18 Feb 2021

Wellington Council votes to privatise part of its library

From Lately, 10:30 pm on 18 February 2021

Wellington City Council has narrowly voted in favour of a plan to sell part of its central library that will slash its book-buying budget by 40 percent over the next two years. Karyn speaks with councillor for Paekawakawa Southern Ward, Fleur FitzSimons, about the decision and also asks about the fate of the Island Bay cycleway.

Barriers in front of Wellington Central Library.

Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone