About Tūranga

Tūranga is open from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday. He Hononga | Connection, Ground floor opens at 8am, all other floors open at 9am.
Weekend hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Opening hours

Tūranga is open from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday. Weekend hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
He Hononga | Connection, Ground floor opens at 8am, all other floors open at 9am.

From 8am to 9am, you can:

  • Visit Foundation Café. It is open from 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday and Sunday (ph. 03-365-0308)
  • Use the computers 
  • Return items
  • Pick up holds
  • Browse new books and magazines
  • Borrow items using self issue machines
  • Interact with the Discovery Wall

There is an after hours returns slot on Gloucester Street side of Tūranga.

Audio tour

Listen to an audio tour of Tūranga about the building's cultural narrative with Joseph Hullen, Matapopore trustee. 

Transport

Learn about nearby bus stops, bike facilities, and carparking options.

Services and facilities

Accessibility

Christchurch City Council worked with input from Barrier FreeBe Accessible, the Disability Advisory Group (DAG), and Smile Dial in order to ensure the building is accessible to all users. Tūranga has:

  • Hearing Loop technology
  • Mobility access parking and toilets
  • Wheelchairs for use

Accessibility information: Hāpai Access Card

Computers and Technology

Ward and Community Board

Tūranga is in the Central Ward.

The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board hold regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the board about a local issue, activity or project. Find out more: Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

Photos

See photos of Tūranga
Tūranga opening day