Waitara Library Planned Closure

Waitara Library will be closing early from 1pm on Monday 12, Tuesday 13, and Wednesday 14 May as we install new shelving. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you soon.

Our Community Libraries and Service Centres at Puke Ariki, Inglewood, and Ōākura and Bell Block will remain open as usual.

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Opening Hours for Monday, 12 May 2025

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Library 9am - 6pm
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Richmond Cottage Closed

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Bell Block 9am - 5pm
Inglewood 9am - 5pm
Oakura 11am - 5pm
Urenui Closed
Waitara 9am - 1pm
Mobile Library 9:30am - 4pm

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(IMAGE 1) Tukutuku Weaving At Taranaki Museum, 1969. Photographer Rigby Allan. PHO2011 0598. 'TUKUTUKU'

Tukutuku: The lattice panels

Join us for an engaging library-based programme where students will explore the art of tukutuku and Taranaki’s heritage.

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Tailored learning and research for senior high school 2025

Get in touch now to discuss how Puke Ariki educators can support your NCEA and senior high school students’ learning.

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Libraries and Museum-based learning programmes

Join our educators and children's librarians for an engaging learning adventure in "Discover It!"

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Children's Library Lesson

Find out everything the library has to offer in a specially designed lesson introducing students to the library and its resources.

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