Hauraki Plains Library and Community Centre | He Pātaka Kōrero

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Now open!

We're excited to announce the Hauraki Plains Library and Community Centre | He Pātaka Kōrero is now open to the public.

As well as welcoming visitors from near and far, the new facility is already hosting a variety of community activities.

The official opening took place on Thursday 23 July, with former Mayor John Tregidga and current Mayor Toby Adams (pictured above) proudly cutting the ribbon.

Guests were warmly welcomed to explore the new facility, enjoy light refreshments, and meet the team to celebrate this exciting milestone.

The cosy and colourful children's area...

Welcomed by a rainbow on opening day...
Opening hours

Customer services - Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Library - Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm, and Saturday, 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Know your way around

Floorplan

Dump Station & Council Services

A reminder to everyone that the new Motorhome and Caravan Dump Station is currently located on the roadside to the south of the Rugby Clubrooms. Look out for the signs!

And - if you can't visit in person - you can still contact us by phone on 0800 734 834, email: info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz or by sending a request via the Antenno App.

Now open!

We're excited to announce the Hauraki Plains Library and Community Centre | He Pātaka Kōrero is now open to the public.

As well as welcoming visitors from near and far, the new facility is already hosting a variety of community activities.

The official opening took place on Thursday 23 July, with former Mayor John Tregidga and current Mayor Toby Adams (pictured above) proudly cutting the ribbon.

Guests were warmly welcomed to explore the new facility, enjoy light refreshments, and meet the team to celebrate this exciting milestone.

The cosy and colourful children's area...

Welcomed by a rainbow on opening day...
Opening hours

Customer services - Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Library - Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm, and Saturday, 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Know your way around

Floorplan

Dump Station & Council Services

A reminder to everyone that the new Motorhome and Caravan Dump Station is currently located on the roadside to the south of the Rugby Clubrooms. Look out for the signs!

And - if you can't visit in person - you can still contact us by phone on 0800 734 834, email: info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz or by sending a request via the Antenno App.

  • A fond farewell to the former premises - May 2025

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    Before the demolition, we felt that it would be important for locals to say their goodbyes to the existing building.

    So, an afternoon tea was held in what was previously the library wing.

    Around 50 people, plus Councilors and numerous staff (both former and current) enjoyed reminiscing and hearing how people were connected to the building on what was a very positive occasion.

    From left to right: Cllr Carole Daly, Cllr Anne Marie Spicer, Phyllis Hayward, Cllr Paul Milner, Lorraine Hayward, Gill Leonard

    Lorraine Hayward and her sister, Phyllis were there to say goodbye. Lorraine recalled that she was at opening of the building in 1973 with her father and former Chairman of the then Hauraki Plains County Council, Hugh Hayward.

    Incredibly, many of the original staff who were there on its opening were also present for the farewell 53 years later.

    Before the demolition, we felt that it would be important for locals to say their goodbyes to the existing building.

    So, an afternoon tea was held in what was previously the library wing.

    Around 50 people, plus Councilors and numerous staff (both former and current) enjoyed reminiscing and hearing how people were connected to the building on what was a very positive occasion.

    From left to right: Cllr Carole Daly, Cllr Anne Marie Spicer, Phyllis Hayward, Cllr Paul Milner, Lorraine Hayward, Gill Leonard

    Lorraine Hayward and her sister, Phyllis were there to say goodbye. Lorraine recalled that she was at opening of the building in 1973 with her father and former Chairman of the then Hauraki Plains County Council, Hugh Hayward.

    Incredibly, many of the original staff who were there on its opening were also present for the farewell 53 years later.

Page last updated: 31 Jul 2026, 08:01 AM