mapbow
Sign in My maps Make a map
Education · 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Libraries in New Zealand map & data

There are 406 libraries mapped in New Zealand, spread over 17 regions. The most are in Auckland Region (101), Canterbury Region (62) and Wellington Region (47). 92% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Kua Tuwhera Te Whare Pukapuka o Walsh Memorial – Walsh Memorial Library, National Library Wellington and New Brighton Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Karoro.

406locations
17regions
21 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
A sample of libraries in New Zealand. Open every one of them in the studio.

Libraries by region

RegionLocationsShare
Auckland Region10125%
Canterbury Region6215%
Wellington Region4712%
Waikato Region4311%
Otago Region286.9%
Manawatu-Wanganui Region276.7%
Northland Region215.2%
Bay of Plenty Region204.9%
Taranaki Region153.7%
Southland Region112.7%
Hawke's Bay Region102.5%
Tasman Region82.0%
West Coast Region41.0%
Nelson Region30.7%
Marlborough Region20.5%
Gisborne Region10.2%
Chatham Islands Territory10.2%

Notable libraries in New Zealand

  1. Kua Tuwhera Te Whare Pukapuka o Walsh Memorial – Walsh Memorial LibraryAuckland Region · library
  2. National Library WellingtonWellington · Wellington Region · library
  3. New Brighton Library / Te Kete Wānanga o KaroroChristchurch · Canterbury Region · library
  4. Kawakawa LibraryKawakawa · Northland Region · library
  5. Grey District LibraryGreymouth · West Coast Region · library
  6. Archives New ZealandDunedin · Otago Region · library
  7. Te Anau LibrarySouthland Region · library
  8. Elma Turner LibraryNelson · Nelson Region · library
  9. Marlborough LibraryMarlborough Region · library
  10. Auckland Central City LibraryAuckland · Auckland Region · library
  11. Carterton LibraryCarterton · Wellington Region · library
  12. Diamond Harbour LibraryDiamond Harbour · Canterbury Region · library
  13. Whangarei Central LibraryWhangārei · Northland Region · library
  14. Arrowtown LibraryOtago Region · library
  15. Waitohi Whare MātaurangaPicton · Marlborough Region · library
  16. Avondale LibraryAuckland · Auckland Region · library
  17. Greytown LibraryGreytown · Wellington Region · library
  18. Lyttelton LibraryCanterbury Region · library
  19. Blueskin Bay LibraryWaitati · Otago Region · library
  20. Devonport LibraryAuckland · Auckland Region · library
  21. Karori LibraryWellington · Wellington Region · library
  22. Shirley LibraryChristchurch · Canterbury Region · library
  23. Wanaka LibraryWānaka · Otago Region · library
  24. E. H. McCormick Research LibraryAuckland Region · library
  25. Parliamentary LibraryWellington Region · library
  26. Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library)Christchurch · Canterbury Region · library
  27. Mount Roskill LibraryThree Kings · Auckland Region · library
  28. Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui / Central LibraryWellington Central · Wellington Region · library
  29. Upper Riccarton Community and School LibraryChristchurch · Canterbury Region · library
  30. New Lynn War Memorial LibraryAuckland · Auckland Region · library
  31. Titahi Bay LibraryTītahi Bay · Wellington Region · library
  32. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community CentreChristchurch · Canterbury Region · library
  33. Northcote LibraryNorthcote · Auckland Region · library
  34. Upper Hutt City LibraryUpper Hutt · Wellington Region · library
  35. Pakuranga LibraryAuckland · Auckland Region · library
  36. Waikanae LibraryWaikanae · Wellington Region · library
  37. Piha Community LibraryPiha · Auckland Region · library
  38. Whitby LibraryPorirua · Wellington Region · library
  39. Sir Edmund Hillary LibraryPapakura · Auckland Region · library
  40. Wellsford War Memorial LibraryWellsford · Auckland Region · library

What's in this layer

Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.

Make a map of libraries in New Zealand

  1. Open the studio. No sign-up needed to start.
  2. Add the layer. Choose New Zealand and Libraries - 406 locations appear at once.
  3. Make it yours. Colours, icons, labels, clusters or a heat map; add your own pins, images and notes; measure distances and draw radius circles.
  4. Share it. Copy the link or embed it on your website - it looks great on phones too.

Open libraries in the studio

Frequently asked questions

How many libraries are there in New Zealand?

This layer holds 406 libraries in New Zealand, the most of them in Auckland Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

Can I download a list of libraries in New Zealand?

Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every New Zealand layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.

Is it free to put libraries on my map?

Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.

What information comes with each library?

The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).

Related map data

More education in New Zealand

Popular in New Zealand

Libraries in other countries

Free to start · no sign-up

Your map is two minutes away

Pick a country, add the places that matter, draw on it, and share it with the world - on any device.

Make a map now Browse map data