Search the catalogue for magazines

Find your next magazine by browsing the catalogue or popping into your local library.

 

If you need help with the catalogue, we suggest checking out this help page or asking one of your local librarians.

 

We also recommend downloading the library app to browse our catalogue. It's available for Apple and Android devices.

 

 

 

Browse PressReader eMagazines & eNewspapers

PressReader provides unlimited online access to newspapers and magazines from around the world. Access 7,000+ newspapers and magazines in more than 60 languages, including New Zealand publications.

Please note Allied Press publications (including the Otago Daily Times) and Stuff NZ publications can only be accessed when you are in the library and using the library Wi-Fi. This reflects the publisher's wish to maintain consumption of their titles on the library site, while maintaining full free public access of all of their content while at the library. Click here to view the full collection of Allied Press publications and click here for the full collection of Stuff NZ publications.

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Sign In through Library or Group and create an account
  • Look for "Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago District Libraries"
  • Login using your library card number and pin/password

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and Sign In through Library or Group and create an account

If you need help we suggest visiting the PressReader Help Centre or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

 

 

 

Browse BorrowBox eMagazines

Read eMagazines on your computer, phone or tablet.

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Look for "Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District Libraries"
  • Login using your library card number and pin/password

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and login using your library card number and pin/password

If you need help we suggest visiting the BorrowBox help page or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

 

   

 

Browse Libby eMagazines

Read eMagazines on your computer, phone or tablet.

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Look for "Central Otago/Queenstown Lakes District Libraries"
  • Login using your library card number and pin/password

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and login using your library card number and pin/password

If you need help we suggest visiting the Libby help page or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

 

 

 

FAQs

How long can I borrow books for?

Please visit our Fees & Charges page for a table of loan periods.

How many magazines can I borrow?

When borrowing physical items:

  • Permanent members can borrow up to 50 items
  • Temporary members can borrow up to four items

In addition to the above limits on physical items, you can borrow eItems as follows:

  • BorrowBox: six eBooks, six eAudiobooks, six eMagazines
  • Libby: five titles

What PressReader publications do I need to be in the library to read?

Allied Press publications (including the Otago Daily Times) and Stuff NZ publications can only be accessed when you are in the library and using the library Wi-Fi. This change reflects the publisher’s wish to maintain consumption of their titles on the library site, while still maintaining full free public access of all their content while at the library. This only affects Allied Press and Stuff NZ publications (*see below for a full list of impacted publications).

 

Allied Press Publications

 

  • Otago Daily Times
  • Ashburton Courier
  • Central Rural Life
  • Hokitika Guardian
  • Mountain Scene
  • Oamaru Mail
  • Southern Rural Life
  • The Courier
  • The Ensign
  • The Greymouth Star
  • The News (Central Otago)
  • The News (North Canterbury)
  • Southland Express
  • The Star
  • The West Coast Messenger

Stuff NZ Publications

 

  • The Press (Weekday & Weekend Editions)
  • Sunday Star Times
  • Sunday News
  • Southland Times (Weekday & Weekend Editions)
  • Waikato Times (Weekday & Weekend Editions)
  • Dominion Post (Weekday & Weekend Editions)
  • Nelson Mail (Weekday & Weekend Editions)
  • Timaru Herald (Weekday & Weekend Editions)
  • Manawatu Standard (Weekday & Weekend Editions)
  • Taranaki Daily News (Weekday & Weekend Editions)
  • Marlborough Express
  • TV Guide
  • NZ House and Garden
  • NZ Gardener

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