Waitara Library and Service Centre

Updated Monday 23 March

NPDC has reviewed Puke Ariki operations following the Government’s announcement on the COVID-19 alert level, all Puke Ariki and Community Library facilities are to close until further notice.

This includes:
- Puke Ariki Museum
- Puke Ariki Library
- Taranaki Research Centre
- Puke Ariki Store
- New Plymouth i-SITE
- Inglewood Library and Service Centre
- Bell Block Library and Service Centre
- Waitara Library and Service Centre
- Ōākura Library
- Urenui Library
- Mobile Library

We’re sorry for the inconvenience but we know our customers will understand this is an unprecedented situation and safety comes first.

During this time, we invite you to experience Puke Ariki from home and discover our digital library collections and the museum’s online resources.

You will find more information about protecting yourself, your colleagues, and your whānau at Ministry of Health website https://www.health.govt.nz/  

NPDC wants to assure the public that our priority is to keep providing the services that will help our households and businesses through this and back on their feet when it’s over.

If you have questions about our services while we are closed please visit our Latest Information FAQs.

Public Holidays

Waitara Library is closed on public holidays.

Car parking
Free car parking is available. Mobility parking is available.