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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 the seat of the Hawke's Bay region.It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, [3] esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture.
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On February 3, 1931, Napier and Hastings were devastated by New Zealand's worst natural disaster, an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter magnitude scale, which killed 256 people. Napier rebuilt and now the city is world-famous for its Art Deco buildings, and celebrates its heritage each February with the Art Deco Weekend.
The Gaiety Cinema and Theatre, located at 252 Marine Parade was built in 1925. It was destroyed in the 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake, but was subsequently rebuilt in 1932 in an Art Deco style, and is a Category 2 listed historic building. It has hosted many events including screenings of movies, concerts, political rallies and boxing matches.
Central Napier is the central area and business district of Napier, in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand's eastern North Island. The main shopping street/downtown area of Napier is Emerson Street. Central Napier enjoys Art Deco style architecture on surrounding buildings in Emerson Street. Most houses were built between 1900 and 2010.
Pages in category "Art Deco architecture in New Zealand" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The current building is widely regarded as a fine example of Art Deco architecture. The design was largely drawn up by Napier architect Kingwell Malcolm, of the firm Malcolm and Sweet, following the untimely death of the selected architect R. S. D. Harman. [5] The stained glass windows were designed by Wellington artist Beverley Shore Bennett. [1]