Hawke’s Bay

On 3 February 1931 an earthquake measuring 7.9 devastated Napier and Hastings and claimed 256 lives, New Zealand's worst natural disaster. Napier was rebuilt in the style of its time, and the city is known today for its…

Hawke's Bay is a region on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The population centre is on the Heretaunga Plains, consisting of the twin cities of Napier and Hastings and satellite towns. The coastal area…

=== Early history === Bay whaling stations operated on the shores of the bay in the nineteenth century. Hawke's Bay Province was founded in 1858 as a province of New Zealand, after being separated from the Wellington Pr…

Hawke's Bay (Māori: Te Matau-a-Māui) is a region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. The region is named after Hawke Bay, which was named in honour of Edward Hawke. The region's main centres are the cities …

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Hawke's Bay would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the secret!

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Hawke's Bay is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in Hawke's Bay, and are you looking for new members? Give your club a quick shout-out!

Mozart Symphony No.19 in E flat major III. Menuetto (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Concerto No.16 in D for piano II. Andante (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain