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'''Te Manawa (Westgate)''' is a community hub located in [[Auckland, New Zealand]]. It is [[Auckland Council]]’s first fully-integrated community hub.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|accessdate=19 April 2020}}</ref> Officially opened on 6 April 2019, Te Manawa services and resources include a library, customer service centre, rooms for hire, commercial kitchen, creative spaces, work and study areas along with a Citizens Advice Bureau. It serves the suburbs of [[Westgate, New Zealand|Westgate]], [[Massey, New Zealand|Massey]], [[West Harbour, Auckland|West Harbour]] and [[Hobsonville]]. Before its official opening, Te Manawa made a soft launch on 26 March 2019 to test the team and the facility, which attracted two thousand visitors on that day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|accessdate=19 April 2020}}</ref> In response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand]], Te Manawa had a two-month long closure - closed on 20 March 2020 and reopened to the public on 20 May 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Auckland Council to close libraries, pools, recreation centres and major venues |url=https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2020/03/auckland-council-to-close-pools-recreation-centres-and-major-venues/ |publisher=Our Auckland, Auckland Council|accessdate=25 May 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Libraries and fitness centres to reopen|url=https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2020/05/auckland-council-libraries-and-fitness-centres-set-to-reopen-next-week/ |publisher=Our Auckland, Auckland Council|accessdate=25 May 2020}}</ref>
'''Te Manawa (Westgate)''' is a community hub located in [[Auckland, New Zealand]]. It is [[Auckland Council]]’s first fully-integrated community hub<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref> which unofficially opened its doors to the public on 26 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url=https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref> The official opening by the Mayor of Auckland [[Phil Goff]] took place on 6 April 2019 which was followed by a community open day attracting around 5,000 visitors. Te Manawa's services and resources include a library, Council Services, rooms for hire, commercial kitchen, studios, creative spaces, community programmes, work and study areas along with a Citizens Advice Bureau. It immediately serves the suburbs of [[Westgate, New Zealand|Westgate]], [[Massey, New Zealand|Massey]], [[West Harbour, Auckland|West Harbour]] and [[Hobsonville]] along with visitors from across Auckland.


== Building ==
== Building ==


Te Manawa, known as Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility before the Maori name was gifted, is the central piece of work of the new [[Westgate, New Zealand|Westgate]] town centre development. It was designed by [[Warren and Mahoney|Warren and Mahoney]] in collaboration with [[Rawstorne Studio]] for its interior architecture. The project was one of the four shortlisted 2019 Interior Awards Winners under Civil catagory.<ref>{{cite web |title=Finalists revealed: 2019 Interior Awards|url= https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/finalists-revealed-2019-interior-awards/|publisher=Architecture Now|accessdate=19 April 2020}}</ref> The project was also granted 2020 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner <ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner: Te Manawa Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility|url= https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/8828|accessdate=08 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://warrenandmahoney.com/portfolio/westgatetowncentre|title=Te Manawa – Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility|publisher=Warren and Mahoney|accessdate=08 August 2020}}</ref> and DINZ ([[Designers Institute of New Zealand]]) Best Awards – Silver Pin - Public & Institutional Spaces in 2019. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://warrenandmahoney.com/portfolio/westgatetowncentre|title=Te Manawa – Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility|publisher=Warren and Mahoney|accessdate=08 August 2020}}</ref> Te Manawa’s green design includes [[storm water|stormwater]] detention and re-use, [[solar power|solar power]] and [[heating, ventilation, and air conditioning|heating and air-conditioning]].
Te Manawa (formally known as Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility) is the central piece of work of the new [[Westgate, New Zealand|Westgate]] town centre development. It was designed by [[Warren and Mahoney]] and built by Fletcher Construction. This project won the [[New Zealand Institute of Architects]] Auckland Awards Public Architecture in 2020<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner: Te Manawa Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility|url= https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/8828|publisher=New Zealand Institute of Architects|access-date=8 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winner revealed: Auckland Architecture Award|url= https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/winners-revealed-auckland-architecture-awards-2020/|publisher=Architecture Now|access-date=8 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility |url=https://warrenandmahoney.com/portfolio/westgatetowncentre|publisher=Warren and Mahoney|access-date=8 August 2020}}</ref> and DINZ ([[Designers Institute of New Zealand]]) Best Awards 2019 – Silver Pin - Public & Institutional Spaces.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://warrenandmahoney.com/portfolio/westgatetowncentre|title=Te Manawa – Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility|publisher=Warren and Mahoney|access-date=8 August 2020}}</ref> Its interior design was one of the four shortlisted Interior Awards Winners under Civil category in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Finalists revealed: 2019 Interior Awards|url= https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/finalists-revealed-2019-interior-awards/|publisher=Architecture Now|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref>


Te Manawa has been awarded a 5 Green Star - NZ Custom Design Certified Rating by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC).<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Zealand Green Building Council|url=https://www.nzgbc.org.nz/green-star/Story?Action=View&Story_id=643|access-date=2021-07-27|website=www.nzgbc.org.nz}}</ref> Its green design includes [[storm water|stormwater]] detention and re-use, [[solar power]] and sensory [[heating, ventilation, and air conditioning|heating and air-conditioning]].
=== Space and space names ===


=== Naming ===
In [[Te Reo Maori]], '''Te Manawa''' means ‘the heart’.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=manawa|title=Manawa|publisher=Te Aka Online Māori Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> The name Te Manawa as well as other space names within the facility was gifted by [[Matua Heta Tobin]] of [[Ngāti Whātua]] Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara <ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|accessdate=19 April 2020}}</ref>. The name reflects the buildings purpose to be at the heart of the community, a place where people are the life blood.


The facility was gifted the [[Te Reo Maori|te reo Māori]] name 'Te Manawa' by Matua Heta Tobin of Ngāti Whātua Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara who had also gifted the name Te Pūmanawa (the beating heart) for the wider Westgate development and the Square which adjoins Te Manawa.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Te Manawa community facility wins architecture award|url=https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2020/08/te-manawa-community-facility-wins-architecture-award/|access-date=2020-08-11|website=OurAuckland|language=en}}</ref> Te Manawa means ‘the heart’<ref>{{cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=manawa|title=Manawa|publisher=Te Aka Online Māori Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> and reflects the buildings purpose to be at the heart of the community, a place where people are the life blood.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref>
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[[File:Te Whare Tapere, children's space, Te Manawa.jpg|thumb|left|Te Whare Tapere - Children's Space]]


Te reo Māori names were also gifted for the internal rooms to reflect the activity and thinking that would happen in these areas. Sadly, Heta Tobin passed away before Te Manawa opened but his gift remains as a legacy to the building project and the community.
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[[File:Nooks, a specific piece of furniture at Te Manawa.jpg|thumb|right|Nooks at Te Whare Tapere, Children's Space]]


=== Art ===
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Te Whare Tapere<ref>{{cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=tapere|title=Whare Tapere|publisher=Te Aka Online Maori Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> meaning a place of entertainment, story-telling, dance, games, music and other entertainment in [[Te Reo Maori]] is the children's space. This anchoring piece of interior architectural work was designed by multidisciplinary award-winning artist [[Robin Rawstorne]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|accessdate=19 April 2020}}</ref> The space looks like a pool in the middle of a [[forest]] [[Glade (geography)|glade]], with [[Capillary wave|ripples]] radiating outwards intending to generate a sense of ownership and investigation in the children. Te Whare Tapere also includes a stage for storytelling and performances. Nooks are one of the most attractive features for many children allowing them to curl up in. On top of encouraging children to the use space to the most, better flexibility of furniture and space rearrangement was another design principle. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://rawstornestudio.com/Te-Whare-Tapere-Children-s-Space|title=Te Whare Tapere – Children's space|publisher=Rawstorne Studio|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref>
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[[File:Te Whare Tapere, children's space, Te Manawa.jpg|thumb|left|Te Whare Tapere - Children's Space designed by Robin Rawstorne]]
[[File:Te Kaeaea.jpg|left|thumb|213x213px|Te Kaeaea by Te Rongo Kirkwood, 2019.]]
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A distinctive feature and anchoring piece of interior architectural work is in the children's area on Level 1 named 'Te Whare Tapere' (meaning a place of entertainment, story-telling, dance, games, music and other entertainment<ref>{{cite web|title=Whare Tapere|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=tapere|access-date=16 April 2020|publisher=Te Aka Online Maori Dictionary}}</ref>). The space was designed by multidisciplinary award-winning artist Robin Rawstorne<ref>{{cite web|title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url=https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|access-date=19 April 2020|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa}}</ref> and was inspired by the concept of a pool in the middle of a [[forest]] [[Glade (geography)|glade]] with [[Capillary wave|ripples]] radiating outwards. The ripples reflect the growing levels of a young readers development. The space was designed to encourage play, ownership and investigation and includes a stage for story-telling and performances, nooks to curl up in and moveable book bins to change the area's shape and size.<ref>{{cite web|title=Te Whare Tapere – Children's space|url=https://rawstornestudio.com/Te-Whare-Tapere-Children-s-Space|access-date=19 April 2020|publisher=Rawstorne Studio}}</ref>


On 9 July 2020 a glass sculpture by Auckland artist [[Te Rongo Kirkwood]] (Ngai Tai ki Tamaki, Wai o Hua, Te Kawerau a Maki) was installed in the area named 'Pūrerehua'. The art work, named 'Te Kaeaea', is a life size representation of the now extinct Hokioi ([[Haast's Eagle]]). With a wingspan over 3 metres, these huge and powerful native birds used to prey on Moa and were the largest eagles known to have existed. They lived on the outer fringes of the forest and would swoop down on prey from high heights. There are a number of Hakangeri (war-chants) in Tamaki Makaurau and in Waikato that talk about this bird.
Te Ara Tapuwae, also located on Level 1, includes the creative hub and studios. Ara <ref>{{cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=ara|title=Ara|publisher=Te Aka Online Maori Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref>means 'a route'; whereas Tapuwae <ref>{{cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=tapuwae|title=Tapuwae|publisher=Te Aka Online Maori Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> means 'footprint'. Te Ara Tapuwae was used to be a reference to all ancestors.


In December 2020 the artwork 'Te Ara Tiatia' by Mei Hill (Ngati Whatua, Ngapuhi, Te Aupouri, Te Rarawa) was installed. Consisting of three glass panels on the exterior of Te Manawa the work is Inspired by the late kaumatua, Heta Tobin, who had long stressed the importance of learning and celebrating Matauranga Māori - Māori Knowledge. Te Ara Tiatia is one of the first public artworks of scale to celebrate Te Reo Maori. It is also a learning tool for the viewer to explore and discover 'kupu' meaningful to their own journey.
Hinengaro <ref>{{cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nzsearch?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=hinengaro|title=Hinengaro|publisher=Te Aka Online Maori Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref>, a Maori word for mind, thought, intellect, consciousness, awareness, was used to name the community space on level 2. Those spaces on Level 3 were given the names of Kokiri <ref>{{cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=kokiri
[[File:Te Ara Tiatia.jpg|left|thumb|Te Ara Tiatia by Mei Hill, 2020]]
|title=Kokiri|publisher=Te Aka Online Maori Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> meaning move forward, promote, advocate, lead and Ngatahi <ref>{{cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=ngatahi
|title=Ngatahi|publisher=Te Aka Online Maori Dictionary|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> meaning united with one thought.


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[[File:Nooks, a specific piece of furniture at Te Manawa.jpg|thumb|right|Nooks at Te Whare Tapere, Children's Space]]
=== Artwork on Display ===

A Hokioi sculpture created by [[Te Rongo Kirkwood]], a local (but internationally renowned) glass artist is on permanent display at Te Manawa. The work is glass on a metal frame work and it is a representation of the now-extinct Hokioi (also known as the [[Haast's Eagle]]). The artwork is more or less the size of those very big and scary birds that used to snack on [[moa]].


== Services ==
== Services ==
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[[File:Old_Massey_Library_(Auckland)_Building.jpg|thumb|right|The building of the old Massey Library and now it has been re-purposed.]]
[[File:Old_Massey_Library_(Auckland)_Building.jpg|thumb|right|The building of the old Massey Library and now it has been re-purposed.]]


Te Manawa inherits the [[public library|library services]] of Massey Library. It is a part (one of 55 branches) of the wider family of [[Auckland Libraries]], which has extensive collections of books, e-books, newspapers, magazines and online resources, even free movie streaming. There are designated places for its fiction, non-fiction, children's and teen's collections at Te Manawa. Te Manawa's community language collections include Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Pacific Island languages, such as Fijian, Samoan. There are 8 PCs available for customers to use for free; whereas, [[Wi-fi]] connection is available for everyone regardless of having a library membership or not. Te Manawa has a designated study space allowing customers to sit down and study quietly.
Te Manawa inherits the [[public library|library services]] of Massey Library. It is a part (one of 55 branches) of the wider family of [[Auckland Libraries]], which has extensive collections of books, e-books, newspapers, magazines and online resources, even free movie streaming. There are designated places for its fiction, non-fiction, children's and teen's collections at Te Manawa. Te Manawa's community language collections include Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Pacific Island languages, such as Fijian, Samoan. There are 8 PCs available for customers to use for free; whereas, [[Wi-Fi]] connection is available for everyone regardless of having a library membership or not. Te Manawa has a designated study space allowing customers to sit down and study quietly.


Back in 2010, then [[Waitakere City Council]] noticed that Northwest Auckland was growing so fast that the Massey Library was unable to meet future demand. A proposal to build a new three times larger library plus town square and bus interchange was put on table. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10657248|title=Bigger library part of new town centre|publisher=New Zealand Herald |access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> Massey Library was permanently closed on Thursday, 21 March 2019 shortly before the soft launch of Te Manawa.
Back in 2010, then [[Waitakere City Council]] noticed that Northwest Auckland was growing so fast that the Massey Library was unable to meet future demand. A proposal to build a new three times larger library plus town square and bus interchange was put on table.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10657248|title=Bigger library part of new town centre|publisher=New Zealand Herald |access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> Massey Library was permanently closed on Thursday, 21 March 2019 shortly before the soft launch of Te Manawa.


=== Programmes and events ===
=== Programmes and events ===
Te Manawa has a varied programme of free events and classes, including Wiggle and Rhyme, learning [[3D printing]], trying out a [[recording studio]], and improving conversational English. Te Manawa also has a team dedicated to Programme and Outreach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|accessdate=19 April 2020}}</ref>
Te Manawa has a varied programme of free events and classes focused on literacy, learning, creativity and community participation. There are a number of resources available for community use including [[3D printers|3D printing]], a sewing machine, AV Studio and commercial kitchen.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref>

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=== Council Services ===
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Te Manawa provides a good range of community services. At this stage, local residents can pay their Council [[Rates (tax)|rates]], register a dog and make general [[Auckland Council]] service inquiries under one roof and served by the same team.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref> Te Manawa expects to further expand the council services, such as building consent submission, in the future.

=== Community venue hire ===


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Te Manawa has auditoriums, meeting rooms as well as a commercial kitchen for community use with a small charge.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref> The combined auditoriums can accommodate up to 200 people. AV Suite and Studio 2 were made available for public use since July 2020. AV Suite is fitted with audio equipment and is best suited for recording and editing purposes. Both AV Suite and Studio 2 are fitted with sound dampened walls and windows to improve sound quality.
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=== Council services ===
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Te Manawa provides a good range of community services. At this stage, local residents can pay their Council [[Rates (tax)|rates]], register a dog and make general [[Auckland Council]] service inquiries under one roof and served by the same team.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|accessdate=19 April 2020}}</ref> Te Manawa expects to further expand the council services, such as building consent submission, in the future.


=== Community venue hire ===
=== Citizens Advice Bureau ===


Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is located on Level 2. CAB provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to all people. CAB helps the public to identify their civil rights and to get access relevant services they need.<ref>{{cite web|title=What we do - Ā mātau mahi|url=https://www.cab.org.nz/what-we-do/|publisher=Citizens Advice Bureau|access-date=9 August 2020}}</ref> The Justice of the Peace (JP) service is a part of CAB services. JP service is available between 1:00pm and 3:00pm from Monday to Friday.<ref>{{cite web|title=Justice of the Peace Massey, Auckland|url=https://jpauckland.org.nz/justice-of-the-peace-massey/|publisher=Auckland Justice of the Peace Association|access-date=9 August 2020}}</ref>
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Te Manawa has auditoriums, meeting rooms as well as a commercial kitchen for community use with a small charge.<ref>{{cite web |title=Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space|url= https://www.librariesaotearoa.org.nz/te-manawa.html|publisher=Libraries Aoteraroa|accessdate=19 April 2020}}</ref> The combined auditoriums can accommodate up to 200 people. AV Suite and Studio 2 were made available for public use since July 2020. AV Suite is fitted with audio equipment and is best suited for recording and editing purposes. Both AV Suite and Studio 2 are fitted with sound dampened walls and windows to improve sound quality.


== References ==
== References ==
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Te Manawa
Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility
Te Manawa exterior December 2019. The purpose of this building is expressed through a "stacked book" effect articulated on the facade.
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Location11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate, Auckland, New Zealand
TypePublic library and community hub
Established26 March 2019; 5 years ago (2019-03-26)
Service areaHobsonville, Massey, Westgate, West Harbour, Whenuapai
Branch ofAuckland Libraries
Collection
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Other information
Websitewww.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz

Te Manawa (Westgate) is a community hub located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is Auckland Council’s first fully-integrated community hub[1] which unofficially opened its doors to the public on 26 March 2019.[2] The official opening by the Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff took place on 6 April 2019 which was followed by a community open day attracting around 5,000 visitors. Te Manawa's services and resources include a library, Council Services, rooms for hire, commercial kitchen, studios, creative spaces, community programmes, work and study areas along with a Citizens Advice Bureau. It immediately serves the suburbs of Westgate, Massey, West Harbour and Hobsonville along with visitors from across Auckland.

Building

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Te Manawa (formally known as Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility) is the central piece of work of the new Westgate town centre development. It was designed by Warren and Mahoney and built by Fletcher Construction. This project won the New Zealand Institute of Architects Auckland Awards Public Architecture in 2020[3][4][5] and DINZ (Designers Institute of New Zealand) Best Awards 2019 – Silver Pin - Public & Institutional Spaces.[6] Its interior design was one of the four shortlisted Interior Awards Winners under Civil category in 2019.[7]

Te Manawa has been awarded a 5 Green Star - NZ Custom Design Certified Rating by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC).[8] Its green design includes stormwater detention and re-use, solar power and sensory heating and air-conditioning.

Naming

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The facility was gifted the te reo Māori name 'Te Manawa' by Matua Heta Tobin of Ngāti Whātua Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara who had also gifted the name Te Pūmanawa (the beating heart) for the wider Westgate development and the Square which adjoins Te Manawa.[9] Te Manawa means ‘the heart’[10] and reflects the buildings purpose to be at the heart of the community, a place where people are the life blood.[11]

Te reo Māori names were also gifted for the internal rooms to reflect the activity and thinking that would happen in these areas. Sadly, Heta Tobin passed away before Te Manawa opened but his gift remains as a legacy to the building project and the community.

Art

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Te Whare Tapere - Children's Space designed by Robin Rawstorne
Te Kaeaea by Te Rongo Kirkwood, 2019.

A distinctive feature and anchoring piece of interior architectural work is in the children's area on Level 1 named 'Te Whare Tapere' (meaning a place of entertainment, story-telling, dance, games, music and other entertainment[12]). The space was designed by multidisciplinary award-winning artist Robin Rawstorne[13] and was inspired by the concept of a pool in the middle of a forest glade with ripples radiating outwards. The ripples reflect the growing levels of a young readers development. The space was designed to encourage play, ownership and investigation and includes a stage for story-telling and performances, nooks to curl up in and moveable book bins to change the area's shape and size.[14]

On 9 July 2020 a glass sculpture by Auckland artist Te Rongo Kirkwood (Ngai Tai ki Tamaki, Wai o Hua, Te Kawerau a Maki) was installed in the area named 'Pūrerehua'. The art work, named 'Te Kaeaea', is a life size representation of the now extinct Hokioi (Haast's Eagle). With a wingspan over 3 metres, these huge and powerful native birds used to prey on Moa and were the largest eagles known to have existed. They lived on the outer fringes of the forest and would swoop down on prey from high heights. There are a number of Hakangeri (war-chants) in Tamaki Makaurau and in Waikato that talk about this bird.

In December 2020 the artwork 'Te Ara Tiatia' by Mei Hill (Ngati Whatua, Ngapuhi, Te Aupouri, Te Rarawa) was installed. Consisting of three glass panels on the exterior of Te Manawa the work is Inspired by the late kaumatua, Heta Tobin, who had long stressed the importance of learning and celebrating Matauranga Māori - Māori Knowledge. Te Ara Tiatia is one of the first public artworks of scale to celebrate Te Reo Maori. It is also a learning tool for the viewer to explore and discover 'kupu' meaningful to their own journey.

Te Ara Tiatia by Mei Hill, 2020
Nooks at Te Whare Tapere, Children's Space

Services

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Library services

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The building of the old Massey Library and now it has been re-purposed.

Te Manawa inherits the library services of Massey Library. It is a part (one of 55 branches) of the wider family of Auckland Libraries, which has extensive collections of books, e-books, newspapers, magazines and online resources, even free movie streaming. There are designated places for its fiction, non-fiction, children's and teen's collections at Te Manawa. Te Manawa's community language collections include Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Pacific Island languages, such as Fijian, Samoan. There are 8 PCs available for customers to use for free; whereas, Wi-Fi connection is available for everyone regardless of having a library membership or not. Te Manawa has a designated study space allowing customers to sit down and study quietly.

Back in 2010, then Waitakere City Council noticed that Northwest Auckland was growing so fast that the Massey Library was unable to meet future demand. A proposal to build a new three times larger library plus town square and bus interchange was put on table.[15] Massey Library was permanently closed on Thursday, 21 March 2019 shortly before the soft launch of Te Manawa.

Programmes and events

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Te Manawa has a varied programme of free events and classes focused on literacy, learning, creativity and community participation. There are a number of resources available for community use including 3D printing, a sewing machine, AV Studio and commercial kitchen.[16]

Council Services

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Te Manawa provides a good range of community services. At this stage, local residents can pay their Council rates, register a dog and make general Auckland Council service inquiries under one roof and served by the same team.[17] Te Manawa expects to further expand the council services, such as building consent submission, in the future.

Community venue hire

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Te Manawa has auditoriums, meeting rooms as well as a commercial kitchen for community use with a small charge.[18] The combined auditoriums can accommodate up to 200 people. AV Suite and Studio 2 were made available for public use since July 2020. AV Suite is fitted with audio equipment and is best suited for recording and editing purposes. Both AV Suite and Studio 2 are fitted with sound dampened walls and windows to improve sound quality.

Citizens Advice Bureau

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Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is located on Level 2. CAB provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to all people. CAB helps the public to identify their civil rights and to get access relevant services they need.[19] The Justice of the Peace (JP) service is a part of CAB services. JP service is available between 1:00pm and 3:00pm from Monday to Friday.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space". Libraries Aoteraroa. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space". Libraries Aoteraroa. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  3. ^ "2020 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner: Te Manawa Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility". New Zealand Institute of Architects. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Winner revealed: Auckland Architecture Award". Architecture Now. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Te Manawa – Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility". Warren and Mahoney. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Te Manawa – Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility". Warren and Mahoney. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Finalists revealed: 2019 Interior Awards". Architecture Now. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  8. ^ "New Zealand Green Building Council". www.nzgbc.org.nz. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Te Manawa community facility wins architecture award". OurAuckland. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Manawa". Te Aka Online Māori Dictionary. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  11. ^ "Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space". Libraries Aoteraroa. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  12. ^ "Whare Tapere". Te Aka Online Maori Dictionary. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  13. ^ "Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space". Libraries Aoteraroa. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  14. ^ "Te Whare Tapere – Children's space". Rawstorne Studio. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  15. ^ "Bigger library part of new town centre". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  16. ^ "Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space". Libraries Aoteraroa. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  17. ^ "Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space". Libraries Aoteraroa. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  18. ^ "Te Manawa – Community Hub and Citizen-lead Space". Libraries Aoteraroa. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  19. ^ "What we do - Ā mātau mahi". Citizens Advice Bureau. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  20. ^ "Justice of the Peace Massey, Auckland". Auckland Justice of the Peace Association. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
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