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Johnsonville’s new library and community hub was opened this morning, after a dawn ceremony. The news was reported on twitter.

Another dawn beginning today where once again our traditional ceremonial opening of the Waitohi, the new Johnsonville Library, transformed a functional event into a moving experience; where the wailing karanga to initiate the whakatoe pierced the dawn, rewarding the early start. pic.twitter.com/dzYquMw0h6

— Greg O'Connor (@GregOhariu) December 13, 2019

The blessing of Council’s amazing new Waitohi library and community hub at Johnsonville pic.twitter.com/YCVCqMgjGv

— Sarah Free (@sarahfreenz) December 13, 2019

The speeches for the Waitohi opening ceremony have finished and the Hub is officially opened! Tours of the new library are underway. Performances are about to start in front of the Hub – come on down! pic.twitter.com/WWPU47hBbe

— Wgtn City Libraries (@wcl_library) December 13, 2019

The library is open and it’s looking fabulous! 📚 ❤️💚 pic.twitter.com/1cSUzNTwnq

— Wgtn City Libraries (@wcl_library) December 13, 2019

New library at Johnsonville opened this morning. A true community hub and shows the strong future and opportunities for libraries in our city. A great asset for Jville and Onslow suburbs. Easy connection to the pool and a great cafe (same operators from Clarks in central library) pic.twitter.com/nUjadWQZbi

— Diane Calvert (@dianecalvertnz) December 13, 2019

Historic first scone from the cafe at the new Waitohi Johnsonville library. @justin_lester pic.twitter.com/e6MNN1kPnT

— Dr Jenny Condie (@DrJennyCondie) December 13, 2019

Clark’s Cafe owners Jimmy and Andy are back in action with their new cafe Common Ground – here at the opening of Waitohi – the new Johnsonville Library and Community Hub. Best cheese scones in town. pic.twitter.com/SUxkJioBlB

— Justin Lester (@justin_lester) December 14, 2019

Thank you @justin_lester. Without your leadership as Mayor we wouldn’t have such an amazing community facility. pic.twitter.com/2rPZ1fY13U

— Jack (@jackmarshallnz) December 13, 2019

Delighted to hear Wellington mayor recognise the contribution of former Wellington City Librarian Jane Hill at the opening of Waitohi. Also ⁦@laurindathomas⁩ and the hard working team that made it possible. ^RE ⁦@lianzaoffice⁩ pic.twitter.com/sMdm56yaiU

— LIANZA President (@LIANZAPresident) December 13, 2019

Three people excited to go to Waitohi for the first time. Quote from one of the kids "I think I'm in love!" @WgtnCC @wcl_library pic.twitter.com/DTz3qezIC9

— Rebecca Matthews (@RebeccaJEmm) December 14, 2019

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