As a member of the Art Deco Trust you will be part of a group of individuals, companies and organisations who are helping to preserve Hawke's Bay's Art Deco heritage.
Originating in Europe, in the early 20th 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.
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.
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.
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.