How disaster sparked Napier's art deco renaissance

Story of cities #23: how disaster sparked Napier's art deco renaissance

The Guardian‎ - 18 hours ago

When tourists visit Napier today, they come to appreciate the results of the rebuild.

Napier
City in New Zealand
Napier, a coastal city on New Zealand's North Island, is set amid the renowned wine-producing region of Hawke's Bay. Rebuilt after a 1931 earthquake, the city is known for art deco landmarks like the zigzag-patterned Daily Telegraph Building. Along the tree-lined waterfront promenade the Marine Parade, the Pania of the Reef statue, which depicts a Maori maiden, is a symbol of the city.
Area: 106 km²
Weather: 9°C, Wind W at 2 km/h, 90% Humidity
Getting there: 16 h 20 min flight. View flights