Our CD collection is a far ranging resource for all music lovers, covering music from throughout the centuries and from across the globe.
Genres and styles covered in our collection include:
- Blues

- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
- New Zealand Rock
- Opera
- R&B
- Rock
- Soul
- Traditional and contemporary world music
A monthly list of new CDs is available on our website. Check
new and recommended for the current list, and an archive of the last three months.
Made in Auckland is a collection of CDs by unsigned Auckland musicians and provides a platform for a wider audience to hear their music.
Sir George Grey Special Collections holds an archival reference collection of New Zealand sound recordings. Sir George Grey Special Collections is located on the second floor of the Central City Library.
Listening facilities
There are four listening stations on the first floor of the Central City Library. They are located next to the CD and sheet music collections.
Headphones are available from the first floor enquiry desk. Identification is required.
All Akozone computers have Windows Media Player as part of their general software and can play CDs.