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John Kinder Theological Library The library and archives for the Anglican church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

The John Kinder Theological Library is the library and archive for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia Te Hāhi Mihinare ki Aotearoa ki Niu Tireni, ki Ngā Moutere o Te Moana Nui a Kiwa. It was formerly known as the Kinder Library, St John’s Theological College. The collection includes 100,000 books and other resources, as well as a growing collection of e-books and e-journals. Most resources are in the subject areas of Biblical study, theology, ministry, Anglicanism, church history, missions and pastoral care. There are smaller collections of Maori and Pacific resources, and extensive print, archive and manuscript collections in church history for New Zealand and parts of the Pacific. The Library is a resource for the whole Anglican Church, not just for St John's College but also for the Methodist Church of New Zealand Te Hāhi Weteriana O Aotearoa. It holds the former library from Trinity Methodist Theological College which has been on the St John's College campus since 1973.

A reminder that we will be CLOSED on Monday 26th October for Labour Day. Open as per usual on Friday 8:30am - 5pm, then ...
22/10/2026

A reminder that we will be CLOSED on Monday 26th October for Labour Day.

Open as per usual on Friday 8:30am - 5pm, then again on Tuesday 27th October from 8:30am - 5pm.

Enjoy the long weekend!

It's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and in Te Puna Atuatanga (John Kinder Theological Library), you can find resources, books, ...
16/09/2026

It's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and in Te Puna Atuatanga (John Kinder Theological Library), you can find resources, books, and even some word games to help you with your reo.

Here are some kupu (words) you might use around the library:

Whare pukapuka - library
Pukapuka - book
Hāora toro - visiting hours
Rorohiko - computer
Mātauranga - education, knowledge
Whakapono - faith
Hoa - friend
Mōrena - good morning
Pātai - query, question
Kōrero pukapuka - to read
Ākonga - student, learner
Kaiako - teacher
Tuhi - to write, record
Kupu - word
Wharepaku - toilet

You're more than welcome to borrow the books on te Reo Māori on the shelves, or play one of the games on the table.

We also recommend checking out the official Te Wiki o te Reo Māori website for some excellent resources. > https://www.reomaori.co.nz/

This Friday 10th July, is Matariki. To mark the occasion, we have a display up in the library, with some books about Mat...
07/07/2026

This Friday 10th July, is Matariki. To mark the occasion, we have a display up in the library, with some books about Matariki, navigating the stars, a few children's books, and Māori myths and stories.

There are also many titles on the New Books display, all with similar topics and themes. You're welcome to borrow any of the books from any of these displays.

A reminder that we will be CLOSED on Friday; open again Monday 13th July from 8:30am.

A reminder that we will be CLOSED on Monday 1st June for King's Birthday. We'll be open as per usual for the rest of the...
27/05/2026

A reminder that we will be CLOSED on Monday 1st June for King's Birthday.

We'll be open as per usual for the rest of the week, 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday - Friday, closed on Saturday.

You can still access all eBooks and eJournals online at any time, and we'll see you back in the library on Tuesday 2nd June.

Lest we forget. With ANZAC Day this weekend, we wanted to draw your attention to our latest display in the library. As w...
23/04/2026

Lest we forget.

With ANZAC Day this weekend, we wanted to draw your attention to our latest display in the library. As well as some books you're welcome to borrow, you'll discover some of the stories of our own ANZACs.

We invite you to take a moment to pause and engage with the display when you're visiting the library in the next week.

Can't come into the library? You can read those stories on our blog, too. Link in comments to head straight there.

Please note: We will be closed on Monday 27th April for the public holiday.

Today marks Earth Day. This year's theme is 'Our Power, Our Planet', and focuses on the impact that small, daily actions...
21/04/2026

Today marks Earth Day.

This year's theme is 'Our Power, Our Planet', and focuses on the impact that small, daily actions across communities, educators, workers, and families have on protecting where they live and work. You can learn more about this year's Earth Day and check out some of the Events near you through the link in the comments.

In the library this week, you'll find a display, as well as a variety of books about eco-theology, care of creation, climate change, and more.

Last Friday, we celebrated 50 Years since Judith Bright started at the Kinder Library. It was a lovely morning of storie...
24/03/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated 50 Years since Judith Bright started at the Kinder Library.

It was a lovely morning of stories from friends and colleagues, of recognising the immense work that Judith does in Theological libraries and archives for the Anglican and Methodist Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia.

The library space has seen many changes over the years - moving the collection multiple times, renovations and building projects, and technological changes, to name but a few! - and Judith continues to navigate it all with impeccable strength and leadership.

As the current library staff, we want to say thank you to Judith for all she does and continues to do in this role.

Thank you to St Johns Theological College for co-hosting this morning with us.

24/03/2026

Catalogue Update: On Tuesday 24th March, from about 4pm onwards, the catalogue will be unavailable as the system is undergoing an update. Thank you for your patience.

If you're in the library this afternoon, feel free to ask us for help finding books.

In our display cabinet at the moment, you'll find some letters, diary entries, record books, photographs and artefacts o...
25/02/2026

In our display cabinet at the moment, you'll find some letters, diary entries, record books, photographs and artefacts on the Southern Cross, the Melanesian Mission ships.

We encourage you to have a peruse when you're in the library next - just head to the back left corner of the building.

Not coming in any time soon? We've also written a blog post about Captain Martin Huggett and the Southern Cross IV, which you can read here.

https://www.kinderlibrary.ac.nz/captain-martin-huggett-southern-cross-iv/

Please note that we will be closed on Friday 6th of February for Waitangi Day.We will be open as per usual on again on M...
03/02/2026

Please note that we will be closed on Friday 6th of February for Waitangi Day.

We will be open as per usual on again on Monday 9th Feb (8:30am - 5pm).

Remember, you can still access eBooks, eJournals and our online archives website.

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202 St Johns Road
Auckland
1072

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