Napier Art Deco Historic Precinct

Napier Art Deco Historic Precinct

Visiting Napier is like stepping back in time. The city’s central business district is home to dozens of original buildings and shopfronts that exemplify the key styles of the Art Deco movement. Napier was devastated by an earthquake in 1931, which resulted in the death of over 250 residents. From this tragedy, a new vision for the city emerged. As the city was rebuilt after the earthquake, the buildings in the central business district were des…