Community Voices Heard – Napier Library to Stay Open
29 May 2025
Community Voices Heard – Napier Library to Stay Open
Napier Library will stay open thanks to strong community submissions and PLNZ advocacy—showing the power of local voices and national support in action.
Napier City Council has confirmed that Napier Library will remain open beyond 1 July, following submissions from the community and timely, targeted advocacy from Public Libraries New Zealand (PLNZ).
The decision comes after the Council received 1007 submissions during its Annual Plan consultation — the highest in over a decade. Of those, 67% supported keeping the library open for as long as possible until the new facility is ready.
In response, the Council has amended its proposal. Napier Library will now stay open a minimum of five days a week – Tuesday to Saturday.
This outcome is a testament to what can be achieved when communities and library leaders speak up together. Ka pai to everyone who had a hand in this win.
More to come.
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