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).
Online help (chat)
Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Saturday: 11am–3pm
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).
Online help (chat)
Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Saturday: 11am–3pm
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.