Art Deco in full swing - image: Kirsten Simcox
THIS ISSUE
Coffee with a Councillor
Meet Our Team
Roading Update
Time Capsule
Cricket World Cup
What’s On?
Word from the Mayor Welcome. We’ve just had another fabulous Art Deco weekend. Once again, Napier did us proud and it was great to see our city in the national spotlight looking so wonderful. We know how to put on a party and I’d like to acknowledge all the behindthe-scenes work that goes into the event from not only the Art Deco Trust, but also the tireless efforts put in by our Napier City Council staff who ensure the city is in tip-top shape. Our gardens looked magnificent and the streets were sparkling clean – not always easy to achieve but these things had a huge impact on our visitors, many of whom remarked to me that they wished their own councils had the same high standards we do.
February
2015
Bill Dalton
Another big event on the horizon is the Cricket World Cup. We’re extremely lucky to have been selected as a host city and, once again, I know Napier will rise to the occasion and look great as shots of McLean Park are beamed around the world. Four teams will play here – our own Black Caps, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. I encourage you all to get out and support the teams and get into the spirit of the occasion. There will be a fan zone on Marine Parade on 4 March and 7 March where you can have a go at the giant inflatable ‘Whack-a-Wicket’, watch some great entertainment and enjoy food from some of our local food trucks. We’re also encouraging fans to walk to the ground on match days by following the cricket ball pavement sticker trail to McLean Park. Starting from Emerson, heading along Hastings St and down Sale St to Latham St, it’s a great option for those wanting to avoid parking hassles. The Bay City Stompers, cultural groups and the wonderful Deco Dancers will be entertaining walkers along the route. I’ll see you there.