Tag: Auckland libraries
- Beyond books: Why NZ libraries are becoming community charging hubs
Whakatāne and Murupara libraries are the latest community hubs in New Zealand to introduce ChargedAs power banks, keeping visitors connected, mobile, and charged — entirely for free. These Bay of Plenty facilities join a growing number of libraries across the country turning to ChargedAs. They recognise that the modern library is no longer just a place […]
- Auckland libraries charge your phone for free
Editor’s note: This trial has now ended, but multiple Auckland libraries still provide free phone charging — including Auckland Central Library, which has provided a phone charging locker since 2022. Libraries that loan power banks for phones for free as of September 2025 include: Glenfield Library, Tupu Youth Library, Albany Village Library, Glen Eden Library, […]