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Find out the latest news and happenings at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Fins, fish and a few facts
Shark fins, tuatara skin and pickled fish are coming to many a classroom near you this term, thanks to a new programme by the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
2 November 2017
Lexi Trotter from Karamu High was the recipient of our HB Science Fair prize.
The National Aquarium of New Zealand Award for the best exhibit related to aquatic animals was presented to Lexi at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Science Fair that was held at EIT in September.
18 October 2017
Moa bones to go on display
A new exhibit has opened at the National Aquarium of New Zealand- and it has been over five centuries in the making.
26 September 2017
Bold Vision for "unforgettable" National Aquarium
Napier City Council has shared further details of its plan to expand the National Aquarium of New Zealand, announcing the support of high profile partners such as Weta Workshop and Air New Zealand
24 August 2017
New walking tours planned by National Aquarium
Napier’s Marine Parade has been the setting of earthquakes, aquariums, legends, murals and a secretive U-boat mission. These stories are set to be shared at the beginning of Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori (Maori Language Week).
17 August 2017
Upgraded and up-sized cafe and shop now open!
We would like to extend an invitation to you to see the fantastic changes that have happened in our Fish Bowl Cafe and Treasure Chest Gift Shop.
1 February 2017
Have a Close Encounter experience
Want to help feed the alligators? Perhaps hold a Little Penguin? Or swim daringly with the sharks? You can, with a Close Encounter at the National Aquarium. There's six to choose from.
23 November 2014
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.
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.
strive to Inspire, Educate and Entertain by providing access to information through various resources within our Libraries. We aim to provide more than you expect.
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.
We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
Come to Par2 MiniGolf and meet Seamore the Seagull at our sea-side minigolf courses. Challenge your friends and family for a round.
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.
We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.
Visit the Napier i-SITE to find out more about what is happening in Hawkes Bay, from events, activities and accommodation.
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.
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.
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.
Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.
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.