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For finding information to answer a question, win a bet, satisfy your curiousity or just to bowse for interest, the Reference Collection has a wide range of reference resources available for you to use at the libraries.

These include:

  • Encyclopaedias
  • Atlases
  • Local Council information
  • Car Manuals
  • Electoral Rolls
  • Statistics New Zealand publications
  • Accommodation Guides
  • University Calendars
  • Year Books

and much more.

Although Reference books can be used only in the library, we can provide you with 3 free photocopies of material from this Collection.


  

New Reference Books

   

Big road altas of the USA 2010

For the big American road trip you might be planning.


Pictorial atlas of acupuncture

An illustrated manual of acupuncture points - very detailed.


Hebrew and English dictionary

Now updated for the first time in 35 years with thousands of new words in science and technology.


Dairy Cattle animal Welfare Code of Welfare 2010

This provides guidance to the owners of dairy cattle about the standards they must achieve in order to meet their obligations under the Animal Welfare Act 1999.


Staples Tax Guide 2010

For all you ever wanted to know about tax.


Takoa Te Aka Kumara O Aotearoa

A directory of Māori organisations and resource people containing over 4500 listings.


 

The puzzler crossword companion

To find that infuriating missing word, simply go to the relevant subject, and zone in on the required word length. Uncompleted crosswords will be a thing of the past.


Greenings Baches & holiday homes to rent. 2010

Just in time for the holidays - places to stay, hot tips, fun destination information and more.


The Penguin guide to recorded classical music 2010

This completely revised edition of the Penguin Guide reviews the major classical recordings issued and reissued over the past five decades, many of which dominate the catalogue because of their sheer excellence, irrespective of recording dates. More comprehensive than ever before and now updated annually, it indicates key recordings on CD, DVD and enhanced SACD, including those in surround sound.

Chambers book of facts

Up to date info on nearly everything - e.g. deepest caves, fish:record holders, NASA launches, international pattern sizes, ballet and modern dance companies, wedding anniversaries, perpetual calendar, UK airports and much much more.

Family Services and activities on the Kapiti Coast

This cover a wide range of services and activities e.g. Antenatal and postnatal care, parent networks, preschool education, Māori services for families, counselling, family violence support etc.

 
A useful aid for keen genealogists.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The seriously good guide to fundraising in New Zealand - Kerri Tilby

If it's your first sausage sizzle or your fiftieth this guide will step you through fundraising ideas that actually work.

 

Rural residential living in the Kapiti Coast District

This is the report of an investigation of rural residential living in the Kapiti Coast District. The study provides accurate data on rural residential living and identifies the social, economic and environmental issues.

Also A study of the rural productive potential in the northern part of the Kapiti Coast.

 

Who else writes like 2008

A wonderful book which leads you to other authors when you have exhausted all the titles from your favourite author.

Royal Commission on Auckland Governance = Te Komihana a te Karauna mo te Mana Whakahaere o Tamaki-makau-rau.

4 Volumes including the report, executive summary, submissions on the decision to create the supercity of Auckland.

 

ReligioNZ: a guide to religions in New Zealand

ReligioNZ is a guide to understanding the different religions in New Zealand. It contains descriptions of 68 main religions from Adidam to Zoroastrian, plus short introductions to 200+ other groups and religions practised in this country.

 

Identicar: The New Zealand Auto Industry's Model Identification Guide

Lots of car information - all the specifications, where to buy parts, latest releases etc

 

Carter's Everything Vintage: The Post 1950's Price Guide and Carter's Price Guide to Antiques in Australiasia

For pricing all those treasures at the back of the cupboard.

 

The Statesman's Yearbook 2009

Full of facts on the politics, cultures and economies of the world.

New Zealand Contacts in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2008/09

 

Kapiti Coast Walks

The walks described are mainly on the flat and between 4 and 5 km in length. They can be undertaken by persons of all ages. Great for exploring the district from The Plateau, Ōtaki to Fisherman's Table, Paekakariki.

 

An everyday guide to the RMA

A series of guides which explains what the Resource Management Act is all about, how it affects you in your daily life and how you can get involved in decisions about our environment.

Debrett's peerage & baronetage 2003

This is a definitive genealogical guide to the titled families of the United Kingdom.

Practical encyclopedia of rocks & minerals

How to find, identify and collect the world's most fascinating specimens, featuring over 800 colour photographs.

The visual dictionary of fashion design

Colourful clear illustrations and photos for all aspects of fashion. It is also an interesting book to dip into.

Oxford Large Print Dictionary

Great for those who find the print in traditional dictionaries just too small.


Online Reference Sources

You can also get answers to all your questions through our range of databases available at the libraries and through this website.


Reference Help

If you need assistance with a reference query contact the Information Desk, phone the Information Desk at Paraparaumu Library ph. 2964 887 or email the Information Services Librarian.