7 Apr 2022

The rapid rise in COVID-19 cases is affecting the operation of some of our public facilities. Check here for the latest information on changes in opening hours or closures. All essential services are being provided as normal.

New Brighton Library

New Brighton Library will be closed this Saturday, 9 April. It is expected to open as normal on Sunday 10 April.

Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool

Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool is closing early today, Friday 1 April, due to staff shortages. The facility will close at 3pm. It is expected to reopen at 7am Saturday 2 April.

Akaroa service hub

Due to staffing issues, the Akaroa service hub will be closed from Tuesday 29 March to Friday 1 April.

The service hub at Little River is open.

Akaroa service hub

Due to staffing shortages the Akaroa Service Hub will be closed Monday 21 March.

It will be open on Tuesday 22 March from 10am to 2pm, but will be closed for the rest of the week.

The nearest open service hub is at Little River.

Waltham & Te Hapua Pools

Waltham and Te Hapua outdoor pools will remain closed for the rest of the summer season because of staffing shortages.

The Norman Kirk and Templeton outdoor pols will remain open for members until 27 March.

Shirley Library

Due to staff shortages, Shirley Library will be closed on Saturday 19 March and Sunday 20 March.

Akaroa service hub

The Akaroa service hub is closed until Tuesday 22 March. The nearest open service hub for residents in the Akaroa area is at Little River.

Jellie Park

All pools at Jellie Park will close tonight, Tuesday, 15 March at 7pm due to staff shortages.

Tomorrow, Wednesday 16 March the sport pool will be closed from 5.30 to 7.30am. The outdoor pool will be closed from 2 to3.15pm. 

Waltham and Te Hāpua pools

Waltham and Te Hāpua pools are temporary closed due to staff shortages. We expect that this closure will continue until at least Monday 21 March.

Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool

The Wet Deck, Teach Pool and Manu Pool at Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool will be temporary closed due to staff shortages from 5:30pm Monday 14 March until 5:30am Tuesday 15 March.

The entire facility will be closed to the Public from 7pm Monday 14 March until 5:30am Tuesday 15 March.

Swimsmart, Group Fitness and Adult lesson will continue as scheduled on Monday evening.

Parklands Library

Parklands Library will be closing one hour earlier than normal each day next week.

The library's opening hours will be from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Akaroa Service Centre

The Akaroa Service Centre is closed today, Wednesday 9 March, due to staff shortages.

Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Library

Due to staff shortages, Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Library will be reducing its opening hours this week.

The library will be open from 10am to 5pm this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Normal hours will resume on Saturday, 10am-4pm. 

The nearest libraries are Linwood or Lyttelton. 

Mobile Library

The Mobile Library service will not be available in the coming weeks due to reduced staffing levels across the library network.

We will be reviewing the situation regularly and will resume this service as soon as possible. 

Waltham and Te Hapua Halswell Pool

Waltham and Te Hapua Halsell Pool will not open today, Tuesday 8 March, due to staff closures.

We expect the pools to be closed at least until Monday 14 March.

Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool

Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool will be closed to the public from 3pm Sunday 6 March until 1.30pm Monday 7 March.

Swimsmart and school swimsafe will continue as scheduled on Monday 7 March from 9am.

Waltham Pool

Waltham Pool will be closed on Sunday 6 March and Monday 7 March due to staff shortages.

Aranui Library

Aranui Library will be closed on Saturday 5 March due to staff shortages. The library will reopen on Sunday 6 March at 10am.

Linwood, New Brighton, Shirley and Parklands libraries will open on Saturday 5 March as  normal.

Reduced opening hours at Fendalton Library

Due to staff shortages, Fendalton Library will be reducing its opening hours this week.

The library will be open from 9am to 6pm today, Thursday and Friday.

On Saturday 5 March it will be open from 10am to 4pm.

Fendalton Library will be closed as normal on Sunday 6 March.

Aranui Library

Aranui Library will be closed on Saturday 26 February due to staff shortages.

The library is expected to reopen on Sunday 27 February at 10am.

Parklands Library

Parklands Library has had to close early today because of staffing issues.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

We anticipate the library will be open normal hours tomorrow, Saturday 26 February.