National Library of New Zealand — Local services in Waitematā

The most important thing is the selection of literature. The range is modest, to say the least. There are practically no new arrivals, and outdated editions predominate. I got the impression that the library is stuck in the past, ignoring modern trends and readers' requests. Perhaps this is just my subjective opinion, and someone else might find this library cozy and useful. But personally, I didn't see anything here that appealed to me. Unfortunately, this place did not live up to my expectations. I hope that in the future, the situation will change for the better, and the library will become a true center of culture...

Went to see what all the negative reviews are about… the signs on all 3 doors do clearly say only open by arrangement (granted that should be mentioned on the website or Google Maps)… and I called one of the people who confirmed it’s for school groups or research students etc. Can’t really complain then - it’s not claiming to be a...

Maybe this library is national but it's definitely not public. Wanted to come down there today to appreciate the library but wasn't welcomed beyond the door. I can understand that the book borrowing policy can be different but they did not even allow me to use the space just to work. And all that was framed as a lecture......