66-564: The Maungaharuru Range is located 34 km from Napier in the New Zealand region of Hawke's Bay . The name means in the mountain that resounded in Te Reo Māori due to the bird population. Maungaharuru is the spiritual mountain of the hapū Ngati Kurumōkihi . They are the kaitiaki of Boundary Stream and the area. In 2017 the hapū were given four conservation reserves in the Hawke's Bay by
132-463: A Qantas subsidiary, served Auckland from 2015 to 2019 and Sounds Air used to operate direct flights to Blenheim daily. Smaller charter companies also operate, including Air Napier to Gisborne. The airport was historically referred to as Napier Airport, and its IATA code reflects that: NPE. It is situated on land that was formerly the Ahuriri Lagoon, an area that was raised above sea level by
198-622: A celebration of its Art Deco heritage and history. Other notable tourist events attracting many outsiders to the region annually include F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic events, and the Mission Estate Concert at Mission Estate Winery in the suburb of Taradale . Napier has well-documented Māori history. When the Ngāti Kahungunu party of Taraia reached the district many centuries ago, the Whatumamoa, Rangitane, Ngāti Awa and elements of
264-557: A civilian. He continued to fire shots from his house, which police besieged, until he committed suicide 40 hours later. On 9 November 2020, a local state of emergency was declared in Napier after the region received 237 mm of rainfall across 24 hours – the most daily rainfall in the city since 1963 and the second most since records began. The event caused widespread flooding, slips, power cuts and evacuations. On 14 February 2023, floods caused by Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed bridges over
330-469: A final proposal did not apply to private lobby groups or individuals, however. After a lengthy and divisive regional campaign to restructure local government in Hawke's Bay, in 2015 the Local Government Commission put forward a final reorganisation proposal to amalgamate Napier City Council with Wairoa District Council, Hastings District Council and Central Hawke's Bay District Council to form
396-520: A lesser extent Spanish Mission , architecture, built after much of the city was razed in the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake . It also has one of the most photographed tourist attractions in the country, a statue of the figure in local Ngāti Kahungunu mythology, Pania , on Marine Parade, Pania of the Reef . Thousands of people flock to Napier every February for the Tremains Art Deco Weekend event,
462-399: A majority vote over the entire proposed area, rather than a majority over each existing area, as was previously the case. Yet another change was to allow private submissions to the commission to trigger the process, whereas previously only local councils themselves could request a change in structure or boundary. The legislative restrictions on councils using public funds to support or challenge
528-530: A nearby sheep farm entered the Brookvale boreholes following heavy rain. Of the town's 13,000 residents, 5,500 fell ill, 45 were hospitalised and four died. Havelock North covers 23.12 km (8.93 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 14,900 as of June 2024, with a population density of 644 people per km . Before the 2023 census, the town had a smaller boundary, covering 22.52 km (8.70 sq mi). Using that boundary, Havelock North had
594-550: A population density of 540.0 per square kilometre. Napier is the nexus of the largest wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere, and it has the primary export seaport for northeastern New Zealand – which is the largest producer of apples, pears, and stone fruit in New Zealand. The Hawke's Bay wine region is now the second largest in New Zealand after Marlborough , and grapes grown around Hastings and Napier are sent through
660-956: A population density of 643 people per km . Napier City had a population of 64,695 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 2,454 people (3.9%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 7,455 people (13.0%) since the 2013 census . There were 31,212 males, 33,270 females and 213 people of other genders in 24,858 dwellings. 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 42.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 11,913 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 11,115 (17.2%) aged 15 to 29, 27,990 (43.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 13,674 (21.1%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 79.0% European ( Pākehā ); 24.2% Māori ; 4.2% Pasifika ; 6.5% Asian ; 1.0% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
726-654: A population of 14,331 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 1,164 people (8.8%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 2,109 people (17.3%) since the 2006 census . There were 5,505 households, comprising 6,564 males and 7,770 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.84 males per female, with 2,763 people (19.3%) aged under 15 years, 1,791 (12.5%) aged 15 to 29, 5,943 (41.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 3,840 (26.8%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 91.0% European/ Pākehā , 10.0% Māori , 1.3% Pacific peoples , 3.5% Asian , and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
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#1733093926966792-512: A proposed 'Hawke's Bay Council'. A postal ballot was established to maximise voter returns, and the vote closed on 15 September 2015. An interim count was available later that day, that saw the proposal defeated across the region by about 66%. In Napier, the proposal was rejected by 84% of voters. The city is part of the Napier general electorate and the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti Māori electorate. In
858-589: A quasi-religious movement based at a temple of the Stella Matutina magical order, which followed the early twentieth century teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn . The building housing the temple survives today as Whare Ra . From 12 to 29 August 2016 the town experienced New Zealand's largest recorded outbreak of waterborne disease. Campylobacter entered the town's water supply after run off from
924-470: A salt water inlet by the inner harbour in Ahuriri – or on the beaches and playgrounds of Marine Parade, Westshore and Ahuriri. The several rivers that flow through the region are used for water activities, such as jet boating, jet skiing, rowing, kayaking, fishing, whitebaiting and swimming. Development of the region's cycleways and walkways has included dedicated cycle lanes being established on urban streets in
990-462: Is about 67,500 as of June 2024. About 18 km (11 mi) south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings . These two neighbouring cities are often called "The Bay Cities" or "The Twin Cities" of New Zealand, with the two cities and the surrounding towns of Havelock North and Clive having a combined population of 136,720. The City of Napier has a land area of 106 km (41 sq mi) and
1056-427: Is based around its fruit and wine production, and a horticultural research centre. The fertile soils that lie between Havelock North and Hastings has prevented urban sprawl linking them together. Havelock North itself is primarily residential and rural-residential housing, with only a relatively small and compact industrial and commercial centre. As a result, a large majority of its 15,000 residents commute each morning to
1122-653: Is home to the professional basketball team Hawke's Bay Hawks , which plays in the National Basketball League . It plays its home games in the Pettigrew Green Arena . Meeanee Speedway is a motorcycle speedway venue, located in Meeanee, on Sandy Road. The track races various types of cars, in addition to motorcycle speedway . It opened in 1961 and is the home of Hawkes Bay Speedway Club. It has held important speedway events, including qualifying rounds of
1188-521: Is important to Napier's economy, with over 70 wineries located in the area. The region featured in Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of the 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations in 2015. The region is New Zealand's largest apple, pear and stone fruit producer. The Port of Napier and rail network provides quick export of these goods. A large attraction is the Art Deco building designs. Marine Parade
1254-420: Is one of Napier's most famous highlights – a tree-lined ocean boulevard with fountains, gardens, mini golf, statues and spas. The National Aquarium is at the south end of Marine Parade. The historic Napier Prison is located off the northern end of Marine Parade. Recent redevelopments of Marine Parade have seen the addition of shaded picnic areas and playgrounds. Napier's theatre scene includes productions put on by
1320-541: Is one of the foremost aquariums in New Zealand. The historic Napier Prison is the oldest prison in New Zealand and visitors can learn about the history of prisons as well as witness the path of the 1931 earthquake. It is the only place in Napier where some of the earthquake damage has been left in place. Tourists flock to Napier in February for Art Deco weekend. In 2018, the festival celebrated its 30th year, attracting an estimated 45,000 people. The Mission Estate Winery Concert in
1386-471: Is very similar to Hastings in quality, but has slightly elevated calcium levels. Hastings is situated directly over the Heretaunga Plains aquifer system. Havelock North was founded as a planned Government settlement following the purchase in 1858, from Māori owners, of land previously known as 'Karanema's Reserve'. The original village was laid out in 1860, taking its name from Sir Henry Havelock , who
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#17330939269661452-674: The Napier Operatic Society , based at the Tabard Theatre and putting on musicals at the Napier Municipal Theatre, another notable example of Art Deco architecture. There are high street and boutique stores as well as antique shops, art galleries, and studios of potters, wood turners and craftsman. The marina and waterfront in Ahuriri is a sea-tourism attraction. Swimming and family activities are popular in Pandora Pond –
1518-753: The National Aquarium , the Napier Prison , the Soundshell and the Pania of the Reef statue. The Pania statue on Marine Parade is regarded in Napier in much the same way that the Little Mermaid statue is regarded in Copenhagen . In October 2005, the statue was stolen, but it was recovered a week later, largely unharmed. Marineland was a tourist attraction from 1965 until it closed in 2009. The National Aquarium
1584-450: The Port of Napier for export. Large amounts of sheep's wool, frozen meat, wood pulp, and timber also pass through Napier annually for export. Smaller amounts of these materials are shipped via road and railway to the large metropolitan areas of New Zealand itself, such as Auckland , Wellington and Hamilton . Napier is a popular tourist city, with a unique concentration of 1930s Art Deco, and to
1650-686: The Speedway World Championship and finals of the New Zealand Solo Championship . Hawke's Bay Airport is the main airport in the Hawke's Bay region and has domestic flight services. It is jointly owned by the government, Napier City Council, and Hastings District Council, and is operated by Hawke's Bay Airport Ltd. The airport is located in the Napier suburb of Westshore . Air New Zealand provides frequent direct flights to and from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Sunair serves Tauranga, Gisborne and Wairoa. Jetstar ,
1716-467: The Tutaekuri River , and damaged a major regional electrical substation at Redclyffe, which cut power to much of northern Hawke's Bay including its telecommunication infrastructure. Flooding also caused extensive property damage to Esk Valley , Taradale and Meeanee , as well as loss of crops, livestock and several human lives. The city is on Napier Hill and the surrounding Heretaunga Plains at
1782-587: The 1880s, when a number of large floods diverted the Ngaruroro River to its current course further north away from Havelock North. Later, during the 1931 earthquake , a bridge over the Karamu was completely destroyed. Like a number of North Island towns, Havelock North has grown larger than its South Island namesake, Havelock , in the Marlborough Sounds . Havelock North was the centre for Havelock Work ,
1848-427: The 1931 Napier earthquake. The airport is located approximately 22 km north of Hastings Aerodrome , a smaller airport located close to Hastings that caters mainly for flight training and general aviation. The Hawke's Bay region has extensive cycleways and footpaths that originally began as the 'Rotary Pathways' between Napier and Hastings, and is now known as the 'Hawke's Bay Trails'. The network of pathways links
1914-526: The 2023 general election, Napier was won by Katie Nimon of the National Party and Ikaroa-Rāwhiti by Cushla Tangaere-Manuel , of the Labour Party . McLean Park is the main sporting venue in Hawke's Bay. The main sports played at the venue are cricket and rugby union . It was used to host matches during the 1987 Rugby World Cup , the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the 2015 Cricket World Cup . The city
1980-697: The Crown as part of Treaty of Waitangi settlements. The Ngati Kurumōkihi hapū gave the reserves to the people of New Zealand (Aotearoa), three of these conservation areas are located in the Maungaharuru Range. The Maungaharuru Ecological District is part of the Maungaharuru Range, a conservation reserve known as the Boundary Stream Mainland Island. There are five tracks are maintained by the New Zealand Department of Conservatio n through
2046-541: The Esk Valley. Many people use Napier as a gateway to Hawke's Bay, flying in to Hawke's Bay Airport at Westshore from Wellington City , Auckland and Christchurch . Tourists also enter Napier by State Highway 2 along the coast and State Highway 5 from Taupō . The rail line in and out of Hawke's Bay had a passenger service until 2001. Napier markets itself as the Art Deco Capital . The Hawke's Bay wine region
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2112-749: The Maungaharuru Ranges. The rest of the range is farmland. Taraponui Peak is a part of this range, rising to 1308 metres. The range is rugged with high winds, this environment has attracted two wind farm consents for a Hawke's Bay wind farm . In 2005 two consents were issued in the Maungaharuru area, one for the private company Hawkes Bay Wind Farm Ltd and the other by Unison Networks Limited. The two consents were purchased by Meridian Energy in 2010 and 2011 respectively and were combined as one site, these consents were extended to 2023. In August 2019, Meridian sought interest from potential contractors for
2178-583: The Napier suburb of Greenmeadows which has featured Chris De Burgh, Olivia Newton-John, Eric Clapton, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Rod Stewart, Sting performing with the NZ Symphony Orchestra, Shirley Bassey, Beach Boys, Doobie Brothers, Tom Jones, and in 2013 Barry Gibb with Carol King. Attractions nearby include the Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony and many vineyards bordering Taradale , Hastings City, and north of Napier around Bay View and
2244-685: The Napier-Hastings twin cities. The Napier Rotary Pathway creates a loop that encompasses the city from Esk River, to Westshore, Napier Central, Awatoto, Taradale, Poraiti, and looping back to the Esk Valley. This rotary also has several links to the Hastings Rotary Pathway. Havelock North Havelock North ( Māori : Karanema ) is a town in the Hawke's Bay region of the North Island of New Zealand, situated less than 2 km south-east of
2310-481: The Napier-Hastings urban areas, as well as a large variety of off-road pathways, which are often used as mixed use pathways for cyclists and pedestrians, such as the paths that stretch from Bay View to Clifton. The Hawke's Bay Trails contain nearly 200 km of cycleways that meander through and around the cities, and link the Napier-Hastings urban areas with surrounding suburbs and the local district. The annual model aircraft show 'Warbirds over Awatoto' takes place on
2376-555: The Ngāti Tara iwi lived in the nearby areas of Petane, Te Whanganui-a-Orotu and Waiohiki. Ngāti Kahungunu later became the dominant force from Poverty Bay to Wellington. Chief Te Ahuriri cut a channel from the lagoon to the sea at Ahuriri because the Westshore entrance had become blocked, threatening cultivations surrounding the lagoon and the fishing villages on the islands in the lagoon. The rivers were continually feeding freshwater into
2442-460: The Rothmans factory, due to diminished demand. Production has moved to Australia. The Art Deco-style factory had been producing up to 2.2 billion cigarettes a year for the New Zealand and Pacific Island markets. In March 1999, 19 people lost their jobs there because "fewer people are smoking". Napier has been governed by Napier City Council since 1950. Local government reform was mooted in
2508-535: The area. Ngāti Kahungunu were one of the first Māori tribes that European settlers had contact with. Captain James Cook and his crew were the first Europeans to see the future site of Napier when they sailed down the east coast in October 1769. He commented: "On each side of this bluff head is a low, narrow sand or stone beach, between these beaches and the mainland is a pretty large lake of salt water I suppose." He said
2574-422: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 7,893 (15.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 29,085 (55.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 13,293 (25.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 39,200, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 4,845 people (9.2%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
2640-416: The centre remained intact for long enough to become recognised as architecturally important, and it has been protected and restored since the 1990s. Napier and the area of South Beach , Miami, Florida, are considered to be the two best-preserved Art Deco towns (with the town of Miami Beach, Florida , being mostly decorated in the somewhat later Streamline Moderne style of Art Deco). Beginning in 2007, Napier
2706-556: The city of Hastings . It was a borough for many years until the 1989 reorganisation of local government saw it merged into the new Hastings District , and it is now administered by the Hastings District Council. The suburb, known locally as "the village", is situated on the Heretaunga Plains , less than 2 km to the south-east of Hastings . It is surrounded by numerous orchards and vineyards , and its industry
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2772-612: The country from the west, and the city lies in the rain shadow of the North Island Volcanic Plateau and surrounding ranges such as the Kaweka Range . Suburbs of Napier include: The Napier urban area, as defined by Statistics New Zealand , is coterminous with the Napier City territorial authority and covers 105.05 km (40.56 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 67,500 as of June 2024, with
2838-411: The early 1800s, the local Karamu Stream was part of the much larger Ngaruroro River system. It was termed the "River Plassey", the same name also being applied to a street in the village after the battle of Plassey of 1757 near Calcutta . Early survey plans of Havelock North show ferry landings where boats would sail up and down the river to collect and deliver supplies. This practice was phased out in
2904-449: The earthquake raised it above sea level. The earthquake uplifted an area of 1500 km with a maximum of 2.7 m of uplift. In Hastings, about 1 m of ground subsidence occurred. The centre of Napier, destroyed by the earthquake, was rebuilt in the Art Deco style popular in the 1930s. Although a few Art Deco buildings were replaced with contemporary structures in the 1960s to 1980s, most of
2970-521: The harbour entrance was at the Westshore end of the shingle beach. After 1830, the site was visited and later settled by European traders, whalers and missionaries. By the 1850s, farmers and hotel-keepers arrived. The Crown purchased the Ahuriri block (including the site of Napier) in 1851. In 1854 Alfred Domett , a future Prime Minister of New Zealand, was appointed as the Commissioner of Crown Lands and
3036-525: The late 1990s and a referendum was held in 1999 proposing an amalgamation of the Hastings District Council with the Napier City Council. Although supported by approximately two-thirds of Hastings voters, Napier voters rejected the proposal by a similar number and the proposal was defeated. The National Government amended the Local Government Act in 2012 to determine a reorganisation proposal by
3102-400: The nearby cities (Hastings or Napier ) for work. Havelock North is generally hilly, and small gullies have been formed by the creeks and streams flowing from higher ground, resulting in a small amount of inaccessible or steep land which is converted into forests, parks or reserves, giving the image of naturally having many bushes and trees. This is due to the town being situated at the base of
3168-525: The outskirts of Napier. The 2013 gathering attracted 48 pilots and 120 planes. The largest industry in Napier and its environs is processing/manufacturing, the major products being food, textiles, wood, metal products and machinery/equipment. Other significant industries for the region include property/business services, rural production/rural services and retail. Napier was once home to one of New Zealand's largest smoking tobacco plants. On 9 September 2005 British American Tobacco announced it would close
3234-467: The port of Napier undetected. This event became the basis of a widely circulated postwar tall tale that the captain of this U-boat , Heinrich Timm , had led crewmen ashore near Napier to milk cows to supplement their meagre rations. Napier was the scene of an armed attack by cannabis dealer Jan Molenaar on three police officers searching his home in May 2009. He killed one officer, and wounded two others and
3300-456: The prominent landmark Te Mata Peak , a 399-metre outcrop, which according to local Māori legend is the body of the giant Te Mata o Rongokako, and the depression in the land visible behind his head according to the myth is where he tried to bite through the mountain range which filled his stomach turning him to stone. Both Hastings and Havelock North obtain water from secure confined aquifer systems. The Te Mata aquifer that feeds Havelock North
3366-526: The range. An organised pest management programme began in 1996 in the area by Predator Free Hawke's Bay to remove the introduced mammals destroying the natural environment. Predator Free programmes aim to create an environment where native species could survive. In 2018 Titi ( Cook's Petrel ) were returned to their original nesting site in the range through the translocation project Poutiri Ao o Tane. The smaller Bellbird Bush Scenic Reserve, Opouahi Scenic Reserve and Thomas Bush Scenic Reserved are also located in
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#17330939269663432-493: The reserve called the Boundary Stream tracks. These include a walk to Hawke's Bay's highest waterfall, Shine Falls which is 58 metres high, and the rock formation named Bell Rock. This conservation reserve makes up 800 hectares of the Maungaharuru Range which is home to native plant and bird species including wētā , kaka and kiwi. The elevation in this reserve is 300 metres above sea level at its lowest to 950 metres high in
3498-521: The resident magistrate at the village of Ahuriri. It was decided to place a planned town here, its streets and avenues were laid out, and the new town named for Sir Charles Napier , a military leader during the "Battle of Meeanee" fought in the country of Sindh , in the Indian subcontinent. Domett named many streets in Napier to commemorate the colonial era of the British Indian Empire . Development
3564-561: The sea would run through to Ahuriri. Furthermore, by virtue of its pre-1931 existence, the bulk of Napier is susceptible to soil liquefaction, the risk classed as Very High for the main urban area excluding the hill. Under the Köppen climate classification , Napier has an oceanic climate ( Cfb ). The climate is warm and relatively dry, resulting from its location on the east coast of the North Island. Most of New Zealand's weather patterns cross
3630-517: The seat of the Hawke's Bay region . It is a beachside city with a seaport , known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines , and extensive Art Deco architecture. For these attributes, Napier is sometimes romantically referred to as the " Nice of the Pacific". Napier is located on the territory of Ngāti Kahungunu , one of the country's largest iwi , and as a city has been shaped by nearly two centuries of migration. Its population
3696-414: The southeastern edge of Hawke Bay , a large semi-circular bay that dominates the east coast of New Zealand's North Island . The coastline of the city was substantially altered by a large earthquake in 1931 . About two thirds of Napier's land area is rural. The topography puts Napier in danger from a tsunami, as the centre of the commercial city is near sea level – should the sea ever crest Marine Parade,
3762-488: The urban areas of Napier and Hastings, as well as many of the other outlying suburbs of the two cities. Some of the cycleways include dedicated cycling lanes on roads within the city, as well as separate dedicated pathways on roadsides and through parks and other areas, many of which are mixed use pathways for cyclists and pedestrians, such as the paths that stretch from Bay View to Clifton. The Hawke's Bay Trails contain over 200 km of cycleways that meander through and around
3828-400: The wind farm's construction. Construction would be expected to begin in 2020. See Hawke's Bay Wind Farm . 39°07′S 176°46′E / 39.117°S 176.767°E / -39.117; 176.767 Napier, New Zealand Napier ( / ˈ n eɪ p i ər / NAY -pee-ər ; Māori : Ahuriri ) is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and
3894-567: Was 20.8, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.5% had no religion, 43.5% were Christian , 0.6% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.5% were Hindu , 0.5% were Muslim , 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 3,228 (27.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,626 (14.1%) people had no formal qualifications. 2,523 people (21.8%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
3960-449: Was being undertaken elsewhere. As a result, Napier's architecture is strikingly different from any other city; the other notable Art Deco city, Miami Beach , has Streamline Moderne Art Deco. The whole centre of Napier was rebuilt simultaneously. Other tourist attractions in Napier include MTG Hawke's Bay (the museum, art gallery and theatre) which features information on both the 1931 earthquake and Napier's redesign as an Art Deco city,
4026-490: Was designated as a borough in 1874, but the development of the surrounding marshlands and reclamation proceeded slowly. Napier was the administrative centre for the Hawke's Bay Province from 1858 until the abolition of New Zealand's provincial governments in 1876. On 3 February 1931, most of Napier and nearby Hastings were levelled by an earthquake . The collapse of buildings and the ensuing fires killed 256 people. Some 4000 hectares of today's Napier were undersea before
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#17330939269664092-472: Was generally confined to the hills and to the port area of Ahuriri. In the early years, Napier covered almost exclusively an oblong group of hills (the Scinde Island ) which was nearly entirely surrounded by the ocean, but from which ran out two single spits, one to the north and one to the south. There was a swamp between the now Hastings Street and Wellesley Road, and the sea extended to Clive Square. Napier
4158-514: Was involved in the suppression of the Indian Uprising , thus keeping with the local habit of naming towns after prominent men from Imperial India . Its founders originally envisaged a larger town for the site, but when the Wellington –Napier rail line went through the area in 1874 it took a direct route some distance from Havelock North, and Hastings became a more logical choice for residents. In
4224-482: Was nominated as a World Heritage Site with UNESCO . This is the first cultural site in New Zealand to be so nominated. It was denied World Heritage status in 2011 as it did not meet the appropriate criteria. Still, the report of the application acknowledged the Art Deco heritage as "first and foremost of outstanding value to all New Zealanders". In January 1945, the German submarine U-862 entered and departed from
4290-556: Was spoken by 96.9%, Māori language by 5.7%, Samoan by 1.3% and other languages by 8.1%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.9, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 30.6% Christian , 0.9% Hindu , 0.4% Islam , 2.7% Māori religious beliefs , 0.8% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 1.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 55.8%, and 6.9% of people did not answer
4356-488: Was that 25,656 (48.6%) people were employed full-time, 6,813 (12.9%) were part-time, and 1,452 (2.8%) were unemployed. Napier's major tourist attraction is its architecture, which draws Art Deco and architecture enthusiasts from around the world. The rebuilding period after the 1931 earthquake coincided with the short-lived and rapidly changing Art Deco era and the Great Depression , when little "mainstreet" development
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