Art Deco Trust

1925

Originating in Europe, in the early 20^th century the Art Deco style became widely known following the great Exposition internationale des Art décoratifs et industriels modernes great held in Paris in 1925 and from which its name was ultimately derived.

1931

The 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, also known as the Napier earthquake, occurred in New Zealand at 10:47 am on Tuesday 3 February 1931 devastating the Hawke's Bay region. It remains New Zealand's deadliest natural disaster.

ART DECO
TRUST

Protecting, preserving and restoring Napier’s heritage for over 30 years.
Consider becoming a member of the Art Deco Trust
or making a donation and or becoming
a Trust volunteer to help us in our cause.

BECOME A MEMBER

As a member, you will enjoy many benefits including a 10% discount on retail purchases, a free guided walk each year and preferential bookings on events!
But most of all you will know you belong to a group committed to the preservation of Art Deco Napier.

NAPIER ART DECO CITY

The city of Napier has a great story to tell, and nowhere else in the world can you hear about a city's rebirth and capture a feeling of what it must have been like to live in the 1930s.
Find out about the official Art Deco guided tours here.

OUR VOLUNTEERS

We are proud to have a strong base of dedicated volunteers who assist the Art Deco Trust on a daily basis. Whether it is a guided walk, retail sales or event assistance, our volunteers are the lifeblood and backbone to our organisation.
Talk to our team about joining.

WHY
ART DECO?

The Art Deco style was at the height of its popularity for buildings in 1931. Its clean simple lines and bas relief decoration suited the needs of the new Napier city.
Find out about our history here.