https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-scoop+central-library Items tagged with Wellington Scoop and Central Library closure. https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=177255 central-library libraries media Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=177255 Wellington Scoop 2026-01-23T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=159321 For many of us, the word “library” has comfortable connotations. It suggests rows of books in which to browse, make discoveries and pass them on to friends and family. Beyond being a resource centre for culture and practical information, a typical library is also a community meeting ground and a safe drop-in space for kids after school. It is also one of the relatively few public destinations in town where people don’t have to spend money. At present, the content and function of libraries – and the funding for them – are in flux. Those on higher incomes don’t need or use libraries as much. central-library libraries media Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=159321 Wellington Scoop 2024-04-03T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=147253 libraries central-library earthquake-strengthening media Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=147253 Wellington Scoop 2022-09-08T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=135398 central-library libraries media Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=135398 Wellington Scoop 2021-04-09T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=134604 Open letter to the Wellington Mayor and City Councillors I write with a degree of alarm and anger over your proposals for the Central Library and Te Ngakau/Civic Centre. I am urgently asking you to amend the draft LTP at your meeting on Thursday. central-library civic-square libraries places media Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=134604 Wellington Scoop 2021-03-02T00:00:00Z -41.2886381 174.7770472723911 Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=131793 Thank you Wellington for your feedback on the future of our Central Library. Your input has been thoughtful, informative, and your views have been diverse. Many of you sympathised with us in the decision we have to make – recognising that there were pluses and minuses of each of the five options. central-library libraries media Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=131793 Wellington Scoop 2020-10-17T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=131755 The Ian Athfield designed Wellington Central Library that was built in 1991 was placed just a stone’s throw, and a quarter turn around the square, from the 1940 Centennial Library building that it replaced. That building continues to provide great service as the City Gallery. libraries central-library civic-square places media Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=131755 Wellington Scoop 2020-10-17T00:00:00Z -41.2886381 174.7770472723911 Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=130613 In May this year, while researching my submission to the Wellington City Council requesting re-opening of the Central Library, I unearthed a 2013 report commissioned by council staff and written by the reputable firm of Holmes consulting engineers who had been asked to “evaluate the likely seismic performance of the existing Wellington City Library Building.” central-library libraries media Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=130613 Wellington Scoop 2020-08-28T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=130318 central-library libraries media Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=130318 Wellington Scoop 2020-08-15T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=130015 Inner City Wellington (ICW) has found a number of issues in the Central Library Consultation document where information is not clear, making it difficult to objectively determine which option to choose. We are seeking clarification publicly as we believe it will not only be beneficial to us in making our submission, but also to others. consultation libraries central-library media Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=130015 Wellington Scoop 2020-08-04T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=129661 Our Central Library is hugely missed by so many of us, a place to go, to be, without cost or expectation, a place to learn, a place to find adventure in the pages of a good book, a place that added life to Te Ngakau Civic Square – the heart of our city. There is strong demand ‘to just reopen it.’ Problem is the Council cannot ‘just reopen it’. central-library wcc libraries government media Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=129661 Wellington Scoop 2020-07-19T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=129609 The rumours are true. For ages, people have been telling me that the city council has been talking to developers about privatising the Central Library building. Each time, I’ve responded with doubt. But this week the plan has become public – and Councillor Fitzsimons who heads the council’s library portfolio says the news has surprised her. central-library wcc libraries government media Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=129609 Wellington Scoop 2020-07-18T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=129241 central-library libraries media Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=129241 Wellington Scoop 2020-06-30T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128677 central-library libraries media Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128677 Wellington Scoop 2020-06-05T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128602 libraries central-library media Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128602 Wellington Scoop 2020-06-03T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128340 libraries central-library media Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128340 Wellington Scoop 2020-05-24T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128327 libraries central-library media Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128327 Wellington Scoop 2020-05-23T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128276 libraries central-library media Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128276 Wellington Scoop 2020-05-22T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128091 We were due to see the engineers’ report on the closed Central Library in February. But the Wellington City Council hasn’t released it. What are they hiding? libraries central-library media Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=128091 Wellington Scoop 2020-05-14T00:00:00Z -41.288190150000005 174.77673076998568 Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand