Young Adult Resources

Our Young Adult titles are suitable for ages 13 to 23, and have a yellow flash on the spine.

You can find out what we hold through searching our free app or our online catalogue.

Below are some links which might be interesting or useful.

Online help for New Zealand students  Year 1 to Year 10. Available 10am to 3pm weekdays.

When we’re open, click the green Chat with us now button on the AnyQuestions homepage. If the green button isn’t there we aren’t open, sorry!

AnyQuestions

HowStuffWorks explains the curiosities of our world, delving into everything from cyber security and housecleaning tips to the physics of black holes and the history of slang. We provide factual, unbiased content that’s fun to read

HowStuffWorks - Learn How Everything Works!

The Tararua District Council provides the ‘Tararua Grant Finder’ to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. This site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available to you. E.g. for education.

Create a free account and get searching!

Tararua Grant Finder

If further study is not for you, how about a trade?

What is a trade? Competenz.org.nz

NZ Govt How to apply for an apprenticeship. Fees.

Hito (hairdresser/barber/beauty therapy)

Mito (automotive)

BCITO apprenticeships (building/tradie)

Defence Careers (carpenter, electrician, automotive technician, plumber)

Masterlink (plumbing/gasfitting)

Unitec (automotive)

Advice and resources for finding your way after leaving school.

Home Page – School Leavers' Toolkit