Public Services
We have four libraries across our district at WaihĪ Beach, Katikati and Ōmokoroa in the East, all the way to Te Puke in the West. Together we have an amazing collection of over 90,000 items including books, graphic novels, magazines and audiobooks - not to mention our Digital Services which provide online access to a huge range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers and databases.
Our traditional public services are up and running and include everything we've come to know and love about our libraries!
- APNK Public Computers: desktop Chromebooks are available for use by members of the public. The time allowance is 60 minutes (please talk to our library staff if you require more time). Headsets are required for watching movies or listening to music - please bring your own.
- APNK Public Wi-Fi: public Wi-Fi is available at all libraries from 7am - 7pm, 7 days a week (accessible from both inside and outside the premises).
- Printing and Scanning: printing and scanning services are available at all libraries during business hours:
- Documents can be scanned in a variety of formats and sent to the email of your choice
- Printing and copying A4 and A3 sizes
- Printing from APNK Public Computers A4 size only. - Meeting Rooms: meeting rooms are available for hire at Waihī Beach, Katikati and Ōmokoroa libraries. Click here to book a meeting room.
- 24/7 Returns: all-hours return chutes are available at all branches.
Council Services
For online information about our Council Services - Building Consents, District Plan, Kerbside Collections, Maps, Property and Rates, Resource Consents, Council News and Meetings, please click here to visit the Western Bay of Plenty District Council website.