LIBRARY SUNDAY CLOSURE

 

The WDC has closed the central city library on Sundays, and some Whangārei residents are not happy. They say it denies families, students, and vulnerable groups a free and accessible community space. Council said it is doing so to cut costs but did not say how much it expects to save. 

Mayor Couper says the public can have their say about the closure during the Annual Plan submissions. We think Ken should have thought about the public BEFORE the decision was made to close, and AFTER the council had completed the cost review. Ken and councillors may find other areas for saving with less impact on families, students, and vulnerable groups.