Centred 15 km north of napier, it lasted for two and a half minutes and measured magnitude 7. Long lost footage of the destruction caused by the 1931 hawkes bay earthquake has been saved for posterity after turning up in an upper hutt garage. While the ground shook violently for less than three minutes, 261 lives. As the citys permanent inscription of world war i losses was destroyed in the 1931 earthquake. The unscripted clip is being used to promote the north island city of napier which, having been devastated by a 1931 earthquake, was rebuilt in the art deco style popular at the time.
Albert robertson, the eldest son of a strict irishnew zealand catholic family, does his duty and joins the clergy. The hawkes bay earthquake of february 3, 1931 nature. Powerful new zealand earthquake exposes new land in. The earthquake shook napiers business district from its foundations on the morning of 3 february 1931. For instance, land that used to be an estuary now provides space for napier airport. There was one important differencethis time there has been no loss of life. Napier has many tourist attractions and travel activities, with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. Art deco street lamp posts in historic napier rebuilt after 1931 earthquake, new zealand. A committed and devout priest, he eventually becomes fully ordained and is even the marriage celebrant for his younger brother in later years. Napier and hastings were in ruins buildings crumpled and the streets were covered with debris. Ironically, todays architectural treasure was created from tragedy.
Hastings is napiers sister city and together they are known as the twin cities. Stunning and beautifullyrestored art deco buildings everywhere in the city. New zealands worst disasters a tribute 1931 2011 youtube. Western hills cemetery, napier, hawkes bay, new zealand. Its all about art deco in napier, the architectural style that typifies many of the buildings that rose from the devastation of the hawkes bay earthquake. Napier tourist places are also available from isite visitor information centres. City was rebuilt in the spanish mission style art deco of geometric shapes, zigzag patterns, ornate plasterwork and pastel colours.
The day that changed the bay clip napier 1931 youtube. Tourists flock to napier in february for art deco weekend. Art deco street lamp posts in historic napier rebuilt. Hastings is napier s sister city and together they are known as the twin cities. For the first time in its history, new zealand, on february 3, 1931, experienced an earthquake in the neighbourhood of important towns, the population of napier. The story of the 1931 hawkes bay earthquake mcgregor, robert on. Preearthquake napier survey books included in historical. The historic napier prison is the oldest prison in new zealand and visitors can learn about the history of prisons as well as witness the path of the 1931 earthquake. Enjoy napier art deco buildings with a walking tour albom. The city was rebuilt in the predominant architectural style of the time which was art deco. Napier after the 1931 earthquake historic earthquakes te ara.
Extent of shaking, hawkes bay earthquake, 3 february 1931. The napier earthquake remains new zealands deadliest natural disaster 256 people were killed. Before the earthquake of 3 february, 1931, this lowlying expanse was covered by the waters and mudflats of the great ahuriri lagoon. From adrenalinepumping adventure to a relaxing day out you need never be bored in napier, hawkes bay, new zealand. The original hawkes bay district field books were destroyed when the napier lands and survey office burned down in the fires immediately following the 1931 napier earthquake, making these a unique set of records, which contributed to the reconstruction of the boundary network. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the park island cemetery, napier, hawkes bay, new zealand billiongraves cemetery and images.
As the citys permanent inscription of world war i losses was destroyed in the 1931 earthquake, the new upper tier of names has been added. Broken vows by rohan west overdrive rakuten overdrive. They rose from servant status to the comforts of the middle class. As new zealand does, it turned this disaster into an opportunity. This clip is taken from the dvd the day that changed the bay. Art deco buildings in napier nz highres stock video footage. Napier was razed by earthquake and fire in 1931, and rebuilt in the art deco style.
Napier accommodation, things to do and travel information. The 1931 hawkes bay earthquake, also known as the napier earthquake, occurred in new zealand at 10. The biggest quake recorded in this country was an 8. To learn more about how to request items watch this short online video. Powerful new zealand earthquake exposes new land in kaikoura. His family experienced the war against te kooti, the boer war, the napier earthquake of 1931 and the depression.
They specialize in accommodations for every occasion partnered with various special activities located in the ahuriri, napier region. The 1931 napier hastings earthquake the 1953 tangiwai rail disaster the 1968 wahine ferry disaster the 1979 mnt erebus plane crash the. Roundabout by napier soundshell highres stock video. Earthquakes from the last 365 days that may have caused shaking weak or greater in new zealand.
The diary of katie bourke, napier, 1930 31 my story s. Cars circling a roundabout beside the napier soundshell, in the sea front. Entirely rebuilt over a two year period in the distinctive 1930s style, napier has one of the highest concentrations of art deco architecture in the world and a colourful heritage story to tell. The modified mercalli mm scale is a measure of intensity based on the effects of the earthquake on people and buildings. The northern crest, topped by a trig point, offers extensive views of farmland and the suburbs of napier. Alexander turnbull library, wellington, new zealand. Hawkes bay and napier earthquake in 1931 marae investigates tvnz april 3 2011. Download for pricing breakdown in microsoft word format. Art deco buildings in napier nz highres stock video. The video cellar is an eclectic collection of feature films, shorts, animations and tv shows. In consultation with the likes of the earthquake engineers and the nz earthquake commission this video simulation will model how hastings st napier collapsed during the 1931 quake the video creation will involve the skills of 3 animators using maya software as. John key jokes with shaun wayne for napier promo video. Originally constructed in 19089 for the hawkes bay municipal offices, this building is the only remaining example of a victorianedwardian classical style architecture in napier, surviving the 1931 napier earthquake that impacted most of the buildings of that era.
The 1855 wellington earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 8. There was also success, prosperity and social status. New zealands latest breaking news, business, sport. Rebuilt in the 1930s after an earthquake, napiers architecture fascinates. Mar 07, 2019 the napier earthquake remains new zealands deadliest natural disaster 256 people were killed. A panoramic view of the centre of napier, devastated by fire and earthquake. Learn about earthquakes get ready emergency preparedness.
Taken from the napier baths last week, this photograph shows the progress that has already been made with the beautifying of the foreshore of the hawkes bay capital. Members of the public are most welcome to visit us. After 1931 massive earthquake, napier rebuilt as one of the most attractive city in the world with art deco buildings. Download the wellington app for more stories like this. The collection contains all kinds of narrative, educational, documentary, advertising, instructional and government films and videos from all over the world. Letter from frank logan to newcastle post the earthquake. Jul 10, 2018 napier is one of a few world cities that was given a chance to reinvent itself. Devastated christchurch will be uninhabitable for months. Rebuilt after a 1931 earthquake, the city is known for art deco landmarks like the zigzagpatterned daily telegraph building.
Long lost film of napier earthquake devastation rescued from. Jan, 20 navigate seaside accommodation is a unique website created for seaside accommodations. Geologists to keep watch after big quake otago daily. Neverbeforeseen footage showing the aftermath of the 1931 napier earthquake has been. Engineers now build hospitals that are able to withstand earthquakes.
New zealands latest breaking news, business, sport, weather. But together they make a very comprehensive visual record of the disaster, predominantly napier. One of the most significant events in the history of hawkes bay is the 1931 napier earthquake. New zealands celebration of art deco style tourism new. Massive weeklong celebration with loads of events in february. Tsunami inundation in napier, new zealand, due to local. The city now has wider boundaries, and thus three additional plaques now also record the names of those from the wider napier area, from bay view to meeanee and taradale. Dear oliver by peter wells overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Long lost film of napier earthquake devastation rescued. Napier is the main port city of the hawkes bay region of new zealand. Across hawkes bay, the ground shook, cracked and rolled. Ppt earthquake engineering research on karen powerpoint. This word mat contains key vocabulary relevant to the earthquake that hit the hawkes bay area in new zealand in 1931. Napier tourist attractions and travel activities directory, new zealand. Find out the history of the 1931 earthquake in napier, the devastation, the reconstruction and historic photos. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery. In consultation with the likes of the earthquake engineers and the nz earthquake commission this video simulation will model how hastings st napier collapsed during the 1931 quake the video creation will involve the skills of 3 animators using maya software as used by weta studios for the lord of the rings trilogy. Proposal to hawkes bay museum, napier, new zealand, april, 2005. There was army desertion, suicide, adultery, aids, secrets and lies. Napier after the 1931 earthquake historic earthquakes. The city was rebuilt with art deco style buildings.
The hawkes bay region suffered a massive earthquake in 1931 that destroyed the twin cities of napier and hastings. Still shots from a video shot during the aftermath of the 1931 napier earthquake by thomas henry whetton. Napier is one of a few world cities that was given a chance to reinvent itself. It completely levelled the town of napier and left 258 people dead. Napier is a city on the east coast of the north island of new zealand, famous for its art deco architecture. In some cases, new coastal land has proven quite useful.
In the early hours of saturday morning on 4 september 2010, people in christchurch and the surrounding canterbury region were jolted awake by the most damaging earthquake in new zealand since the deadly magnitude 7. Enjoy napier art deco buildings with a walking tour. The earthquake was centered 15km north of napier and struck at 10. Scientists study earthquakes to keep us and our important buildings safe. Neverbefore seen film of the immediate aftermath of the 1931 napier earthquake is now on show at the national library building in wellington. Tsunami inundation in napier, new zealand, due to local earthquake sources article in natural hazards 701. Roundabout by napier soundshell highres stock video footage. Napier attractions new zealand, napier activities, napier. Park island cemetery, napier, hawkes bay, new zealand. It remains new zealands deadliest natural disaster. May 21, 2019 after 1931 massive earthquake, napier rebuilt as one of the most attractive city in the world with art deco buildings. It is the only place in napier where some of the earthquake damage has been left in place.
While still in the seminary, al is caught in the napier earthquake of february 1931. These images have been sourced from the auckland libraries. Point of interest the black and white photographs of the napier earthquake show napier hospital patients being evacuated to the botanical gardens. Huge expanses of land were pushed up out of the sea. Hawkes bay farmers coop secretary charles douglas was in his hastings office with a client when the countrys deadliest earthquake hit the region on february 3, 1931. Z wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required.
Aug 15, 2017 rebuilt after a 1931 earthquake, the city is known for art deco landmarks like the zigzagpatterned daily telegraph building. The town was rebuilt in this style after it was almost completely destroyed by the 1931 hawkes bay earthquake. Immersive earthquake experience, hawkes bay museum, napier. Walking new zealand 170 by walking new zealand ltd issuu. History napier conference centre hawkes bay new zealand. Jan 14, 2016 its all about art deco in napier, the architectural style that typifies many of the buildings that rose from the devastation of the hawkes bay earthquake. Today napier has one of the largest concentrations of art deco buildings in the world. Walkway t he whakamaharatanga walkway crosses farmland, most of which was under water prior to the napier earthquake in 1931.
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