Custom search builder

Use the DigitalNZ search builder to create a mini search engine across New Zealand's digital treasures. 

See the mini search engine for material from the NZ and the first and second world war for an example of the custom search builder in use. Use this tool to explore an interest or hobby, use it in the classroom, or use it as a special research tool across various NZ websites. 

Upload a logo, give your search a name and URL, send a link to your friends, and then grab the HTML code to put it on your website or blog.

Getting started

1. Login or signup to DigitalNZ

2. Activate your API key in the account dashboard

Api

3. Create a new search tool in the account dashboard

New

4. Customise your search tool and widget

This form will allow you to define the the scope of your search engine. You can narrow it by the likes of content type, keywords, website, and date range.

Form

5. Visit and share your new custom search website

For example here is a mini search engine created to search across material related to NZ and the first and second world war.

6. Copy & paste the code to your website or blog

Widget

We'd love to hear feedback or suggestions on how we can make this better. Or let us know if you've got questions. Get in touch via info@digitalnz.org.