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Aranui Community Library / Te Kete Wānanga o Aranui opening 2012

Artists drawing of new Aranui Library

Aranui Library construction started on 5 December 2011

Construction of the Aranui Library began on 5 December 2011. Following the earthquakes there has been a structural re-design including a stronger foundation system to withstand increased seismic activity. It is hoped the new library will open in late August 2012.

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What’s new

The new library will be on Aldershot Street, next to Wainoni Park. The library was due to open in July 2011 but start of construction was delayed by the February 2011 earthquake. Te Kete Wānanga o Aranui will be a place to enhance lives at home, at work, at play.

Te Kete Wānanga o Aranui

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Dates

  • 18 June 2010 Resource consent granted
  • 1 October 2010 Pre-demolition site blessing
  • 20 October 2010 109 Aldershot Street site 100% clear for construction
  • 28 October 2010 Pre-construction blessing
  • 3 December 2011 AFFIRM Family Festival. A chance to meet the library team and get your membership sorted
  • 5 December 2011 Construction of the library began

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Building

Find out about the exciting developments as the new library building progresses.

Collections

Regular updates about the special collection being developed for Aranui Library.

Technology

Aranui library will use exciting technology to deliver service to the community.

Media releases