Children's Collection
The Library has a special collection just for children, with a variety of stories and non-fiction books that will appeal to a range of ages. For children with an interest in transport or technology, the collection provides information specific to MOTAT artefacts and their historical context.
We also have a transport and technology themed children friendly area where you can come and relax with your children, read a book, do a puzzle or play a game.
Fact Sheets
The library can provide you with information on the history of transport & technology in New Zealand and the people who have shaped that history. Here are some fact sheets to get you started on your research journey. Please contact us or come and visit the library to discover more information.
Click on the links below to check out our fact sheets.
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Jean Batten (198 kb) Jean Batten was New Zealand's most famous female aviator of the 1930s and had a huge impact on aviation across the world. |
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Sir Keith Park (364kb) Sir Keith Park is one of New Zealand's greatest and most overlooked leaders. His tactics and management proved instrumental to victory during the Battle of Britain during World War II. |
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Western Spring Pumphouse (399 kb) When Western Springs Pumphouse was constructed it was the only constant water supply in Auckland. Now it is at the core of MOTAT's collection and the reason that MOTAT was located here. |
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Richard Pearse (219 kb) Richard Pearse was a New Zealand inventor and pioneer aviator. He was one of the first people in the world to build and fly an aeroplane. |
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The Walsh Brothers (1.65mb) Leo and Vivian Walsh laid the foundations for military and civil aviation in New Zealand. |
