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Big Whizz Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Mr D Dining. The primary business is described as a...
17 May 2019
Progressive Prosperity Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Café De Laos. The primary business i...
17 May 2019
Hunger Monger Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Hunger Monger. The primary business is described...
17 May 2019
From Mon 20 May only plastics marked with a 1 or 2 will be collected by NCC's recycling contractor.
14 May 2019
We look after 28 steps and ramps on the Hill. We're doing maintenance and 'renewal' work on three of them over the...
13 May 2019
The Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay Marathon takes place between 6.00am and midday on Saturday 18 May 2019. For the...
12 May 2019
Napier's fabulous free celebration of the city's many cultures and communities returns.
11 May 2019
Celebrating Cultural DiverCity takes place at the Soundshell on Saturday 18 May. There'll be marshalls looking...
11 May 2019
Callaghan Innovation's Vic Crone is the next speaker in NCC's Business Breakfast series.
9 May 2019
Asphalt resurfacing work is taking place along a small strip of Dalton Street, right down the Tennyson Street end...
7 May 2019
Some residents have experienced dirty water issues. Here's what you can do - and how we can help.
6 May 2019
A thousand people attended our Civic Service this Anzac Day. A theme of reconciliation shone through.
6 May 2019
Asphalt resurfacing work is taking place along Kennedy Road - between Georges Drive and Wellesley Road - between...
30 April 2019
Win up to $5000 for your community project with NCC's Love Your Neighbourhood Competition.
26 April 2019
Asphalt resurfacing work is taking place along the Marine Parade Parking Precinct between Monday 29 April and...
26 April 2019
Asphalt resurfacing work is taking place along Marine Parade on Monday 29 April and Wednesday 1 May. There will be...
26 April 2019
The opening hours for NCC - and all our facilities - over the Easter and ANZAC Day break.
17 April 2019
Council votes 7/6 to go ahead with a new aquatic centre on the corner of Prebensen Drive and Tamatea Drive.
16 April 2019
Friday 3 May will bear witness to a grand celebration - the 135th birthday of Napier Girls' High School. There'll...
16 April 2019
A temporary speed limit change will be coming into place along part of Eriksen Road (specifically the 450m between...
16 April 2019
KiwiRail are doing line fault repairs in the city on Sunday 27 April. Their work requires the intersection of SH2...
12 April 2019
Our mayor Bill Dalton had a stroke on Tuesday 9 April. We will provide status updates here.
10 April 2019
NCC's draft Annual Plan is out - with potentially significant changes to water and recycling.
9 April 2019
Avondale Road (from Lee Road to Upham Crescent) and Neeve Road (from Avondale Road to Totara Street) will be...
9 April 2019
The Napier Dawn Service for Anzac Day will take place - as always - at the Soundshell. Marine Parade - from...
9 April 2019
The Anzac Day Napier Civic Service will take place at the Clive Square Cenotaph on Thursday 25 April. Emerson...
9 April 2019
The Taradale Civic Service commemorating Anzac Day takes place on Thursday 25 April. There'll be a few road...
9 April 2019
Temporary Speed Limit Change - Puketitiri Road
There's a temporary two-year speed limit change from 100km/h to...
9 April 2019
NCC's draft Disability Strategy is out - we're seeking community feedback until Friday 10 May.
5 April 2019
NCC to carry out maintenance of its drinking water network this coming Wednesday and Thursday night.
3 April 2019
Major changes to our fortnightly collection - plastics grade 3-7 will no longer be collected.
3 April 2019
Emerson Street, from Clive Square West to Herschell Street, is closed on Thu 11 Apr (3.00pm to 5.00pm) for the EIT...
2 April 2019
Emerson Street, from Clive Square West to Herschell Street, is closed on Fri 12 Apr (11.00am to 2.00pm) for the...
2 April 2019
The Napier Port Harbour to Hills Triathlon is on Sunday 7 April. A partial road closure of Nelson Quay and...
2 April 2019
Major resurfacing works are taking place at the Puketitiri Rd and Church Rd roundabout tomorrow morning (Wednesday...
2 April 2019
Fully biodegradable canine nappies to become mandatory in city bid to clean up streets.
1 April 2019
Tremains Art Deco Festival 2018 takes out the best regional title at the NZEA Event Awards.
29 March 2019
Prominent Napier businessman - and Nitro fan - donates $11,500 to victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack
20 March 2019
Napier's inner harbour is to be dredged over the next month. Sediment may be churned up.
20 March 2019
Please join us today at 1pm to show our love and support for the people of Christchurch.
18 March 2019
We're closing the Bayview Steps that link Shakespeare Road to Bayview Road on Friday 15 March. This is to let our...
12 March 2019
The intersection of SH2 and Waitangi Road - the Ravensdown end - will be closed between 7am on Saturday 23 March...
12 March 2019
The intersection of SH2 and Waitangi Road - the Ravensdown end - will be closed between 7am on Saturday 30 March...
12 March 2019
Ten iconic Norfolk pines on SH2, each about eight years old, have been poisoned.
11 March 2019
The design brief for the Napier War Memorial is expected to go out for tender by August.
6 March 2019
Morris Street - from Nelson Park to Nelson Crescent - will be closed from 8.30am to 8.00pm on Sunday 17 March. The...
5 March 2019
Latham St and McDonald St will be closed for about an hour at the end of the Nitro Circus show. This is to help...
5 March 2019
It's the best of times and the worst of times - the final Napier Night Fiesta of the season. And so we'll be...
28 February 2019
Lighthouse Road from Seapoint Road to Bluff Hill Domain will be closed on Monday 4 March from 5.30am until 9.30pm...
28 February 2019
Lighthouse Road from Seapoint Road to Bluff Hill Domain will be closed on Friday 15 from 5.30am until 9.30pm. The...
28 February 2019
Kenny Avenue - from Outram Street to Waghorne Street - will be closed on Saturday 16 March from 6.00am to 7.00pm...
28 February 2019
Market Street - from Emerson Street to Tennyson Street - will be closed on Saturday 16 March from 10.00am until...
28 February 2019
NCC's facilities have a raft of Children's Day deals this Sunday 3 March.
25 February 2019
A striking new embroidered panel has been gifted to the people of Napier.
21 February 2019
The Nyree Dawn Porter Dress Circle at the Napier Municipal Theatre has been unveiled.
21 February 2019
Seaweek 2019 will have more events than ever - with the National Aquarium right at the centre of things.
21 February 2019
NCC councillors vote overwhelmingly for a 'combined design' for the new Napier War Memorial.
21 February 2019
A library wall has been deemed earthquake prone - strengthening work to begin.
21 February 2019
LED facade lights will ensure Hastings Street looks just as good by night as day.
13 February 2019
Wear your finest Art Deco threads to the cricket on 13 February and you could win!
12 February 2019
Tenders for 26 sections in NCC's Parklands subdivision close on Wednesday 13 February.
8 February 2019
The opening hours for NCC - and all our facilities - on Waitangi Day (Wed 6 Feb).
1 February 2019
Under clause 20 of schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, NCC has declared operative Plan Change 12.
30 January 2019
Dog owners are warned to keep their pets away from Anderson Park waterways until further notice due to a suspected...
28 January 2019
A toxic algae, potentially fatal to dogs, has closed the ponds and waterways at Anderson Park.
28 January 2019
The 31st Napier Art Deco Festival runs from 13 - 17 February. There are number of road closures required around...
22 January 2019
A new recruit for the National Aquarium's Little Penguin Waddle. Greetings, 'Dave'.
20 January 2019
The BLACKCAPS take on Team India on Wednesday 23 January in a day-nighter at McLean Park. There will be some road...
20 January 2019
The BLACKCAPS take on the Bangers on Wed 13 Feb in a day-nighter at McLean Park. There will be some road closure...
20 January 2019
A number of roads in and around the Church Road area will be closed for the Philogynist Collins concert at Mission...
20 January 2019
Hospital Lane is to be closed ALL DAY on Tuesday 22 January for our maintenance crew to trim roadside vegetation.
18 January 2019
The next stage of the review of Speed Limits Bylaw begins today. The proposed changes are outlined in the Draft...
7 January 2019
Napier residents are asked to restrict sprinkler and hose use.
4 January 2019
Councillors uphold their earlier decision on the Napier Aquatic Centre by the narrowest possible margin.
1 January 2019
Napier's NYE celebrations at the Soundshell require a number of road closures around the CBD. Read on for more...
31 December 2018
Part of the Church Road area is closed for most of the afternoon and into the evening. Read on for details.
20 December 2018
Part of the Church Road area is closed for most of the afternoon and into the evening. Read on for details.
20 December 2018
Part of the Church Road area is closed for most of the afternoon and into the evening. Read on for details.
20 December 2018
The opening hours for NCC - and all our facilities - over the Christmas and New Year break.
19 December 2018
Part of the Church Road area is closed for most of the afternoon and into the evening. Read on for details.
19 December 2018
The Summer Cycling Carnival - starring Tour de France riders plus Napierites on trikes - returns.
12 December 2018
A magical 'Holiday Lights' display at the National Aquarium leaves visitors mesmerised.
11 December 2018
NCC councillors vote by margin of 8-3 to allow Easter Sunday trading.
2 December 2018
NCC councillors vote by margin of 8-3 to allow Easter Sunday trading.
2 December 2018
We're reviewing our District Plan - and we'd like to know what you think.
2 December 2018
Lighthouse Road from Seapoint Road to Bluff Hill Domain will be closed on Tuesday 18 December from 5.30am until...
1 December 2018
Emerson Street - from Clive Square West to Clive Square East - will be fully closed on Friday 18 January from noon...
1 December 2018
A partnership between EIT, NCC and the University of Waikato sees an exciting research and digital hub open in the...
23 November 2018
Two Napier icons honoured with one of the city's most prestigious awards.
20 November 2018
Fourth time's a charm for Napier's champion gardener, Yvonne Pitcher.
20 November 2018
A vibrant new mural, public talk and interactive display of historical plans are just some of MTG's new...
20 November 2018
Public feedback is being sought on three possible options for a new look Napier war memorial on Marine Parade.
19 November 2018
Major resurfacing works at Meeanee Road, Sandy Road and Awatoto Road intersection.
Expect delays between Fri 16...
16 November 2018
Water works will close Clyde Road from Gladstone Road to Hukarere Road all day on Tuesday, 20 November. Acce...
16 November 2018
Major road works on Wharerangi Road between Church Road and East Place. Expect delays between Thursday 15 November...
14 November 2018
Research reveals Napier's Roll of Honour should be twice its former size.
14 November 2018
“Roads closed and streets come alive" - the awesome FREE Ahuriri Street Fest returns on Sun 25 Nov
7 November 2018
We have 27 summer jobs at our facilities - come to our job fair on Tuesday 20 November.
6 November 2018
Santa set to take a starring role at the Napier City Christmas Parade on Sunday 2 December.
5 November 2018
State Highway 2 Pandora Road and Humber Street will be closed for the Iron Māori Triathlon Event from Thursday 29...
5 November 2018
A new campaign has been launched to encourage people to take extra care not to waste water in the hot months ahead.
2 November 2018
Bridge Street, Customs Quay, West Quay and Nelson Quay will be closed for the Ahuriri Street Festival on Sunday 25...
1 November 2018
Clive Square, Tennyson St, Hastings St, Emmerson St, Herschell St, Dalton St, and Cathedral Lane will be closed...
1 November 2018
Full closure of Lighthouse Road from Seapoint Road to Bluff Hill Domain. Full access will be available for...
1 November 2018
Full closure of Lighthouse Road from Seapoint Road to Bluff Hill Domain. Full access will be available for...
1 November 2018
Full closure of Lighthouse Road from Seapoint Road to Bluff Hill Domain. Full access will be available for...
1 November 2018
Full closure of Emerson Street from Clive Square West to Clive Square East.
1 November 2018
Full closure of Emerson Street from Clive Square West to Clive Square East.
1 November 2018
Full closure of Emerson Street from Clive Square West to Clive Square East.
1 November 2018
Full closure of Emerson Street from Clive Square West to Clive Square East.
1 November 2018
Timmy has out-flippered Mo to become the National Aquarium of New Zealand’s first ever Penguin of the Year.
31 October 2018
The foundation work for the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union's new Park Island building starts on Monday 5 November.
31 October 2018
Anderson Park Playground wins a prestigious national award.
30 October 2018
State Highway 2 Pandora Road and Humber Street will be closed for the Iron Māori Tamariki and Rangatahi Event...
29 October 2018
Napier’s popular Recycling Day is back at Anderson Park next Saturday 3 November from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
26 October 2018
Napier chosen as one of just six cities to trial a new tool that will assess our 'age-friendliness'.
18 October 2018
More street theatre, more music and more art – the wondrous White Night is back this Saturday night.
18 October 2018
Consultation is now open until 14 November on the Draft Library Strategy.
17 October 2018
With the Hastings Street Redevelopment nearing completion, we have another busy week ahead in this area which...
15 October 2018
The magical White Night returns to the city on Saturday 20 October. Herschell Street (from Tennyson to Browning...
12 October 2018
Driver training is taking place on Eriksen Road on Wednesday 31 October and Thursday 1 November. The closure i...
12 October 2018
And then there were two! A dynamic duo will battle it out - pingüino-a-pingüino - for the title of Penguin of the...
12 October 2018
Napier City Council took formal public submissions on the city's Easter Trading hours from October 3 until...
10 October 2018
Napier City Council seeks public feedback on the city's Easter Trading hours.
10 October 2018
The Hastings Street Redevelopment (Stage 5 and 6) is in its final stages. There's a busy weekend ahead which...
10 October 2018
Many of our facilities are closed for some - or most - of the upcoming Hawke's Bay Anniversary/Labour Day long...
9 October 2018
The Aquarium's Jake Brookie will visit Hawke's Bay schools later this month - with fossils from 530 million year...
5 October 2018
The 2018 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama New Zealand Long Distance Nationals are taking place over the next few...
4 October 2018
The HB Summer Cycling Carnival, including the Elite & U23 National Road Cycling Championships, takes place in...
1 October 2018
Twelve terrific contenders. But there can only be one!
1 October 2018
Entries to the Napier Garden Competition, run annually by the Spirit of Napier Lions Club and NCC, have...
1 October 2018
Thirty plants were stolen overnight from Kennedy Park Gardens, bringing to 70 the plants taken in recent months.
28 September 2018
Bluff Hill Inspection Works: Breakwater Road (SH50) - Stop/Go People in Place. Breakwater Road (SH50) - at the...
28 September 2018
What do young people think would make Napier a better place for them to live?
26 September 2018
Chorus are undertaking emergency works on the intersection of Riverbend Rd and Willowbank Ave on Tue 18 Sep...
18 September 2018
A bold new waste minimisation plan will see wheelie and recycling bins introduced to Napier from 2020.
18 September 2018
Researchers find an additional 340 names to add to Napier's Roll of Honour.
14 September 2018
The Hastings Street Redevelopment (Stage 5 and 6) finishes next month. There's a lot of work planned for thi...
13 September 2018
Unison are replacing a damaged cable on Emerson Street over the next week and a half. Most of the work takes place...
11 September 2018
Napierites are renowned worldwide for their style and elan, something which is very evident each year at the...
11 September 2018
Learn more about our wastewater and stormwater systems.
7 September 2018
Napier got almost twice its average September rainfall yesterday. Our wastewater network came under intense...
6 September 2018
An American couple - esteemed honorary Napierites - have made another generous contribution to the city.
3 September 2018
Fletcher Tabuteau announces government support towards a detailed business case for a National Aquarium...
31 August 2018
Road Closure - Craven Terrace (between 22 Craven and Colenso Avenue). We've closed off the top half of Craven...
30 August 2018
NCC has received a resource consent application from Bupa NZ to build a retirement complex on Ulyatt Road.
27 August 2018
More than 2250 responses to the Napier Speed Limit Bylaw Review have been received – but we could always do with...
24 August 2018
Sonya Williams to share the story of the online investment phenomenon at NCC's Business Breakfast.
23 August 2018
The action sports roadshow will roar into McLean Park next March.
21 August 2018
The five Bay Councils unite on a Three Waters - drinking water, storm water and waste - strategy for the region.
17 August 2018
More than 200 kiwi have been released into the Kaweka since 2002.Two of our i-SITE team got to release the latest...
10 August 2018
Cheer on the naughty penguins (and send mischief vibes to the nerdy ones) this weekend.
7 August 2018
Kua Tae Te Wā - the 'It's Time Teacher Rally' - will be taking place on Wednesday 15 August. Emerson Street - from...
6 August 2018
Another award for the city's storied Safer Napier initiative.
2 August 2018
There's a new stormwater and sewer main being installed along Main Street. A section of the road - from Burke...
31 July 2018
NCC seeks public feedback on 17 proposed speed limit changes on Napier roads.
31 July 2018
Anderson Park Playground's official opening extra special for one Napier seven-year-old.
23 July 2018
The elite road cycling champs return to Napier - with BDO assuming naming right sponsor for the Summer Cycling...
17 July 2018
The water supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Wednesday 29 August to enable Napier City Council...
16 July 2018
The rather wondrous Anderson Park Playground is now open for adventurous little Napierites.
16 July 2018
A two-day leadership summit unearths a panoply of young Māori talent.
6 July 2018
KiwiRail are closing a small section of road at the intersection of Awatoto Road and SH2 from Sunday 8 July (7am...
6 July 2018
KiwiRail are closing the Owen Street Railway Line crossing from Sunday 15 July until Tuesday 17 July. This is the...
6 July 2018
The new, improved Ruff Ruff Woof dog exercise area attracts both four and two-legged fans.
3 July 2018
Henry Hill School wins the coveted Golden Foot.
3 July 2018
Three new designs to house the Napier War Memorial elements are to go out for community feedback.
29 June 2018
Napier City Council adopts its final Long Term Plan (2018-28).
29 June 2018
Big changes are underway for parking in Napier’s central business district, with a new lease carpark being...
27 June 2018
An advisory for people with older plumbing fittings - it's recommended you flush a mugful of water from your...
26 June 2018
Friday Street Fiesta is shooing away winter in a couple of weeks. We're closing two streets: Emerson from Hasting...
26 June 2018
NCC Councillors vote to return to a full ward representation system.
26 June 2018
Nominations for the 2018 Napier Citizens’ Civic Awards close next Friday 29 July.
22 June 2018
Dr Suess's most beloved, be-hatted feline is coming - and little Napierites have a chance to meet him.
15 June 2018
A partnership between MTG Hawke's Bay and Te Papa will bring two digital educators to our region.
12 June 2018
One of the great international culinary events - Hawke's Bay's homage to the humble toastie - returns.
6 June 2018
Dechlorinated water stations look likely for Napier following submissions on the city's proposed Long Term Plan...
6 June 2018
June 1 marks the halfway point in the McLean Park returf project schedule, and Napier City Council is pleased that...
1 June 2018
Queen's Birthday Weekend - Sunday - sees Napier iSite's Local's Day and the iSpy Fun Challenge take place...
29 May 2018
The mighty Maraenui Shopping Centre Service Lane - between Longfellow Avenue and Geddis Avenue - is being closed...
28 May 2018
Chaucer Road South - between Spencer Road and Guys Hill Road (northern end) - will be closed between from Monday...
28 May 2018
Tom Parker Avenue - from Kennedy Road to Herrick Street - will be closed between Tuesday 5 June and Sunday 17 June...
28 May 2018
McKenzie Avenue - from Kennedy Road to Higgins Street - will be closed between Monday 18 June and Sunday 1 July a...
28 May 2018
There are two short-term road lane closures in Greenmeadows starting on Tuesday 29 May. These are (a) the left...
28 May 2018
Toasted!, a particularly scrumptious highlight of Winter F.A.W.C, takes place on Saturday 23 June at Shed 1 in...
25 May 2018
Napier City Council will be carrying out a water mains cleaning programme between 22 May and mid September.
21 May 2018
MTG Hawke's Bay's He Manu Tioriori: 100 Years of Ngāti Kahungunu Music wins at the New Zealand Museum Awards.
21 May 2018
Celebrating Cultural Diversity takes place on Saturday 19 May. While there are no road closures required for thi...
17 May 2018
NCC launches a Sick Leave Bank where staff with a healthy sick leave balance can 'donate'
to those who really...
17 May 2018
With Hawke’s Bay booming, are we at risk of resting on our laurels? Westpac's Chief Economist, Dominick Stephen...
16 May 2018
Submissions are open on NCC's proposal to retain the current ward structure and representation arrangement.
14 May 2018
MTG Hawke’s Bay is a finalist in the ServiceIQ New Zealand Museum Awards for the fifth year in a row. The...
11 May 2018
Entries for the fifth annual i-SPY Fun Challenge are open now. For people of all ages, the challenge, which take...
10 May 2018
Monday, 4 June 2018: 7am to 11am
Marshals will be manning the key intersections at these streets for the...
8 May 2018
Thirty-six young people from the Bay, including Taradale High School groundsman Luke Rogers, were honoured at the...
4 May 2018
Unison works continue at the Guppy Rd and Meeanee Rd intersection. There'll be a lane closed between 9am and 3pm...
3 May 2018
Plan Change 12 would see a Special Character Zone replace existing zones on the 288ha surrounding Mission Estate...
2 May 2018
It's a one-off $50 fee to become a Licensed Dog Owner. Each year you'll save $36 on your dog rego costs.
2 May 2018
The Be Safe Be Seen initiative sees free safety gear given to Napier's cyclists, runners and walkers.
1 May 2018
Napier tails wag at news that the popular Ruff Ruff Woof dog park in Taradale is getting a spruce up.
27 April 2018
We're doing work on Hastings Street from Tennyson Street to Shakespeare Road on various days throughout the period...
26 April 2018
The Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay Marathon takes place between 6.00am and midday on Saturday 12 May 2018. For the...
21 April 2018
We're replacing a retaining wall at 19 Craven Terrace. We'll be closing a part of this road to allow us to do thi...
21 April 2018
Main Street - from the Spencer Road and Main Street intersection to 39 Main Street - will be closed while a...
21 April 2018
Submissions for Napier's 2018-2018 Long Term Plan (LTP) are now open until mid-May.
17 April 2018
Documents for reference to Napier City's Long Term Plan 2018-28
13 April 2018
NCC seeks feedback on the submissions to Plan Change 11 - an update to the 2017 Park Island Master Plan.
11 April 2018
There's well drilling work taking place on King Street between Tuesday 10 April (10am) and Friday 20 April...
10 April 2018
Consultation for Napier’s Long Term Plan 2018-2028 is about to begin.
10 April 2018
The Napier Conference Centre building is to be renamed the Napier War Memorial Centre.
9 April 2018
A remarkable response to Hastings and Napier councils' waste management and minimisation plan for the region.
7 April 2018
The Schools' Spirits of ANZAC Commemoration Service takes place on Friday 13 April at the Taradale Clock Tower...
6 April 2018
The Ride to Respect comes to Napier on Sunday 22 April. To facilitate this, the Vautier Street Central Car Park...
6 April 2018
Marine Parade (from Browning Street to Vautier Street) and Tennyson Street (from Marine Parade to Herschell...
6 April 2018
Wednesday 25 April - ANZAC Day. And the Napier Civic Service takes place at the Clive Square Cenotaph. We'll be...
6 April 2018
Wednesday 25 April - ANZAC Day. And the Taradale Civic Service takes place at its usual time. We'll be closing...
6 April 2018
This is not a road closure - just a request. There is a short ANZAC Day service at Lone Pine above Taradale...
6 April 2018
McLean Park's new hybrid turf is on target to be harvested and transported to Napier in July.
28 March 2018
Shark expert Dr Melanie Orr will host a free shark workshop for kids at the National Aquarium in late April.
26 March 2018
There's essential maintenance work taking place on King Street on Tuesday 27 March. The road will be closed from...
26 March 2018
The mighty Hurricanes are in town on Friday 6 April to 'cane' the Sharks in their round eight Super Rugby clash...
26 March 2018
The Napier Port Harbour to Hills Triathlon takes place on Sunday 8 April. We'll be closing a lane on the sea side...
26 March 2018
NCC councillors ask Napierites for their views on how best to represent the city's communities.
21 March 2018
She was world famous in England. Now Napier actor Nyree Dawn Porter's brilliant career will be celebrated in her...
15 March 2018
Over 4500 Hawke's Bay residents have given feedback on how to manage the region’s rubbish.
12 March 2018
Emerson Street between Clive Square West and Clive Square East will be closed on Thursday 29 March from 2.00pm to...
10 March 2018
The John Butler Triumvirate are playing at the Church Road Estate Winery on Friday 30 March. Two roads will be...
10 March 2018
Tironui Drive - the full length from the Church Road intersection - will be closed on SAturday 31 March from 6am...
10 March 2018
Torrential rain across Hawke’s Bay has caused severe flooding. SH2 and SH5 closed for several hours but reopened...
8 March 2018
The Napier Conference Centre may be renamed following an NCC Strategy and Infrastructure meeting thi...
6 March 2018
We're temporarily closing the upper level of the Tiffen Park carpark for building maintenance work and a makeover...
4 March 2018
Blue Light Take a Kid Fishing Day takes place on Sunday 25 March from 7.30am to 1pm. The fishing (aka The Running...
2 March 2018
The Herschell Street Carpark is temporarily closing on Monday 26 March. We will be adding additional carparks and...
2 March 2018
We're temporarily closing the lower level of the Tiffen Park carpark for building maintenance work and a makeover...
2 March 2018
Open trenching work is taking place at Craven Terrace from Sunday 10 March (7am) to Sunday 18 March (5pm). The...
2 March 2018
A free concert - headlined by former Op Shop frontman Jason Kerrison - is set to rock Napier on St Patrick's Day.
28 February 2018
Emerson Street, from Clive Square West to Herschell Street, is closed on Thu 15 Mar (3.30pm to 5.30pm) for the EIT...
26 February 2018
Emerson Street, from Clive Square West to Herschell Street, is closed on Thu 15 Mar (11am to 2pm) for the EIT...
26 February 2018
The Napier Rocks concert takes place on St Patrick's Day - Saturday 17 March - at the Soundshell. There'll be a...
26 February 2018
The CBD Fashion Parade takes place on Saturday 17 March. There'll be some street closures between 10.00am and...
26 February 2018
The Marine Parade Parking Precinct from Vautier to Albion St is being closed for between 6pm and 7.30pm on Monday...
26 February 2018
NCC is asking the community to help shape the city’s future library services with its Love Your Library...
26 February 2018
A resource consent application for a multi-use sports facility has been received by Napier City Council.
22 February 2018
People are being warned not to swim in Pandora Pond after high levels of bacteria were found in samples taken by...
21 February 2018
Napier City Council will consult on the possible introduction of de-chlorinated water stations through the Long...
20 February 2018
There's an Art Deco Canoe Polo Tournament taking place along Humber Street. It runs from Friday 23 February (3pm...
19 February 2018
Lighthouse Road - from Seapoint Road to the Bluff Hill Domain - will be closed on Sunday 4 March from 5.30am until...
19 February 2018
Lighthouse Road - from Seapoint Road to the Bluff Hill Domain - will be closed on Saturday 17 March from 5.30am...
19 February 2018
Temporary Traffic Management will be in place for a mill, fill and reseal of a section of Napier Hasting...
17 February 2018
Children's Day is Sunday 4 March. And NCC's facilities will celebrate with some pretty cool specials.
16 February 2018
Half of what Napier sends to the tip doesn't have to go there.
16 February 2018
Davey Hughes - maverick outdoorsman and founder of Swazi - is NCC's first Business Breakfast Speaker of 2018.
13 February 2018
Watchman Road Roundabout Upgrade Works require the closure of an entry into the new roundabout on Tuesday 27...
13 February 2018
Napier will host several events for Seaweek 2018, including a compelling free tour around Ahuriri estuary.
9 February 2018
With verandahs aplenty, the occasional showers expected on Saturday won't get in the way of Emerson's party.
1 February 2018
The books are almost all shelved and in place, ready for the reopening of Napier Library.
1 February 2018
An online survey is asking Napierites if they want community boards in Maraenui and Bay View.
31 January 2018
Hours of operation for Napier City Council venues on Tuesday, 6th February 2018
29 January 2018
New lights at the intersection of Maadi Rd, Wycliffe St and Kennedy will make one of Napier's busiest spots far...
26 January 2018
The Summer Street Party will require the closure of two CBD streets. Emerson Street from Hastings Street to Clive...
26 January 2018
A lively discussion took place at the first of NCC's three public workshops on the Roll of Honour.
24 January 2018
An online guide with useful tips for parents of HB teens will be released on Wednesday.
22 January 2018
Moana, the first of the Mitre10 MEGA Outdoor Movie Season, will screen at Bay Skate on Friday 26 January.
19 January 2018
"Great effort" sees Napier's water use fall by almost 30% from its peak.
11 January 2018
Napier has a new water safety brochure - and improved safe swimming signs - in place for the summer holidays.
22 December 2017
NCC's new Customer Services Centre at 215 Hastings St is open for business from 1pm today.
21 December 2017
A region-wide initiative by local telco NOW will see the Bay's five councils share the same digital...
20 December 2017
Napier Library closes at noon this Friday, re-opening at the MTG in the first week of February.
20 December 2017
We're replacing the fences along Holts Lane walkway. We'll be closing the footpath to pedestrians during thi...
20 December 2017
Fitzroy Road will be closed for a crane lift at Number 13 on Thursday 21 December from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Resident...
20 December 2017
NCC will hold three public workshops in late January to discuss the criteria for the city's Roll of Honour.
20 December 2017
The Tremain Art Deco Festival runs from Wednesday 14 February until Sunday 18 February. Several streets around the...
19 December 2017
Project Prima Volta and The Magical Majesties head the bill for January's Botanic Beats.
15 December 2017
She's been a Civil Defence volunteer for 25 years - and now Lesley Harrison is eyeing up the half century!
15 December 2017
Potholes will be repaired in the Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark on Saturday 16 December. The works should be...
15 December 2017
A full list of Napier City Council's and NCC facilities and venues' opening hours over Christmas and New Year.
13 December 2017
A scammer claiming to work at Napier Aquatic Centre has been ripping off Napierites.
12 December 2017
Lighthouse Road - from Seapoint Road to the Bluff Hill Domain - will be closed on Wednesday 13 December from...
8 December 2017
Napier's New Year's Eve celebrations require the closures of several streets around the CBD. These...
8 December 2017
A fab, free family-friendly event - with fireworks at midnight - will see Napierites into the New Year.
8 December 2017
Anderson Park is to get a new kids' playground - Napier's first Destination Playground.
8 December 2017
Napier City's residents achieve a 31% reduction in water use over the past week.
8 December 2017
Great water saving efforts by Napier residents has seen NCC ease water restrictions.
5 December 2017
A passion for road cycling saw them put their hands up to help out – and now local business advisory and...
1 December 2017
Douglas McLean Avenue - between Barker Road and Latham Street - will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday 29...
28 November 2017
A water supply underground service project is taking place on McDonald Street and Latham Street between Wednesday...
28 November 2017
State Highway 2 Pandora Road Bridge on the pond side will be closed from Thursday 30 November 2017 at 1.30pm. The...
27 November 2017
The full length of Humber Street will be closed on Saturday 2 December 2017 at 3.00am (note: residents will be...
27 November 2017
Emerson Street between Clive Square West and Clive Square East will be closed on Friday 8 December from 2.00pm to...
27 November 2017
Emerson Street between Clive Square West and Clive Square East will be closed on Friday 12 January from 2.00pm to...
27 November 2017
Emerson Street between Clive Square West and Clive Square East will be closed on Friday 9 February from 2.00pm to...
27 November 2017
Emerson Street between Clive Square West and Clive Square East will be closed on Friday 9 March from 2.00pm to...
27 November 2017
A section of the service lane and 14 car park spaces in the Lee Road Car Park, Taradale (alongside numbers 272 to...
27 November 2017
Waghorne Street - between Battery Road and State Highway 50 - will be closed on Sunday 10 December 2017 from...
27 November 2017
Lighthouse Road (from Elizabeth Road to Bluff Hill Lookout) will be closed on Tuesday 28 November 2017 from 9.00am...
27 November 2017
A project aimed at developing a coordinated response to a rupture of the Hikurangi subduction zone off the East...
27 November 2017
Get your popcorn ready - outdoor movies are coming to Napier!
Moana will be the first to screen in the Mitre 10...
24 November 2017
Yuki Kihara's stunning exhibition highlights the ancestral links between Ngāti Kahungunu and Sāmoa.
24 November 2017
Napier and Hastings residents to be consulted in the New Year about improved recycling options.
24 November 2017
Napier South's Gloria Mauloni wins the big one in the 2017 Napier Garden Competition.
24 November 2017
A welcome addition to a chocker December calendar for Napier families.
22 November 2017
The HazMobile had a fruitful tour of Hawke's Bay, even picking up the notorious chemical Agent Pink.
21 November 2017
A 'Tree of Memories' has spurred some fond reminiscing at Napier Library.
20 November 2017
A new heritage fund named after a local Art Deco legend launches this week.
17 November 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section
342, notice is hereby given that Napier...
17 November 2017
Lighthouse Road will be closed from the Bowling Club including Bluff Hill Lookout for all traffic at these...
16 November 2017
Napier City Council remains on track to complete its maintenance on the drinking water network by the close of the...
16 November 2017
Please note that the pedestrian access alleyway between Emerson Street and Tennyson Street will be closed on both...
15 November 2017
A convoy of motorcyclists are coming to Napier with a clear message - men must end violence against women now.
14 November 2017
A sneak preview of 'Kiwi Christmas' will play at the MTG prior to the NCC Christmas parade.
13 November 2017
2017 Napier City Christmas Parade and Pre-Parade Entertainment
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local...
10 November 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that Napier...
10 November 2017
Please note the following will be closed off from Friday 17 November (6.00am on) to Tuesday 21 November at...
9 November 2017
The Edge's Guy and Megan are coming to Napier's Bark Island to judge the fiercely-contested dogwalk.
7 November 2017
Thirteen projects - including Festival of Noise and Battle in the Bay - received grants in NCC's latest Creative...
3 November 2017
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, section 342 that the following roads are...
3 November 2017
Educator Jack Brookie is taking National Aquarium's weird and wonderful biofacts on the road.
1 November 2017
The success of the Parklands development underpins a strong result for Napier City Council in 2016/17.
27 October 2017
The second annual free Bark Island event is coming to Park Island next month (woof).
27 October 2017
Submissions on the future of Napier’s two civic administration buildings close next week.
27 October 2017
For the past month, NCC has been asking residents for their views on the make-up of Council.
27 October 2017
Pursuant to the section 342 of Local Government Act 1974, notice is given that Hastings Street North (between...
24 October 2017
Please note that Faraday Street will be closed to all uphill traffic off Carlyle Street from Wednesday 1 November...
24 October 2017
Pursuant to the section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is given that the following roads are...
24 October 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that the...
24 October 2017
We're Water Safe, featuring fire engines, face painting and the Police dive squad, is on this Saturday at Perfume...
24 October 2017
NCC is opening a new pay-by-app-only carpark at 292 Hastings Street.
24 October 2017
Judge Fred McElrea's pioneering restorative justice papers are now available online through Napier Library.
17 October 2017
Get rid of what you don't need at Keep Napier Beautiful Recycling Day 2017 on Sat 4 Nov.
17 October 2017
Frances Benge, CEO of Cure Kids, is guest speaker for NCC's final Business Breakfast of 2017.
13 October 2017
List of Napier City Council venues and their hours of operation during the Hawke's Bay Anniversary and Labour...
9 October 2017
“You don’t need to be a professional or a perfectionist to enter,” says two-time Napier Garden Comp winner, Jenny...
6 October 2017
Ocean Spa's 'Passive Pool' has been temporarily closed following the discovery of a burst pipe.
5 October 2017
Napier City Council wants to hear from the community on the future of Napier’s two civic administration buildings.
3 October 2017
NCC's Animal Control team have been taking their own dogs to work one day a week.
2 October 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that the...
29 September 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that the...
27 September 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that the...
27 September 2017
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, section 342 that the following roads around...
27 September 2017
From Monday 2 October, entry to MTG Hawke's Bay will be free.
27 September 2017
Interactive art installations where anyone can add their artistic marks, live music, and Steampunk mystery are...
26 September 2017
The Hastings based specialist concrete company which worked on the Bay Skate surface has won two national award...
26 September 2017
Napier Girls’ High School is much more than just an alternative meeting venue for the current Napier City Council.
25 September 2017
Every six years we need to review Napier City Council’s make-up and we want to know your answers to this question...
25 September 2017
Traffic lights out at Georges Rd and Hyderabad Rd intersection
24 September 2017
On the evening of Thursday 28 September the Napier City Council will carry out pre-summer maintenance on the...
22 September 2017
A donation of moa bones, including the pelvis and femur of a North Island giant moa, are about to go on permanent...
22 September 2017
Modular ramps that can be swiftly rearranged and reconfigured give Bay Skaters an exciting new challenge.
22 September 2017
Every six years we need to review the Council’s make-up. Should we have ward councillors, at large councillors or...
21 September 2017
Delays with McLean Park's new turf has seen the scheduled Feb 28 ODI against England moved to Mt Maunganui.
20 September 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that the...
18 September 2017
Napier City Council has helped develop a draft masterplan for the Ahuriri Estuary. We'd like to know what you...
18 September 2017
Napier's library to be temporarily relocated at MTG as investigations into seismic strengthening continue.
13 September 2017
NCC is to ask the Napier community for its views on the future of the Council's earthquake-prone
13 September 2017
New Napier Libraries Manager, Darran Gillies, wants to bring knowledge, ideas and imagination to the city'...
12 September 2017
Napier's 17 emergency sirens will be tested on Sun 24 September, backed up by civil defence volunteers using...
12 September 2017
A stellar few weeks for Kennedy Park sees manager David Aflallo elected president of Holiday Accommodation Park...
8 September 2017
Napier City Council Chief Executive Wayne Jack reappointed for a further term.
8 September 2017
Four community stalwarts were named as our Civic Award recipients for 2017.
7 September 2017
The cost of the Ivan Wilson Expansion, the first option of the three mooted for the Napier Aquatic Centre...
4 September 2017
Napier City Council to digitise 29,000 property files in Project Papercut
4 September 2017
A new chlorine-free tap is being installed at the Tareha Recreational Reserve,This replaces the current tap at...
30 August 2017
Napier City Council Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri is seeking community feedback on the establishment of Māori Wards.
28 August 2017
New signals at the Maadi Rd-Wycliffe St-Kennedy Rd intersection, scheduled to be finished in late November, will...
25 August 2017
A new toilet and shower block, similar in appearance to Ahururi's Spriggs Park Pavilion, is to be built at Pandora...
25 August 2017
With work underway on the Marine Parade traffic calming project, Napier City Council wants public feedback to...
25 August 2017
Napier City Council share details of a planned expansion of the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
24 August 2017
We're seeking proposals for a food and beverage pop-up on Breakwater Rd.
22 August 2017
Napier City Council seek public feedback on three options for its proposed Aquatic Centre expansion.
21 August 2017
The National Aquarium's Jake Brookie and Brenda Gunn will host three guided tours along Napier's Marine Parade .
17 August 2017
The America's Cup is to travel to Napier on Wednesday 11 October
16 August 2017
Napier and Hastings councils seek community feedback on their updated Joint Alcohol Strategy
15 August 2017
With finishing touches going up around the new Marine Parade Reef Garden over the next couple of weeks, Napier...
12 August 2017
The Helping Hands campaign led by Napier City Council is showing good results for local support agencies working...
12 August 2017
Reminder that the 1st instalment for rates payments are due on or before 23 August 2017.
Rate...
10 August 2017
Road construction to work around the Ahuriri Estuary and Westshore Wildlife Reserve
10 August 2017
Students of Project Prima Volta to perform half hour lunchtime concerts at MTG Hawke's Bay
9 August 2017
MTG Hawke’s Bay a finalist in two awards, covering three of its current exhibitions.
9 August 2017
The proposed Multi-Use Sports Facility proposal has been taken off the table.
8 August 2017
Hawke's Bay residents asked for feedback on two different electoral systems - FPP and STV.
3 August 2017
Designer David Trubridge wins Perform Point sculpture commission
3 August 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that the...
2 August 2017
World Health Organisation official, Jonathon Passmore, hails the success of the award-winning Safer Napier...
26 July 2017
Napier City Council, in consultation with the Hawke's Bay District Health Board, is to continue chlorinating it...
26 July 2017
Napier City Council is pleased to announce the organisations that received grants in the 2017-18 funding round. ...
25 July 2017
Napier City Council's City Vision – Small City, Big Ideas project has won the Creative New Zealand EXCELLENCE...
25 July 2017
Dave Cull, Mayor of Dunedin, has been elected Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) President at the 2017 LGNZ...
25 July 2017
More than 220 Hawke's Bay business owners have signed up as Great Things Grow Here™ (GTGH) brand champions in the...
20 July 2017
Three site options for the war memorial (comprising the Roll of Honour and the Eternal Flame), have been released...
19 July 2017
Napier City Council made a splash today, confirming the details of the three aquatic options that will now go out...
19 July 2017
Napier City Council staff have today been briefed on progress related to their planned office building...
14 July 2017
An operation is underway to rescue around a dozen motorists who have got their vehicles stuck on State Highway 5...
13 July 2017
Napier City Council has been awarded an A rating following an independent assessment by the CouncilMARK™ local...
13 July 2017
A new roundabout is going to be built at the intersection of Ford Road and Austin Street in industrial Onekawa...
7 July 2017
Napier City Council will continue to chlorinate its city water supply for now.
A low level e.coli reading wa...
7 July 2017
Napier has a new website for community engagement.
Say It Napier!, which has launched this week, is an...
5 July 2017
The paper chase to retrieve property files from Napier City Council’s planning department will soon be a thing of...
3 July 2017
Marine Parade has long been Napier’s premier waterfront attraction, from the time Victorian-era ladies and...
30 June 2017
An increase in Napier City Council rates will help to accelerate improvements to Napier’s drinking water network...
29 June 2017
A lot of cyclists will be safer on the road at dusk, after 279 sets of bike lights were given out during thi...
23 June 2017
Napier City Council staff are considering the implications of the outcome of Detailed Seismic Assessments carried...
21 June 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that the...
21 June 2017
Share your views and vision for your ward:
Nelson Park co-hosted by Maxine and Api, Saturday, 24 June...
19 June 2017
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, notice is hereby given that the...
14 June 2017
The water supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Thursday 15 June 2017, to enable the Napier City...
14 June 2017
Napier City Council’s City Vision: Small City Big Ideas project is a finalist in the Local Government New Zealand...
14 June 2017
Nominations close on 30 June for the 2017 Napier Citizens’ Civic Awards.
The recipients of Napier Citizens’...
12 June 2017
It’s that time of year again when Napier residents are asked what they think of Napier City Council’...
8 June 2017
The Rating Information Database of Napier City Council is available for public inspection at the main counter on...
31 May 2017
Napier City Council is seeking proposals for an art installation to commemorate the 1932 sinking of the launch...
31 May 2017
The water supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Tuesday, 30 May 2017, to enable the Napier City...
29 May 2017
Keeping victims of violence safe is something we can all aspire to, says Monique Heke.
Monique has been something...
26 May 2017
Napier City Council will permanently close road access to and from Wharerangi Cemetery at Fryer Road on Wednesday...
25 May 2017
Hours of operations for all Napier City Council venues on Monday, 5 June 2017 as shown in the article.
24 May 2017
Frequently Asked Questions about the chlorination of Napier's water supply.
24 May 2017
Napier City Council has today been returned a negative laboratory test for e.coli – showing that no e.coli wa...
24 May 2017
Chlorination of Napier City’s water supply will commence tomorrow morning (Wednesday 24 May) at 8am after a...
23 May 2017
Notice is hereby given that the Services Department of the Napier City Council will be commencing a selective...
16 May 2017
The occasional rainy day isn’t stopping Bay Skate from continuing to increase its attendance figures month on...
16 May 2017
Have you been waiting for the chance to leave your mark on Napier?
Napier City Council, in association with...
12 May 2017
Major Hawke’s Bay businesses have thrown their support behind the Be Safe Be Seen campaign being run by iWay over...
12 May 2017
With just days to go until entries close, two more Hawke’s Bay epicureans have registered to serve up their...
12 May 2017
It’s nearly time to play i-SPY on a grand scale and discover Napier all over again.
The fourth annual i-SPY Fun...
9 May 2017
Steve Tahu is glad his days as a seasonal part-time worker are long behind him.
Steve, who recently earned an...
8 May 2017
MTG Hawke’s Bay’s popular tours of the Napier Hill Cemetery have been selected as a finalist in the Visitor...
5 May 2017
Generous Napier residents are being congratulated on their goodwill but urged to put their hard-earned money into...
3 May 2017
It’s time to put your best poems forward for the 2017 World Oceans Day Poetry Competition, which closes at 4pm...
28 April 2017
Places are filling fast for Napier City Council’s next Business Breakfast series event, featuring Air New Zealand...
28 April 2017
A full investigation into activity at the Napier Pound, after allegations of animal cruelty were levelled at the...
28 April 2017
Findings from a service delivery survey, conducted for the second consecutive year to gauge customer satisfaction...
25 April 2017
The free green waste disposal for Hastings and Napier residents is being offered again this Friday 21st and...
19 April 2017
A free green waste service is being offered to residents in Napier and Hastings as they deal with fallen trees and...
14 April 2017
The latest statistics are in and it’s official – Napier’s pathways are increasingly popular with cycling commuters.
13 April 2017
The NZ Transport Agency has awarded the contract for a range of intersection improvements at the Watchman...
12 April 2017
Council adopted the proposed Fees and Charges for 2017/18 on 5 April 2017. These form part of the supporting...
12 April 2017
As Napier City Council have not identified any significant or material differences between the proposed Annual...
12 April 2017
To mark the end of Term One Bay Skate is holding a special event which includes the chance to win free entry for...
12 April 2017
The Napier City Council, in partnership with Creative New Zealand, is pleased to announce that the following...
11 April 2017
An historically and culturally significant series of art works is soon to be acquired by the Hawke’s Bay Museum...
11 April 2017
SECTION 83 of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002
Consultation on the Draft Gambling Venues Policy
Notice is hereby...
10 April 2017
We’re currently seeking feedback on amendments we’ve made to the Gambling Venue Policy.
In accordance with the...
8 April 2017
Gaye Clarke is looking forward to having a “second honeymoon”, thanks to winning a Napier escape package as part...
4 April 2017
At the Extraordinary Finance Committee meeting on 29 March, Council decided not to consult on the proposed Annual...
31 March 2017
Is your organisation doing great deeds in the Napier community?
Community and voluntary organisations whose work...
30 March 2017
Tenders are invited for the purchase of abandoned motor vehicles.
29 March 2017
If you hear sirens or “stingers” just before midday on Sunday 2 April, don’t be alarmed – it will be the region’...
24 March 2017
MTG Hawke’s Bay explores our long love affair with tea in the exhibition, Time for Tea: the much-loved cuppa...
21 March 2017
Napier City Council, in partnership with the PangeaSeed Foundation and Alternative Arts Initiative are excited to...
20 March 2017
It’s all paws on deck at Napier City Council as the team launches a new campaign that will benefit potentially...
17 March 2017
If a disaster occurs in Napier, do you know what to do?
Pukemokimoki Marae is hosting civil defence workshops to...
17 March 2017
Three penguins from the National Aquarium of New Zealand have today done something other penguins can’t –...
7 March 2017
This Easter Saturday, April 15, hundreds of riders are expected to saddle up for the fifth annual Big Easy cycle...
6 March 2017
The fences are down and the finishing touches are being applied – the Napier Conference Centre is almost ready to...
2 March 2017
Napier City Council is delighted to announce that visionary entrepreneur and foodie extraordinaire Annabel...
27 February 2017
Napier City Council has made the decision to withdraw a paper seeking a resolution of council as to whether to...
21 February 2017
Napier City Council says the decision to cancel the upcoming cricket international at McLean Park, while...
14 February 2017
Napier residents are being urged to water wisely and save water where they can, now that Napier City Council ha...
14 February 2017
Napier City Council is preparing to stop chlorinating water from its Enfield reservoir, with the final chlorine...
13 February 2017
A third consecutive negative e.coli reading, taken from an e.coli affected water reservoir, was today (Tuesday, 7...
7 February 2017
February is a great month to leave your car at home and ride to work or school as a means of transport – pick the...
7 February 2017
Napier City Council has this afternoon chlorinated the water in one of its reservoirs after routine testing...
2 February 2017
The latest information from our water engineering team is that the result will be released to Council by 4pm...
2 February 2017
Locals and visitors have a chance to find out more about Napier’s Sea Walls murals, thanks to free guided walk...
30 January 2017
Pursuant to section 157 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Napier City Council hereby gives notice that Council...
25 January 2017
An entertaining coin drop game at the National Aquarium of New Zealand has raised nearly $4000 for a very worthy...
24 January 2017
The changes to the Shop Trading Hours Act give local communities the choice of whether or not to allow trading on...
20 January 2017
Napier Library now has its own funky outdoor pop up space.
The rooftop garden accessed from Level One of the...
19 January 2017
A new kitchen, new chefs and a whole new catering team is ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work when the...
19 January 2017
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, section 342, that the following roads will be...
17 January 2017
Cycling superstar Robbie McEwen says guests at the upcoming Legends of Cycling dinner, to be held this Sunday at...
5 January 2017
The Ministry for Primary Industries External Audit Report has found that on the whole, the Napier Pound is “well...
23 December 2016
Napier City Council's popular Napier Night Fiesta is back for another summer and bigger and better than...
22 December 2016
While you open your gifts on Christmas morning, or tuck into your ham and new potatoes, there will be a small crew...
22 December 2016
Napier City Council is helping residents prepare for an emergency by getting behind an initiative to sell...
20 December 2016
If you’re looking for a fantastic way to see in 2017, head down to the Soundshell on Marine Parade on New Year’...
19 December 2016
Months in the making, Napier’s new-look skate park throws open the doors on Saturday 17th December, 2016.
It’...
6 December 2016
SECTION 83 of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002
Consultation on the Draft Easter Sunday Trading Policy
Notice i...
5 December 2016
For more than 30 years Napier City Council has helped collect gifts and donations for the Napier Christmas Cheer...
5 December 2016
It will soon cost $2.50 for primary students and $4.50 for secondary students to visit MTG Hawke’s Bay when...
30 November 2016
Napier City Council is considering restricting the number of self-contained motor vehicles that can park up for...
25 November 2016
Napier Mayor Bill Dalton is urging everyone to get behind this year’s White Ribbon campaign and speak out against...
23 November 2016
If you’re interested in some top tips for stressing less, eating well and feeling better in general, it’s time to...
23 November 2016
Electric vehicles (EVs) can now charge up in Napier, with Unison launching the city’s first public fast-charging...
21 November 2016
Mahe Drysdale is bound to be a huge drawcard at The Future in Motion, an open day to be held at Pettigrew.Green...
18 November 2016
Rob Waddell has long been a role model for many New Zealanders and now Hawke’s Bay has a chance to hear from the...
18 November 2016
The proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw 2016 was approved for public consultation by Council on 7 September 2016. The...
17 November 2016
A little piece of paradise will remain forever in public hands after a two hectare section of beachfront land wa...
17 November 2016
Detail of roads that will be closed for Ironmaori Half Ironman Event
16 November 2016
Details of road closures for the 2016 Napier City Christmas Parade and Fiesta and Creative Arts Napier Market.
12 November 2016
Napier City Council is looking forward to revealing the new Napier Skate Park to the public before Christmas.
A...
3 November 2016
Napier City Council wants to know what people think about allowing Napier shops to be open for trading on Easter...
25 October 2016
Kiwis of all ages should be aware of natural hazards and a visit to “The LAB” is a great way to raise that...
20 October 2016
Six exciting family friendly events are set to attract thousands to the second annual Hawke’s Bay Summer Cycling...
12 October 2016
People wanting to take their first dip in the sea this Hawke’s Bay Anniversary Weekend may like to head to Pandora...
10 October 2016
In-progress results announced on Saturday, 8 October, indicate that the highest polling candidates in the election...
8 October 2016
If a tsunami threatened Napier 10 days from now, or 10 minutes from now, where would you go?
That’s the...
3 October 2016
Find out who the candidates are, how to vote and everything else you need to know about the Local Body Election...
26 September 2016
Napier Civil Defence Emergency Management successfully conducted its bi-annual public alert test on Sunday, 25...
25 September 2016
The value of building consents for Napier has jumped by 40 percent in the past year.
That is just one of the...
22 September 2016
Napier City Council is doing its bit to plan for the future with the first of two fully electric vehicles in it...
21 September 2016
Napier City Council is proposing to adopt the Napier City Freedom Camping Bylaw. Information is available for the...
19 September 2016
Napier residents are keen supporters of Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Clean Up initiative, judging by the number...
12 September 2016
Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines and gently lapping waves make up Napier City Council’s new logo, which wa...
9 September 2016
Helping families and young people in need is common to many of the recipients of this year’s Napier Citizens’...
7 September 2016
Napier has been recognised by the World Health Organisation as a leading safe city.
Against 82 other entries from...
1 September 2016
Napier is a better place to live than it was two or three years ago, according to the majority of resident...
30 August 2016
Napier City Council has been advised that a building they hold a license to occupy may have structural...
30 August 2016
A programme highlighting the impact litter has on beaches and marine life is set to screen on Television Hawke’...
29 August 2016
Napier City Council announces the organisations that have received Community Services Funding for 2016/17.
17 August 2016
Napier City Council is reassuring people that Napier’s water is safe to drink and use as normal.
Napier City...
16 August 2016
An often overlooked space tucked between two buildings in the Napier CBD has been transformed into something which...
15 August 2016
Napier City Council’s support of free WiFi within the city has proven popular with both residents and visitors.
A...
15 August 2016
Have you got an idea to celebrate your neighbourhood’s identity, improve its safety or simply bring people...
11 August 2016
Pirimai Residents Association will officially launch Time Bank in Napier at noon on Sunday 21 August, at Allen...
11 August 2016
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) will celebrate its 75th birthday in style in Napier later this month.
The...
10 August 2016
A mysterious vintage postcard that has made its way to Napier’s i-SITE is needing to be rehomed.
3 August 2016
Napier residents and visitors can now put away their wallets…. and use their mobile phones to pay for...
2 August 2016
Businesses and the public have an opportunity during August to comment on a draft reviewed Heretaunga Plains Urban...
1 August 2016
Hawke’s Bay residents can now receive official disaster alerts and lifesaving information on their smart phone...
29 July 2016
Good weather and efficient construction have helped speed up the pace of the Napier inner city infrastructure...
28 July 2016
Are you involved in an arts project, festival, performance or running workshops? Help us make Napier a more...
27 July 2016
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is set to directly benefit from an “exciting and unprecedented boost”, say...
27 July 2016
Napier Skating Club members will continue to train and skate recreationally, thanks to a Napier City Council...
18 July 2016
A rare olive ridley turtle spent last night at the National Aquarium of New Zealand before being transported to...
13 July 2016
Becoming a Foundation Council for the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) standards programme gives Napier City...
12 July 2016
Nearly 4000 students and their supporters will descend on Pettigrew Green Arena as the “massive” Secondary School...
12 July 2016
Potential candidates for the local government elections will have the opportunity to learn more about the election...
12 July 2016
Two United States university students who have just spent a month at the National Aquarium of New Zealand say the...
6 July 2016
Do you consider yourself a team player? Are you something of a social media expert, an artist who enjoys working...
1 July 2016
The Napier City Council approved changing the name of the Napier War Memorial Conference Centre to the Napier...
30 June 2016
Upon acquiring ownership of the Nelson Quay Boat Ramp, previously owned by the Hawke’s Bay Sports Fishing Club...
30 June 2016
“I’ve lived on Hawke’s Bay’s coast for 20 years and love it, but we have a challenge ahead to manage our coastal...
30 June 2016
Napier City Council propose Revocation of the reserve next to Orotu Drive. Any objections must be in writing.
25 June 2016
Quality infrastructure and art projects have secured Napier City Council finalist spots in two categories in the...
22 June 2016
There are less than two weeks to go until nominations for this year’s Napier Citizen Civic Awards close.
We...
21 June 2016
Stage four of the Napier inner city infrastructure upgrade along Hastings Street has started, two weeks ahead of...
20 June 2016
Mayor Bill Dalton has announced that a decision on whether to progress a proposed new sporting hub to be housed...
15 June 2016
Hawke’s Bay’s coastline is one of its defining features and three of the region’s councils are working together to...
15 June 2016
It’s official – Napier has the best urban cycle trail in the country.
That’s according to the members of the...
10 June 2016
Napier City Council welcomes an announcement made on Friday, 10 June, that AUT Millennium Hawke’s Bay is going to...
10 June 2016
The success of this year’s Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans Festival meant Napier City Councillors had no hesitation...
10 June 2016
The Napier City Council is conducting its annual survey of residents between June 10 - 19.
National Research...
10 June 2016
In just three years My Food Bag, one of the latest entrepreneurial start-ups in which Theresa Gattung is involved...
9 June 2016
Napier City Council staff have today been advised of a proposed new organisation-wide staffing structure that...
8 June 2016
Get set for a night of delight at the Napier Night Fiesta – Winter Style at Clive Square East in the Napier CBD...
3 June 2016
Speed dating proved to be an excellent way for Napier City Councillors to get to know their youthful counterpart...
3 June 2016
The Napier City Council is seeking nominations for awards to be made to Napier citizens who spend their time...
21 May 2016
Why do puffer fish inflate their bodies when threatened? Why do tuatara hold their breath for over an hour?
Up...
17 May 2016
Locals will have the chance to be tourists in their own city next month.
After two hugely successful years, the...
17 May 2016
Nearly 5,000 people have entered the inaugural Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay Marathon. Needless to say, the region...
11 May 2016
On Monday the National Aquarium of New Zealand held its first tour specially designed for the Deaf...
10 May 2016
The new Smokefree policy in Hastings and Napier is getting the backing of some big guns: Hawke’s Bay Regional...
9 May 2016
Meet Timmy and Tux. They are Little Penguins and best buds.
Timmy has spinal injuries and Tux was abandoned as a...
2 May 2016
After making a bold escape from Napier’s National Aquarium of New Zealand, Inky the octopus has become a global...
14 April 2016
A celebration of the completion of Te Ara o Nga Tipuna (Pathways of our Ancestors) at Otatara Pa on Thursay, 14...
14 April 2016
The Napier City Council, in partnership with Creative New Zealand, announce the recipients of the March round of...
13 April 2016
Hawke’s Bay councils’ shared data and mapping service is in the running for an ALGIM (Association of Local...
24 March 2016
A new law for all businesses that sell food comes into effect today.
The Food Act 2014 has been designed to...
1 March 2016
The latest art installation in Napier’s central business district will be officially opened on Monday, 29 February...
29 February 2016
Following on from the success of the Dog agility Track at Park Island, Napier City Council has opened another new...
21 September 2015
A new shared service agreement between Napier City Council (NCC) and Central Hawke’s Bay District Council (CHBDC...
25 August 2015
The Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand Safe Community Award has gone to a Hawke’s Bay person for the second...
10 August 2015
Napier and Hawke's Bay are gearing up to host top-class road cycling talent with confirmation by Cycling New...
29 June 2015
A newly developed canine reading programme will have its debut in Napier this month. Called All Ears, it’s aimed...
2 June 2015
Napier City Council is pleased to announce we now offer online payment options for many of our services. Online...
26 May 2015
Napier City Council is looking for representatives to join our Creative Communities Scheme Committee to help...
24 April 2015
The Napier City Council, in partnership with Creative New Zealand, announce the organisations that received...
22 April 2015
The three remaining Marineland seals will leave Napier for their new homes on Tuesday.
New Zealand fur seal...
18 March 2015
A new ‘chill-out’ space in Market St is already proving to be a hit with passers-by.
Featuring bean bags, free...
26 February 2015
The National Aquarium encourages any budding poets to enter the 2015 Seaweek Poetry Competition which closes 4pm...
5 February 2015
The Napier City Council’s support of this year’s Tremains Art Deco Weekend includes backing the Art Deco Powhiri...
5 February 2015
Later this year the Napier City Council will call for formal submissions to help it develop its strategy for the...
4 February 2015
Pursuant to clause 8 of the Napier City Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2004, notice is hereby given of the...
21 January 2015
The clean up of an accidental spill of tallow in the Pandora industrial area of Napier yesterday afternoon will be...
13 January 2015
A seal from Napier’s Marineland, who was recently rehomed at Sea World on the Gold Coast, died the afternoon of...
12 January 2015
Five seals from Napier’s Marineland have arrived at their new homes in Australia. The seals left New Zealand on...
12 December 2014
BikeNZ has announced that Napier has won the rights to hold the Elite & U23 Road National Cycling Championship...
11 December 2014
Five of Marineland’s remaining mammals left Napier early in the morning of the 10th December bound for new home...
11 December 2014
The Napier City Council kicked off the first phase of its public consultation for its Long Term Plan on 10...
10 December 2014
Communities need to constantly reinvent themselves and develop innovative strategies because of the fast changing...
28 November 2014
The National Aquarium of New Zealand has a new addition to its penguin family.
The Department of Conservation...
26 November 2014
Napier City Council staff, councillors and the Mayor Bill Dalton are volunteering their time for the Habitat for...
24 November 2014
Napier City Council has appointed a new director for MTG Hawke’s Bay.
Museum industry veteran Laura Vodanovich...
10 November 2014
Napier is set to build New Zealand’s first bike pump track.
Construction for the track was approved by the...
20 October 2014
We’ve already completed the initial stages of the redevelopment of Marine Parade. The new playgrounds and kid...
17 October 2014
The next stage in the re-development of Napier’s iconic Marine Parade got a step closer this afternoon when the...
16 October 2014
Renowned Lyttelton sculptor Mark Whyte’s latest contribution to Napier’s artistic landscape was officially...
16 October 2014
The Napier City Council, in partnership with Creative New Zealand, is pleased to announce the organisations that...
4 October 2014
The National Aquarium of New Zealand’s latest many-legged addition has a new name.
18 September 2014
The countdown has begun for the team of some of Napier’s best young sportsmen and women, who head to Australia in...
18 September 2014
The Napier City Council is phasing out the collection of plastic bags in its kerbside recycling programme as the...
27 August 2014
Napier is the best place to be if you’re in business, says the Napier City Council’s new Economic Development...
27 August 2014
Napier City Council advises the cost of building consents will rise from Monday (August 22, 2014).
24 August 2014
The possibility that New Zealand’s first clay court tennis complex could be built in Napier is exciting says a...
13 August 2014
A barrier has been installed at Napier’s Redclyffe Transfer Station to ensure users can dump rubbish safely.
30 July 2014
Napier dog owners can take advantage of free micro-chipping of their canine companions, thanks to a new initiative...
24 July 2014
Napier City Council took out the top award at the inaugural Local Government New Zealand Excellence Awards in...
22 July 2014
Napier’s Municipal Theatre has passed a recent earthquake assessment with flying colours.
Napier City Council...
16 June 2014
A group of budding young athletes will make history later this year as they represent Napier at the International...
9 June 2014
The Mixed Use Zone provisions of the Operative District Plan – Ahuriri Subdistrict were reviewed in 2013. The...
7 June 2014
Napier City Council Animal Control staff are seeking information regarding a dog stolen from the Napier City...
28 May 2014
A proposed staffing restructure at MTG Hawke’s Bay was announced to museum staff this morning.
Napier City...
19 May 2014
Napier City Council’s new-look website won the best website redevelopment award at a national awards ceremony in...
13 May 2014
Napier Mayor Bill Dalton says he’s delighted psychoactive substances will be banned within two weeks.
Mayor...
28 April 2014
Napier City Councillors have supported a recommendation to progress the construction of a fully-funded roundabout...
23 April 2014
At a Council meeting last week Napier City Council passed a resolution to discontinue the Deco City Discoverer bu...
22 April 2014
The Napier City Council, in partnership with Creative New Zealand, is pleased to announce recipients of the March...
9 April 2014
Napier Mayor Bill Dalton says the Government is letting New Zealanders down over its refusal to ban psychoactive...
4 April 2014
Napier City Council’s Biological Trickling Filter (BTF) plant is progressing and is on target to meet it...
3 April 2014
Napier City Council is reviewing the future use of its Deco City Discoverer buses.
A report which will go...
21 March 2014
Napier City Council tractors now feature extra safety features in the form of optical mirrors and television...
14 March 2014
A passionate and lengthy conversation via social media reminiscing about Marine Parade’s floral clock has seen the...
12 March 2014
The Tamatea Police Station, in Durham Avenue, is looking vibrant and colourful thanks to the combined efforts of...
7 March 2014
Napier City Council has received the following Public Notice from the Ministry of Health:
Some plumbing fitting...
15 January 2014
Plan Change 10 is largely a community-driven Plan Change that aims to harmonise District Plan provisions in the...
5 April 2013
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