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    eBooks & eAudio Books We have all your favourite authors on our three eBook and eAudio Book platforms BorrowBox, Epukapuka and Wheelers! If you need help, visit our Technical Support page.  BorrowBox BorrowBox eBooks and eAudio Books are particularly high quality with a great range of Australasian and international authors including Liane Moriarty, Kate Morton, Di Morrissey, Lee Child, James Patterson and David Baldacci.  With BorrowBox, content is king and the selection of local and inter...
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  • Genealogy

    Genealogy If you're researching family history and genealogy, Napier Libraries has many great resources to help you on your journey of discovery.  Databases: We have a wide range of useful databases, which can be accessed on our Digital Content page.  Three key resources are: Ancestry Ancestry unlocks the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps and more, with new conten...
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  • Microfilm/Newspapers

    Microfilm and Newspapers Microfilm and Newspapers are hugely helpful resources that assist researchers by allowing them to look into our collective past. Napier Libraries staff are always happy to help if you need some help accessing and using the Microfilm and the newspaper archives. Microfiche / Microfilm Information available includes: Indexes to Births, Deaths, Marriages NZ Cemetery records Wises Post Office & Stones directories Turnbull Library's NZ Biographical Clippings A range of mis...
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  • Job Search and CVs

    Job Search Napier Libraries is a great place to begin the job-seeking process.  We have a range of great resources to get you started!                Internet access, either on one of our PCs or your own laptop or mobile device - is free when you are searching online for a job. Our friendly and experienced team are happy to assist you putting together your CV, using online job-seeking resources, setting up email accounts and applying for jobs online. Job Listings: Seek Trademe Jobs In...
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  • Learning to Drive

    Learning to Drive Learning to drive and getting your driver's licence may seem challenging but there is a wealth of information and help available online.  Useful Resources: Here are some useful websites to help you prepare. New Zealand Road Code - The official road codes from NZ Transport Agency for cars, heavy vehicles, motorcyclists and cyclists. Drive - Good information on each stage of learning to drive and on teaching someone to drive.  Does not cover motorcycles or heavy vehicles. D...
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  • Public Internet Service

    Internet Access in Library Napier Libraries is committed to connectivity. We have WiFi available for use at Napier Library and Taradale Library. You are welcome to use your own computers or devices and we also provide internet-connected PCs at both libraries. Internet access at the libraries is free when you are using our range of online databases (many of which can also be accessed from home), job search and government online services. There are internet charges for general use. Colour and blac...
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    Research Enquiry For in-depth research enquiries longer than 15 minutes a research charge of $50.00 per hour applies.  If this is the case, our research team will contact you before starting work on your enquiry. Please see our fees and charges page for information on our research charge. Online Enquiry
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Hop on the buses! We're partnering with GoBay Buses to get you to Taradale Library.
Have your library card ready and travel from Napier to Taradale return for free.
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Temporary closure of Napier Library and MTG Hawke’s Bay
Napier Library and MTG Hawke’s Bay will close from 5pm Wednesday 23rd December due to urgent remedial work needed on the building’s sprinkler system.
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Bay Skate

Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.
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Par2 MiniGolf

Come to Par2 MiniGolf and meet Seamore the Seagull at our sea-side minigolf courses. Challenge your friends and family for a round.
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Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre

Visit the Napier i-SITE to find out more about what is happening in Hawkes Bay, from events, activities and accommodation.
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Napier Municipal Theatre

Unique Art Deco heritage has been preserved with the skilful addition of modern theatre facilities making it the best provincial performing arts centre in the nation.
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Parklands Residential Estate

Located in the Art Deco city of Napier. We have worked closely with our builders to promote and develop high quality housing within an open-aspect environment.
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Napier Aquatic Centre

Situated in the centre of Napier, in the middle of Onekawa Park, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe and affordable aquatic facility for everyone.
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MTG Hawke's Bay

Comprising a Museum, Theatre and Gallery - MTG is home to a significant collection of objects that form the foundation of distinctive exhibitions, a world-class research facility and the MTG Theatre.
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The Faraday Centre

The Faraday Centre in Napier, is Hawke's Bay's Museum of Technology. It's a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands on experience.
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Kennedy Park Resort Napier

We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
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Napier Conference Centre

We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.
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National Aquarium of New Zealand

Nowhere else in New Zealand will you discover a wider range of marine animals and native species in a single facility than at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
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Napier City Council

For Napier City residents and citizens to have easy access to see what council are currently working on, completed, what they do, facilities, and council information.
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