Open Hours and Exceptions

Year-round opening hours for Hamilton Campus Library and Teaching Resources. Exceptions are listed below, while any changes to the norm can be found on our social media channels.

A & B Trimester Hours

Hamilton (Te Manawa)

Monday–Friday: 8am–6pm
Saturday–Sunday: 11am–3pm

Tauranga

Drop-in support
Tuesday–Thursday: 11am–1pm (Level 1 Hub)
Or by appointment

Teaching Resources

Closed (relocation in progress).

Items available on request. 

Online help (chat)

Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Saturday: 11am–3pm

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Summer Hours 3 Nov 2025 - 1 March 2026

Hamilton (Te Manawa)

Monday–Friday: 8am–6pm
Saturday: 11am–3pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Tauranga

Drop-in support
Tuesday–Thursday: 11am–1pm (Level 1 Hub)
Or by appointment

Teaching Resources

Closed (relocation in progress).

Items available on request

Online help (chat)

Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Saturday: 11am–3pm

Chat with Library staff →

 

Public holidays and University closures

The Library is closed on the following days (unless otherwise advised):

New Year’s Day — Thu 1 Jan
Day after New Year’s Day — Fri 2 Jan
Auckland Anniversary Day — Mon 26 Jan
Waitangi Day — Fri 6 Feb
Good Friday — Fri 3 Apr
Easter Monday — Mon 6 Apr
University holiday — Tue 7 Apr
ANZAC Day (observed) — Mon 27 Apr
King’s Birthday — Mon 1 Jun
Matariki — Fri 10 Jul
Labour Day — Mon 26 Oct

Security After-hours

There are no staff on after hours, however the security service are available anytime for emergencies and after hours security patrol.

  • For Hamilton Campus: Ring 838-4444 (or from an on-campus landline dial 4444).
  • For Tauranga Campus: Ring 022 013 0840.