Wanaka Toy Library seeks new space after rent riseMARJORIE COOK/STUFF Wanaka Toy Library volunteer Gini Rudhall with her children Rio, 4, and Cuba, 2, Rudhall and library chairwoman Noeline Gifford. The Wanaka Toy Library's rent has gone up to $17,250 a year, forcing the volunteer organisation to hunt for a new home for up to 1000 toys. MARJORIE COOK/STUFF Wanaka toddlers Rio, 4, and Cuba, 2, Rudhall at the Wanaka Toy Library. READ MORE: Toy Library seeks new headquartersThe library also considered moving in 2014 after their former landlord died and their new landlord purchased the building. The toy library is open on Tuesday (7.30pm – 8.30pm) and Friday and Saturday (9.30am – 11am) and is staffed by volunteers.

Source: Stuff August 01, 2017 00:00 UTC