Business

Newspapers

Newspapers often contain articles about businesses and industries, both local and national. In some cases they may be the only source of information about a company. They can provide statistics, financial information, contact and management details in addition to recent news and developments.

To find articles on specific subjects use a newspaper index.

Electronic indexes

Papers
An online index to the Press from 1 January 1995 and to the Star from 14 October 1998. The index focuses on news of the North Canterbury region from Cheviot to Ashburton and is up-dated daily. It is keyword searchable and includes thousands of names for local people, organisations and places.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
Te Puna – INNZ
An index to New Zealand newspapers and periodicals compiled by the National Library of New Zealand. A number of newspapers are indexed, including the Press. Particularly useful for non-Canterbury material which is not indexed in the Papers database.

Electronic resources

Press Display
A large digital newspaper collection. It contains full-page replicas of current print editions, including editorial content, advertising and business news and supplements for up to 90 days for over 1200 newspapers from around the world.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
ProQuest ANZ Newsstand
A selection of over 280 full-text newspapers and newswires from Australia and New Zealand covering regional and international topics.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.

Microfiche indexes

These cover the Lyttelton times, 1851-1861, 1881-1889, 1910-1911 and 1932-1935, and the Press for all the remaining years between 1861 and 1994. For the period 1851-1953 there are a series of 2-5 year indexes. For the period 1954-1994 there is a single Index.

Card indexes

Indexes held in card form in Aotearoa New Zealand Centre:

  • Star. Features only. 1976-1984
  • Canterbury Times. Selective index. 1890-1904
  • Canterbury Times. Illustrations only. 1900 Ja-Ag ; 1901-1917
  • Illustrated Press. Illustrations only. 1868-1874
  • Weekly Press. Illustrations only. 1900-1928 (in 2 sequences)