View our events calendar of what's on and coming up at the Napier and Taradale Libraries. If you are after what's on in Hawke's Bay you can view these events at the following link.
Are you a newbie to computers?
Getting frustrated with the Internet, your smartphone or Microsoft Word?
Fear not, help is at a library near you!
Napier Libraries, in partnership with Stepping Up: Digital Skills for Life and Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, have put together a range of...
Date: Tuesday 25 June
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Story Time is a fun programme for pre-schoolers and their parents or caregivers. We welcome you and your babies & toddlers to share stories, songs, and rhymes with the librarians.
Date: Friday 28 June to Friday 5 July
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us on Saturday mornings for fun and excitement as we journey through a collection of adventurous stories and tales all preschoolers can enjoy.
Date: Saturday 29 June
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you a newbie to computers?
Getting frustrated with the Internet, your smartphone or Microsoft Word?
Fear not, help is at a library near you!
Napier Libraries, in partnership with Stepping Up: Digital Skills for Life and Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, have put together a range of...
Date: Sunday 30 June
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 3 July to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
First Thursday of every month alternating between Napier and Taradale Libraries. Bring a favourite book to share and get some fresh ideas on what to read next.
Meets at the same time as the children's book club.
Date: Thursday 4 July to Thursday 7 November
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Story Time is a fun programme for pre-schoolers and their parents or caregivers. We welcome you and your babies & toddlers to share stories, songs, and rhymes with the librarians.
Date: Friday 28 June to Friday 5 July
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Date: Saturday 6 July to Saturday 7 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Date: Saturday 6 July to Saturday 7 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 3 July to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 3 July to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
First Thursday of every month alternating between Napier and Taradale Libraries. Bring a favourite book to share and get some fresh ideas on what to read next.
Meets at the same time as the children's book club.
Date: Thursday 4 July to Thursday 7 November
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Date: Saturday 6 July to Saturday 7 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 3 July to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Date: Saturday 6 July to Saturday 7 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Date: Saturday 6 July to Saturday 7 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 3 July to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
First Thursday of every month alternating between Napier and Taradale Libraries. Bring a favourite book to share and get some fresh ideas on what to read next.
Meets at the same time as the children's book club.
Date: Thursday 4 July to Thursday 7 November
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 3 July to Wednesday 4 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Napier and Taradale Libraries.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Date: Saturday 6 July to Saturday 7 December
Where: Napier Libraries, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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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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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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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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We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.
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We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
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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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Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.
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Build on the blossoming national and international interest in William Colenso's life and ideas as the result of the William Colenso Bicentenary Celebrations in Hawke's Bay in 2011, and a body of new publications and research.
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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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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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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.
View website for Parklands Residential Estate
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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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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