maori Community Development Act 1962, which conves the Council's purpose and gives the framework in which they operate.
- Te Papa Atawhai - The Department of Conservation is the government agency charged with conserving New Zealand's natural and historic heritage.
- Te Papa Tongarewa - The Museum of New Zealand.
- Te Puni Kōkiri - Te Puni Kōkiri was established under the Māori Development Act 1991, and has a range of responsibilities from te reo Māori and culture through many social and economic issues, to the environment and natural resources.
- Te Tāhuhu o Te Mātauranga - The Ministry of Education is the Government's lead advisor on the New Zealand education system, shaping direction for sector agencies and providers.
- Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori - The Māori Language Commission promotes the use of Māori as a living language and as an ordinary means of communication.
Ancestry Library Edition
For Napier City residents and citizens to have easy access to see what council are currently working on, completed, what they do, facilities, and council information.
The Faraday Centre in Napier, is Hawke's Bay's Museum of Technology. It's a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands on experience.
Unique Art Deco heritage has been preserved with the skilful addition of modern theatre facilities making it the best provincial performing arts centre in the nation.
Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.
Nowhere else in New Zealand will you discover a wider range of marine animals and native species in a single facility than at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Comprising a Museum, Theatre and Gallery - MTG is home to a significant collection of objects that form the foundation of distinctive exhibitions, a world-class research facility and the MTG Theatre.
Situated in the centre of Napier, in the middle of Onekawa Park, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe and affordable aquatic facility for everyone.
Come to Par2 MiniGolf and meet Seamore the Seagull at our sea-side minigolf courses. Challenge your friends and family for a round.
Located in the Art Deco city of Napier. We have worked closely with our builders to promote and develop high quality housing within an open-aspect environment.
Visit the Napier i-SITE to find out more about what is happening in Hawkes Bay, from events, activities and accommodation.
We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.