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In Taradale , Mission Estate missionaries' accommodation block had been built and opened in February The next day the Hawke's Bay earthquake struck, causing serious damage to the entire Mission. Two priests and seven students were killed when the stone chapel was destroyed. In Havelock North , St Luke's church was damaged but not destroyed just before a wedding was due to take place.

The couple got married later in the day, but outdoors.

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Within four days of the quake, cinemas around New Zealand offered news specials about the disaster. Another casualty of the earthquake was the Napier trams.

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The tracks were twisted by the earthquake, and were never restored. New Zealand's first commercial air disaster occurred six days after the quake, when a Dominion Airlines Desoutter monoplane crashed near Wairoa. The small airline had been making three return trips a day between Hastings and Gisborne, carrying passengers and supplies. All three on board were killed.

The Napier Daily Telegraph had recently celebrated its diamond jubilee with an article describing Napier as "the Nice of the Pacific". The newspaper office was destroyed by the quake. The Hawke's Bay Herald offices in Hastings were also destroyed. On 13 February, Hawke's Bay was struck by a 7. At the time, this second event was New Zealand's fourth strongest recorded earthquake. Author Matthew Wright reported that "the power failed three seconds before the earthquake was felt in Napier.

People from Napier to Dannevirke ran for their lives as previously damaged buildings cracked and fell". People rushed into the streets in Dannevirke and Masterton. Aftershocks continued to shake Hawke's Bay frequently until July , where the average aftershock occurrence dropped to less than one daily.

Aftershocks continued for several years, with the last major jolt shaking the Bay in April In all, earthquakes were recorded at Hastings during February , and more than by the end of December The government quickly realised that the Napier borough council would be overwhelmed with organising the rebuild and appointed two commissioners for this task, John Barton and Lachlan Bain Campbell.

The earthquake prompted a thorough review of New Zealand building codes , which were found to be totally inadequate. Building regulations established as a result of this event mean that to this day, there are only four buildings in Hawke's Bay taller than five storeys, and as most of the region's rebuilding took place in the s when Art Deco was fashionable, Hawke's Bay architecture is regarded today as being one of the finest collections of Art Deco in the world.

On the tenth anniversary of the earthquake, the New Zealand Listener reported that Napier had risen from the ashes like a phoenix. What's On Here's some of the upcoming events in Hawke's Bay. Spring Fling 1 September - 30 October. Performing Arts. Gig Guide.

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Summer F. Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition 11 - 15 November. Walk of Wonders 18 - 22 November. Hawke's Bay Wine Auction 28 November. Summer Solstice 19 December. Bridge Pa Wine Festival 23 January. Napier Art Deco Festival 17 - 21 February. Getting here.

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Driving Driving to Hawke's Bay is a breeze from anywhere - and the scenery is not too shabby either! Flying Hawke's Bay Airport is 10 minutes' drive from Napier's city centre and 25 minutes from Hastings. By Sea Each year, Hawke's Bay welcomes more than 80 cruise ships from all over the world. Create your Playlist You'll need to create an account to save your favourite things. Email Address. Login to Your Playlist If you already have a Playlist account login here to view or add more items. Helena St.