The future Waikanae Library
We're investigating options for the permanent Waikanae Library and Service Centre replacement, following the closure of the building in November 2018. We’re committed to having a library in Waikanae, so we’ve been working with a Project Advisory Group made up of community members, iwi, and business and school representatives, which confirmed the preferred location for the future library is in Mahara Place.
Share your ideas for a new Library/ Service Centre below.
Your comments will inform our Long-term Plan bid for a new or upgraded facility.
Note: responses collected through community events and drop boxes located at libraries and Council Service Centres are shown under the name 'Community voices'. We have included these for transparency and reporting purposes.
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A flexible, bright open space which caters to the needs of old and young.
A place where one doesn't just go to access other's ideas and stories but a place which can facilitate the creation of them as well. We need to look at other library models and towards the future so that the library is a place of value for years to come. As the school librarian for Kapakapanui School I would also like to see the Council seek the voices of the children in our community for ideas.
about 1 year ago
I would suggest those on the Council responsible for creating a new Library for Waikanae take the time to visit the new Johnsonville Library
An Amazing, exciting and well used facility.
8 months ago
NO NEED TO FIND A NEW PLACE IN MAHARA PLACE TO BUILD A NEW LIBRARY JUST FIX OWN OLD LIBRARY. USE THE IDEAS IN THIS FORUM FOR THE LIBRARY.
over 1 year ago
Make a new Waikanae Library happen, it is a priority!
Libraries are great places, they provide all sorts of different things to different people, they help to make towns feel healthy and happy. It is vital Waikanae has a good sized, comfortable, light and bright library full of a wide range of books. I live in Waikanae and I go to the library twice a week to fill up our reading piles, it is currently frustrating to have such a limited range of books in the 'pop up'. My 8 year old loves books and I want him to be able to walk or bike to his local library and choose his own books, for the library to have space for him to sit and read.
over 1 year ago
Lots of good books including non-fiction & Te Ao Maori.
Sitting spaces Quiet Childrens spaces Easy access Friendly helpful staff
