Napier

Napier, New Zealand – 2017. Napier is on the coast of Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s North Island. It is known for its many art deco buildings in the downtown area, the many wineries and orchards in the surrounding hills, its waterfront promenade and the Norfolk pines that line the Marine Parade. In 1931 an earthquake destroyed most of Napier and Hastings. Both were later rebuilt in the Art Deco style that was popular at the time. In the 1990’s their architectural importance was recognized and many of these buildings are now protected.

Some nice old houses on Hospital Hill, Napier

One of many wall murals in downtown Napier

“The Six Sisters” These six houses, built in the 1890’s survived the 1931 earthquake

Cacti in the Napier Sunken Gardens on Marine Parade

The Napier Sunken Gardens on Marine Parade - “Bio-Morphic Sculpture” created by Laurie Karasek

"Pania of the Reef", from Maori mythology. Erected in 1954, it has come to be a symbol of Napier

Tom Parker Fountain, Marine Parade Napier

Napier clock tower

Art deco buildings, Napier. In 1931 and earthquake destroyed most of Napier and Hastings.

Art deco buildings, Napier. Following the destruction of the 1931 earthquake much of Napier rebuilt in the Art Deco style that was popular at the time

Emerson & Clive Street, Napier. In the 1990’s their architectural importance was recognized and many of these buildings are now protected

Emerson & Clive Street, Napier

Art deco buildings, Emerson Street Napier

Art deco buildings, Napier

Downtown Napier, New Zealand

Art deco buildings, Napier