Art Deco Pamphlet 2006

HAWKE’S BAY EARTHQUAKE
75TH ANNIVERSARY
1931-2006

A 10-day Hawke’s Bay-wide commemoration of the disastrous 1931 earthquake that destroyed cities and lives, and shattered communities. This anniversary of New Zealand’s greatest natural disaster will be one of Hawke’s Bay’s largest-ever events and will be celebrated region-wide, with an exciting programme which concludes with the 18th Brebner Print Art Deco Weekend.

THE STATISTICS:

10.46am, February 3rd, 1931 – 7.8 on the Richter Scale
15-20 Kms North of Napier 2.5 minutes duration with a 30 second lull in the middle.
Aftershocks: Approx 150 in the 12 hours that followed
525 over the 14 days that followed.
Deaths: Napier 162, Wairoa 93, Hastings 3

The full programme of events will be confirmed and available from October 1st 2005, and will include:

A travelling road show that will visit Napier, Hastings, Wairoa and Waipukurau
Royal NZ Navy vessels and crew
Military bands
Vintage cars, vintage planes, steam trains and a vintage railcar
Air Show
Stage shows and concerts
Movies from the 20’s and 30’s
Port of Napier Open Day
Survivors Commemorative Services
Dance lessons
Golf Tournament
HB Song and Opera Workshop
Bowls Tournament
Historic Homes Garden Parties
Brebner Print Art Deco Weekend
plus many more events

Please register your interest and ensure that you Receive a programme as soon as they become available:

Register your name and contact details via the internet on www.artdeconapier.com

Contact the Art Deco Trust on +64 06 835 1191

Write to us at PO Box 133 Napier, NZ and provide your contact details

PUT THESE DATES IN YOUR DIARY TODAY
FEB 9TH TO 19TH, 2006

Incorporating:
75th Anniversary of the New Zealand Red Cross
75th Anniversary of Napier Aero Club
50th Anniversary of City of Hastings

Supported By:
CITY OF NAPIER
Unison
CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Navy
HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL
PORT OF NAPIER
WAIROA DISTRICT COUNCIL
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council