Heke Puna Library (HPL)
Alterations to the current National Library building will enable co-location and greater collaboration between the National Library, Ngā Taonga and Archives NZ. This project is also core to the creation of a vibrant new campus-like setting where visitors can access and learn about our nation’s recorded and documentary heritage with three of these major institutions in one place.
Key to the creation of a recorded and documentary heritage campus is the link bridge that connects the new Archives building to the National Library building. The current focus of the HPL Project is the enabling structure, the complex engineering and design which achieves this connection.
Enabling structure indicative timeline
January to February 2023: Removal of a single façade panel to test deconstruction, vibration, and noise
The timelines for the main programme are subject to change and are still to be agreed:
April to May 2023: Site set up
May to June 2023: Demolition
July 2023 to August 2024 (estimated): Construction.
Further information
Find a short summary presentation or the full results of information gathered from kaimahi about noise and vibration during the façade panel removal test works.
Find answers to all your questions about the enabling structure and its construction.
Watch this Tāhuhu Thursday session for an insight into the complexities of the enabling structure.
Other National Library alterations
Design for the main alterations to the National Library building have been completed through to preliminary design. A business case is being developed that will outline future investment.
Find out more about the five design phases (PDF, 558KB).
Meet the team
Project team
Murray Darrall, Senior Project Manager
Hayden Skinner, Senior Project Coordinator
Peter McKinney, Library Liaison Lead
Leah Dunn-Miers, Relocations Lead
Kirsten Poulsen, Change Manager
Aaron Wanoa, National Library SME Celestina Sumby, Communications and Engagement Lead Carolyn Cole, Lead Advisor, Property Operations
External consultants
TSA Management, External Project Managers
Governance
Currently being established.