Library
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whare Pukapuka! Just like the mighty Waikato river which is central to our beautiful city, the Library is central to your learning journey. Mā mātou koe e ārahi, let us be your raft and navigator.
Discover a wealth of resources, from books and articles to videos, archival collections, local theses, databases, and AV equipment, all accessible through Library Search.
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Open Hours
Hamilton Campus Library:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11am - 3pm
Teaching Resources Library:
Monday - Friday: 11am - 1pm
Library Spaces & Facilities
Spaces designed for you and your life. Discover our Whānau room, explore our quiet study spaces, or book a room for you and your group.
Taonga & Artworks
Nga Taonga o Mahi Māreikura
Huakina! Riariakina! Kia hahaina, kia rangahia! Open! Explore! Grasp knowledge and bring it together! The Mahi Māreikura room showcases and preserves the treasures and works of Dr. Pei te Hurinui Jones.
Nga Taonga o Te Whare Pukupuka
The University of Waikato was established in 1964 and since has become kaitiaki of many taonga, some of which are currently in the care of Te Whare Pukapuka, the Library.
University Art Collection
Holding over 600 artworks the collection consists of a broad range of contemporary art and taonga including paintings, works on paper, photography, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, whakairo and mixed media, amongst others.
Discover Mātangireia
A resource hub of Māori, Pacific, Aotearoa, & Indigenous materials, guided by Kaupapa Māori values, Mātangireia supports research, teaching, & learning in an inclusive environment celebrating mana whenua, cultural heritage, & traditional knowledge.
Find and Use Library Resources
The library boasts a diverse collection of physical, digital, and unique materials, reflecting our commitment to providing rich resources for our members. Furthermore, our interlibrary loan service expands these offerings, ensuring access to even more.
Digital Resources
Theses & Dissertations
Research Commons is the University of Waikato's Open Access research repository, housing research publications and theses produced by the University's staff and students.
Databases A-Z
Explore our comprehensive Databases collection, covering a vast array of subjects to meet your research needs. From scholarly articles to multimedia resources, our databases offer invaluable information for academic pursuits.
O Neherā - Digital Archives
O Neherā provides access to material digitised by the Library. It includes historical images, documents, and first-hand accounts providing unique local insights into Waikato and Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as information on non-digitised collections.
Subject Guides
Discover tailored subject guides! Explore recommended readings, databases, referencing advice and search tips for your subject. Your essential companion for successful research and high-quality assignments!
Researcher Support
Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive suite of resources tailored for researchers and postgraduates. From workshops to personalised guidance, we're here to support your journey toward academic excellence.
Get in touch
If you need assistance with research, assignment help, or have any general enquiries, feel free to contact the library. We're here to help!