Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Hours & Information
Today's Hours
MatarikiClosed until 10:00am tomorrow
Regular Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Matariki
Friday, June 20, 2025
Closed All Day
Phone: 03-941 7923
Email: library@ccc.govt.nz
The Library at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre / Te Kete Wānanga o Ōtūmatua. Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Customer Service Hub is open from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

About Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Café
- Customer Service Hub
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
- Swimming Pool
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Map
Featured
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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MatarikiFriday, June 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayFriday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Waitangi DayFriday, February 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Closed All Day
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - June 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Te Hāpua Reads: May 2025
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
Thursday Takeover at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, part of a series
Jun 26th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens/YA - take over your space! VR (Virtual Reality), board games, tech, crafts, and more.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - June 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Te Hāpua Reads: May 2025
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that the Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
Thursday Takeover at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, part of a series
Jun 26th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens/YA - take over your space! VR (Virtual Reality), board games, tech, crafts, and more.
New at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 10, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 10, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025