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  • Language and ESOL Collections

    Language collection... The Language Collection includes language learning resources in over 50 languages, including audio books, picture dictionaries, grammar, bilingual dictionaries, and picture books.  The Collection also includes handy travel-sized language dictionaries and phrasebooks that you can take on your next trip! Take a look at some of our new resources:               ESOL collection... The Library offers a small collection of resources to help develop English language ski...
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  • Genealogy

    Genealogy If you're researching family history and genealogy, Napier Libraries has many great resources to assist you.  Check out our Genealogy Databases page for online research tools and also to find out about our Ancestry group and their next meeting date and time. Napier Libraries also holds several collections useful in genealogy and family history research: Heritage Collection Secondary sources all about New Zealand - not comprehensive, but nevertheless a valuable collection Includes: loc...
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  • DT Microfilm/Newspapers

    DT 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...
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  • Job Search and CVs

    Job Search Napier Libraries is a great place to begin the job-seeking process. 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. We recommend the following sites for job listings: Seek Trademe Jobs Indeed Neuvoo Student Job Search Jora Job Gu...
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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.  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. Driving Tests Covers all as...
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  • Internet

    Internet Access 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. In the Research Section of...
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Summer Holiday Events at the Library
Come and join in some of the fun events at Napier and Taradale Libraries over the Summer Holiday Period. We have Night Before Christmas Tales, 3D Printer Sessions, a Murder Mystery Night, magical entertainers and many more!
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Progress made on Napier Library project
The new Napier Library is growing closer to becoming a reality with due diligence on the top three sites having been completed.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Napier Conference Centre

We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.
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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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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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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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