Reference Collections and Research Resources, including databases and microforms.
He Puna Wānanga, ‘springs of knowledge’, is the Heritage and Research area at Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library, 21 Devonport Road (access also available from Grey Street). Explore and discover our resources:
The collections focus on people, places and events in the Western Bay of Plenty, here you can find out about the vibrant early history of our city and surrounding districts, from the arrival and settlement of Māori, the Musket Wars, missionaries, the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the New Zealand Wars and military settlement,
Research people, places, history and information using the reference collections, databases, browse the electoral rolls, local school magazines, telephone directories, historical society journals, local card index, microfilm and microfiche collections.
The Heritage and Research team are happy to assist, pop in and visit or email: research@tauranga.govt.nz or phone 07 577 7177.