Library and Learning Centre
Te Whare Pukapuka Wāhanga Whakapakari Ako

World Refugee Day

Article Date
June 16, 2025

Each year 20 June marks World Refugee Day. It is a day to honour people who have been forced to flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution. This year the focus is on solidarity with refugees. An excerpt from UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ speech:

“Becoming a refugee is never a choice
  But how we respond is
  So let us choose solidarity
  Let us choose courage
  Let us choose humanity”

Easter hours

Library and Learning Centre is closed for Easter from Friday 3 April to Tuesday 7 April 2026. We will respond to enquiries when we return on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Our online library will remain available. Have a safe and happy easter. Ngā mihi o te Aranga!