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Library hours

Opening hours for libraries at Unitec
Need to return library books/items?
Mt Albert Campus: Items can be returned at B180 (Te Puna) at the Ask Me Desk, through the return box at the entrance by Breaktime/Subway, or through the return box at the entrance by Student Central.
Waitākere campus: Items can be returned through the Waitākere Public Library returns slot as well as within the Unitec Library.

Building and Library/Ask Me Hours

Te Puna is located on the Mt Albert campus - Building 180.

Waitākere Unitec Library is accessible via the sky-bridge through Unitec Building 510, Level 3 (swipe card entry via doors by the pedestrian crossing opposite the Waitākere Public Library) .

Waitākere Rangimarie is on the ground floor of Building 510 (swipe card entry via doors by the pedestrian crossing opposite the Waitākere Public Library) .

Unitec and the student spaces are closed on all public holidays in 2025 including

  • Monday 27 October (Labour Day)
  • Opening hours for Unitec libraries are subject to change.
  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, we may need to reduce opening hours or close one or more libraries at short notice. 

Library/Ask Me staff availability

Mt Albert - Weekdays - Monday to Friday

  • Library/Ask Me staff will be available via phone or email from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday,
  • Library/Ask Me Desk staff will be available for in person enquiries at Mt Albert Campus Te Puna Library (Building 180) from Monday to Thursday between 8am to 6pm and on Fridays from 8am to 5pm during semester time (except Public holidays).

Mt Albert - Weekends - Saturday and Sunday

  • Library or 'Ask Me' Desk staff are available in person on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm (if the building is open) from Saturday 15 February 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025.

Waitākere Campus Library

  • At Waitākere the Unitec Library staff will be available in person when level 3 of building 520 is open (see building hours above)

Email: library@unitec.ac.nz