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Memorial to Mayor Swan restored The memorial to George Henry Swan, one of Napier’s longest serving mayors and members of parliament, is shining b...
2 December 2022
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Ocean Spa changing hands Ocean Spa turns twenty early in 2023 and will move into the hands of Napier City Council, who will take over care o...
30 November 2022
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Big turn on at the bore Napier has two new low manganese bores feeding its drinking water network after today’s official opening of the A...
30 November 2022
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Temporary road closure of the West Quay and Customs Quay intersection Friday 9 December
There is a road closure of the West Quay and Customs Quay intersection on Friday 9 December from 7am-11:30am due to...
6 December 2022
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Memorial to Mayor Swan restored
The memorial to George Henry Swan, one of Napier’s longest serving mayors and members of parliament, is shining b...
2 December 2022
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Ocean Spa changing hands
Ocean Spa turns twenty early in 2023 and will move into the hands of Napier City Council, who will take over care o...
30 November 2022
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Christmas Cheer aims to boost spirits this festive season
Napier people are being called on to come together and give what they can this Christmas, to lift the spirits of ot...
30 November 2022
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Big turn on at the bore
Napier has two new low manganese bores feeding its drinking water network after today’s official opening of the A...
30 November 2022
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Winning Colours
‘Deep Sea’, ‘Blue Lagoon’ and ‘Pāua’ are all fitting when it comes to Te-Matau-a-Māui, and when it co...
30 November 2022
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Temporary Road Closure - Kenny Road / Eriksen Road Intersection Upgrade
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 – Saturday 31 December 2022 from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
29 November 2022
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New Year’s Eve event back with a bang!
Napier’s popular New Year’s Eve event at the iconic Soundshell is making a comeback on Saturday, 31 December, o...
28 November 2022
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Questions over timing of RMA process
Local councils are being asked to provide feedback on two significant bills but short timeframes over the Christmas...
25 November 2022
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Temporary road closure of Te Awa Avenue and SH51 Ellison Street for safety improvements
There is a temporary road closure of Te Awa Avenue from 21-25 November and of SH51 Ellison Street from Monday 28 No...
25 November 2022
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Temporary road closure of Emerson Street on Monday, 28 November 2022 due to emergency road maintenance works.
There is a temporary road closure of Emerson Street on Monday, 28 November 2022, 6pm-9pm, due to emergency road mai...
25 November 2022
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Santa set to deliver Christmas spirit to Napier
Santa Claus is coming to town so if you’re looking for a healthy dose of Christmas spirit this festive season, ga...
23 November 2022
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Hardinge Road homebase for surf lifeguards this summer
Napier’s Hardinge Road is loved for its waterfront playground, its ‘hot chicks’ and its ‘cool cats’. Now ...
21 November 2022
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‘So long’ to Civic Building shell
Months of largely unseen dismantling and disposal have come to an end. The external action is here, with the final ...
18 November 2022
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A parade will take place from Ocean Spa car park to the Soundshell from 5pm to 5:30pm on Saturday 19 November.
A parade will take place from Ocean Spa car park to the Soundshell from 5pm to 5:30pm on Saturday 19 November. Plea...
16 November 2022
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Restricted access and temporary road closures are in place on Thursday 5 January due to the Juicy Festival event.
There is restricted access and temporary road closures in place on Thursday 5 January due to the Juicy Festival eve...
16 November 2022
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Temporary road closures are in place from 1 - 4 December, due to the IronMᾱori TOA event.
There are a series of temporary road closures in place from 1 - 4 December, due to the IronMᾱori TOA event.
14 November 2022
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Temporary road closures are in place on Sunday 4 December due to the Christmas Parade and Christmas Fiesta.
There are a series of road closures in place on Sunday 4 December due to the Christmas Parade and Christmas Fiesta ...
14 November 2022
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Temporary road closure of Gloucester Street on Saturday 10 December due to the Taradale Christmas Market Day.
There is a temporary road closure of Gloucester Street on Saturday 10 December, from 6am to 3pm, due to the Taradal...
14 November 2022
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Temporary road closure of Emerson Street due to Napier Night Fiesta events
There are temporary road closures in place for Emerson Street from 12pm-9:30pm on dates in December, January and Fe...
14 November 2022
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Temporary road closure of Latham Street and SH51 Georges Drive roundabout from Wednesday 23 November to Friday 25 November due to roundabout pavement construction works.
There is a temporary road closure of Latham Street and SH51 Georges Drive roundabout from 7pm-4am daily, Wednesday ...
11 November 2022
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Spend trend on the mend
Napier saw its biggest day since Covid-19 thanks to a number of heavy-hitting events on this weekend.
7 November 2022
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Temporary road closures of Church Road, Pukekura Place and Tironui Drive in November and December due to Church Road Winery concerts.
There are a series of temporary road closures in place for Church Road, Pukekura Place and Tironui Drive on Friday ...
7 November 2022
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Temporary road closure of Coleman Terrace from Monday 7 November to Tuesday 20 December.
There is a temporary road closure of Coleman Terrace from Monday 7 November to Tuesday 20 December, 7am-5pm due to ...
6 November 2022
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Restricted access of Guppy Road, Gloucester Street and York Avenue intersection on Tuesday 8 November due to sewer manhole works.
There will be restricted access for Guppy Road, Gloucester Street and York Avenue intersections on Tuesday 8 Novemb...
4 November 2022
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Beam to launch e-scooter operations in Napier
Global micromobility company Beam is partnering with the Napier City Council to bring shared micromobility to Napie...
4 November 2022
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Big welcome for new communities
Napier City Council is putting its hand up - and opening its arms wide - to welcome recent migrants, international ...
1 November 2022
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Bargain hunters sort the best from the rest
Tools and toys, books, bilkes and bric-a-brac - Recycling Day in Napier is one of the best places to find bargains.
31 October 2022
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Temporary road closure of the West Quay and Customs Quay intersection on Monday 31 October from 4am-11am due to West Quay development works.
There is a road closure of the West Quay and Customs Quay intersection on Monday 31 October from 7am-9am due to sit...
28 October 2022
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Temporary road closure of Bridge Street and Waghorne Street on Thursday 17 November due to Christmas on Bridge Street event.
There is a temporary road closure of Bridge Street and Waghorne Street on Thursday 17 November, from 2:30pm-8pm, du...
27 October 2022
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Temporary road closure SH51 between Marine Parade and Chambers Street Westbound between Tuesday 25 October to Saturday 29 October, due to safety improvements.
There is a temporary road closure of SH51 between Marine Parade and Chambers Street Westbound between Tuesday 25 Oc...
20 October 2022
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POSTPONED - Restricted road access on Saturday 12 November for Clyde Jeffery Drive, Westminster Avenue and Prebensen Drive due to the Hawke's Bay Craft Beer and Food Festival
This event has been postponed and revised road closure dates will be announced when known. There will be restricted...
19 October 2022
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Temporary road closure of Latham Street on Monday 31 October to Friday 4 November due to sewer connection works
There is a temporary road closure of Latham Street on Monday 31 October to Friday 4 November, 6am-6pm, due to sewer...
19 October 2022
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Temporary road closure of Eriksen Road on Wednesday 19 October to allow for driver training.
There is a full road closure of Eriksen Road on Wednesday 19 October from 9:30am-3pm for driver training.
18 October 2022
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Temporary road closures due to Six60 concert on Saturday 5 November.
There are a series of road closures in place due to the Six60 concert at McLean Park on 6am, Saturday 5 November to...
18 October 2022
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History Comes Alive at Faraday
Engines running, gadgets whirring, the Faraday is set to have a great inaugural ‘Live Day’ with the public maki...
17 October 2022
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Napier landscape study earns national award
A landscape study carried out for the Napier District Plan review has won the resource management and strategic pla...
14 October 2022
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Temporary road closures on Friday 4 November and Saturday 5 November due to IronMᾱori events.
There will be temporary road closures in place on Friday 4 November and Saturday 5 November due to IronMᾱori even...
13 October 2022
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Holiday hours for NCC services and facilities for Hawke's Bay Anniversary Friday 21 October and Labour Monday 24 October 2022
Some of our Council services and facilities will have updated hours of operations for the upcoming public holidays ...
12 October 2022
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Restricted road access of some Napier streets on Sunday 13 November for Mtre10 Mega Walk.
There will be restricted road access of some Napier streets on Sunday 13 November from 5am-4pm, due to the Mitre10 ...
12 October 2022
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Temporary road closure of the Iron Pot Discharge Wharf and the West Quay and Customs Quay intersection, Tuesday 4 October to Thursday 20 October, due to West Quay Stormwater Upgrades
There is a temporary road closure of the Iron Pot Discharge Wharf and the West Quay and Customs Quay intersection, ...
11 October 2022
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Temporary road closure of Guppy Road on Sunday 30 October due to Unison OHUG works.
There is a full road closure of Guppy road from Meeanee road to Osier Road from 7:30am-4pm, Sunday 30 October due t...
11 October 2022
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Temporary road closure of Guppy Road, Thursday 13 to Friday 14 October, due to stormwater connection works.
There is a full road closure in place for Guppy Road from Trent Street to Trent Street, 8am-6pm, Thursday 13 Octobe...
11 October 2022
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New look Napier War Memorial returning to Marine Parade
The Roll of Honour plaques and the Perpetual Flame will be returning home to Marine Parade, taking pride of place i...
10 October 2022
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Water Mains Cleaning
Our Water Mains Cleaning Programme is back up and running. We are undertaking a routine water main cleaning program...
10 October 2022
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Napier City Council Triennial Elections Progress Results
The progress result for the Napier City Council elections held on Saturday 8th October is as follows.
8 October 2022
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3...2...1...VOTE!
Ten thousand who can, have done so. That still leaves 35,000 left to do it with only three sleeps until the big day...
5 October 2022
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Café conversion for playground privy
A unique opportunity for café operators is on the cards - for those who can visualise transforming toilets.
4 October 2022
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Library hits the road
Napier Libraries is set to hit the road in the form of a brand new library van that will take its services out to t...
29 September 2022
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Art meets ocean at aquarium
The ocean helps provide humans with 50% of the oxygen they need to survive, it makes up 90% of the Earth’s total ...
29 September 2022
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Temporary road closure of State Highway 2 from Tuesday 27 September to Friday 30 September, 7pm-5am due to highway road marking works.
There is a full road closure of State Highway 2 between Watchman Road and Evenden Road from Tuesday 27 September to...
27 September 2022
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Room to roam for cherished canines
Napier’s dogs have new places to exercise off the lead following the review of Napier City Council’s Dog Contro...
27 September 2022
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Temporary road closure of Dickens Street from Monday 3 October to Thursday 6 October for stormwater connection works
There is a temporary road closure of Dickens Street from Monday 3 October to Thursday 6 October for stormwater conn...
24 September 2022
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Summer sees safety signs on seashore
In readiness for what is forecast to be a busy summer season, permanent water safety signage is being installed alo...
23 September 2022
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Temporary road closure of Browning Street and Cathedral Lane on Monday 26 September for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day Service
There is a temporary road closure in place for Browning Street and Cathedral Lane on Monday 26 September for the Qu...
22 September 2022
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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day Council Services and Facilities open hours for Monday 26 September 2022
22 September 2022
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Hawke’s Bay Civic Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
This service is an opportunity for Hawke’s Bay people to come together to show their respect for Her late Majesty...
22 September 2022
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Temporary road closure of Herschell, Tennyson, Hastings and Emerson Streets due to Nuit Blanche Art After Dark event on Saturday 15 October
There is a temporary road closure of Herschell, Tennyson, Hastings and Emerson Streets on Saturday 15 October due t...
22 September 2022
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Honouring older people
From gold nuggets of good advice to top tips for the perfect pav, respect for older people in the community is bein...
15 September 2022
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Temporary road closure of Marine Parade, Monday 19 September
There is a full road closure of Marine Parade on Monday 19 September, 6pm-9pm, for Dome Scaffolding Additional Inst...
15 September 2022
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Temporary road closure of Chambers Street, Thursday 15 September to Friday 16 September for walking and cycling improvements work
There is a temporary road closure of Chambers Street from Thursday, 15 September 2022 to Friday, 16 September 2022,...
14 September 2022
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Dora does it!
Thousands of appreciative fans from across the world have named little penguin Dora the new Kororā Champion.
14 September 2022
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Emergency temporary road closure of SH51 Napier near Roach Street - Tuesday 13 September 2.45pm - Friday 30 September 2022 5pm
There is an emergency temporary road closure of SH51 Napier near Roach Street - Tuesday 13 September 2.45pm - Frida...
13 September 2022
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Emerging leader giving back to community
Jemma Russell is the first Napier recipient of the Annie Aranui Scholarship, aimed at enabling and supporting young...
13 September 2022
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New affordable housing opportunities for Napier
In a bid to relieve Napier’s housing crisis, Napier City Council plans to divest a parcel of residentially zoned ...
8 September 2022
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Temporary road closure of Herschell Street on Monday 12 September to allow for CCTV works.
There is a full road closure in place for Herschell Street on Monday 12 September, 6:30pm-9pm, due to Sewer Main CC...
8 September 2022
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Temporary road closure of Raffles Street on Sunday 11 September to Monday 12 September due to Kiwirail works
There is a temporary road closure of Raffles Street from 6am, Sunday 11 September to 12pm, Monday 12 September, due...
8 September 2022
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Humble heroes recognised
It takes a special kind of person to willingly commit their precious time and energy to improve the community they ...
8 September 2022
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Bottling sustainability flag by flag
Napier City Council is saving thousands of plastic bottles from landfill and oceans, reducing its environmental imp...
19 April 2022
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Water Mains Cleaning
Napier City Council has completed the city's routine water mains cleaning programme for this year.
11 October 2021
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Time to start thinking about conserving water
With summer approaching, Hastings and Napier residents are being urged to use less water to help reduce the possibi...
6 November 2020
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Mayoral Town Huddles - Cancelled
All upcoming Town Huddles have been cancelled until further notice.
4 February 2020
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A year of awards, events and water works for Napier City Council
At the final meeting of the current Napier City Council today, the 2018/19 Annual Report was adopted.
26 September 2019
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New Napier stormwater bylaw on its way
Submissions on a proposed new NCC Stormwater Bylaw are being taken until Monday 28 October.
25 September 2019
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Recycling changes in Napier from 1 November
Over the next few weeks 75,000 recycling crates will be delivered to Napier households.
24 September 2019
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New campaign for Napier - only rain down the drain
The impact of stormwater quality on the Ahuriri Estuary is the focus of a new campaign in Napier.
21 June 2019
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Water Mains cleaning programme
It’s that time of year again - Napier City Council’s annual water mains cleaning programme has begun.
This w...
12 June 2019
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Plastic Recycling Changes from Monday
From Mon 20 May only plastics marked with a 1 or 2 will be collected by NCC's recycling contractor.
14 May 2019
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Love Your Neighbourhood Competition Kicks Off
Win up to $5000 for your community project with NCC's Love Your Neighbourhood Competition.
26 April 2019
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Important announcement on Napier Mayor
Our mayor Bill Dalton had a stroke on Tuesday 9 April. We will provide status updates here.
10 April 2019
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Meet our little penguins
Napier, Love every minute
Fun for all at Anderson Park
Let the good times roll
McLean Park gets ready for action!
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