Welcome to Auckland Council Libraries’ heritage collections.
Here you can explore the diverse wealth of our collections, learn how to access them in person and get answers to your heritage questions. Unravel personal narratives through photographs and manuscripts or delve into the vibrant cultural heritage of Māori and Pacific communities. Listen to captivating oral histories that bring the past to life or lose yourself in the sounds of Aotearoa through our music collection.
View heritage photographs from the 1800s to the present day.
See manuscripts and archives consisting of unpublished primary resource material.
Explore a vast collection of Māori heritage and research resources.
All libraries hold a selection of Pacific materials including heritage resources.
Our heritage and regional research collections hold oral history and sound recordings.
We hold a number of important collections of rare books, ranging from former governor Sir George Grey's collection to contemporary private press publications.
Our music heritage collections show how New Zealand music has developed over the years.
Browse our ephemera collections such as posters, programmes, invitations, tickets, postcards and flyers.
We welcome discussions about potential donations to our collections. Find out what kinds of material we accept, how to contact us and what to expect from the process.
