Library news

During the last few years, Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries has reduced the number of charges for customers. This means that there is less to pay for when you visit us. We have taken the opportunity to review the need for cash and as a result our Library Community Hubs will be cashless from 31 March 2025.

We know this might be a tricky change for some and we’re committed to helping you with it. Next time we see you, we can walk you through what other payment methods are available and how we can help you set yourself up to use them. Let’s take the time to do this together.

More information on how the change affects Council payments such as rates and dog registrations.

Here are the payment options for our library services:

Self-issue kiosks in libraries using EFTPOS or credit card:

• Top Title books 
• Lost or damaged items
• Inter-library loan items

At a service counter with a staff member using EFTPOS or credit card:

• Top Title books (pay when you issue)
• Lost or damaged items 
• Replacement library cards
• Inter-library loan items
• Printing and photocopying 
• Meeting room bookings at Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library with your TCC invoice number

Online via www.payment.tauranga.govt.nz using debit, credit card, or POLI:

• Lost or damaged items (note: you will need your library card number to do this)
• Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library meeting room bookings with your TCC invoice number

Questions or comments? 

Come and talk to one of our helpful staff at your local Library Community Hub, send us an email at info@tauranga.govt.nz, or call us on 07 577-7000.