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1516 days ago

Poll: Should Wellington's Central Library be given heritage status?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington’s earthquake stricken central library could receive a category 1 heritage listing, despite being less than 30 years old.

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is calling for the public submissions on the library’s heritage status, while Wellington City Council simultaneously considers the future of the building after it closed in March 2019 due to seismic concerns. Opened in 1991, the library, designed by Athfield Architects, was the centrepiece of Te Ngākau Civic Square.

Heritage New Zealand’s central region director Jamie Jacobs said heritage listing does not mean the building would be protected, and that decision would remain with the city council.

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Should Wellington's Central Library be given heritage status?
  • 24.7% Yes, it is a lovely building.
    24.7% Complete
  • 75.3% No, it is not old enough.
    75.3% Complete
223 votes
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11 hours ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28% Complete
  • 21.1% Small fireworks displays in each community
    21.1% Complete
  • 7.2% Keep it as is
    7.2% Complete
  • 31.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    31.9% Complete
  • 11.3% Anything but fireworks
    11.3% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
862 votes