The Ecliptic
The circle of the Millennial Arch designed by artist David Trubridge
This contemporary sculpture is inspired by the ecliptic - an astronomical term referring to the great circle on the celestial sphere representing the apparent annual path of the sun relative to the stars. The full sculpture can be viewed on Marine Parade, Napier
Princess Limited
The famous and loved Pania Of The Reef gazing to the ocean
This image of the popular bronze statue in Napier is created from an unusual angle adding mystery and attitude to Pania's legend. Shot during a cyclone, the sea spray softened late afternoon sunlight to highlight her beautiful details
The Ecliptic II
The Millennial Arch designed by artist David Trubridge
This contemporary sculpture is inspired by the ecliptic - an astronomical term referring to the great circle on the celestial sphere representing the apparent annual path of the sun relative to the stars. The full sculpture can be viewed on Marine Parade, Napier
The Gold of the Kowhai
Standing four metres high, the Kowhai sculpture was created by renowned New Zealand artist Paul Dibble. It stands on the corner of Tennyson Street and Herschell Street, opposite MTG Hawke’s Bay
The artwork is cast bronze and the blossom petals are gilded with 24-carat gold and lacquer. At night time it is illuminated by light showcasing the sculpture in a golden glow
Tom Parker Fountain
At night the fountain comes alive with changes of light and pattern. A rainbow of colours are shown in sequence
Built in 1936 from funds donated by Tom Parker. Owned by the Napier City council this is one of most spectacular water fountains in New Zealand - a real piece of Art Deco history
Tom Parker Fountain
At night the fountain comes alive with changes of light and pattern. A rainbow of colours are shown in sequence
Built in 1936 from funds donated by Tom Parker. Owned by the Napier City council this is one of most spectacular water fountains in New Zealand - a real piece of Art Deco history
Tom Parker Fountain B&W
At night the fountain comes alive with changes of light and pattern. A rainbow of colours are shown in sequence
Built in 1936 from funds donated by Tom Parker. Owned by the Napier City council this is one of most spectacular water fountains in New Zealand - a real piece of Art Deco history
Tom Parker Fountain B&W
At night the fountain comes alive with changes of light and pattern. A rainbow of colours are shown in sequence
Built in 1936 from funds donated by Tom Parker. Owned by the Napier City council this is one of most spectacular water fountains in New Zealand - a real piece of Art Deco history
South African War Memorial
Looking up at the Boer War memorial in Napier
Statues of soldiers atop a pedestal were a common central feature of South African War memorials. Napier’s was the only one featuring a trooper in a posture of mourning with his rifle pointed down. The tall statue stands on a plinth above a smaller but no less impressive carved stone lion with shield. It is sited beside Marine Parade across the road from the city’s waterfront park and memorial arch. It was unveiled by Governor Lord Plunket at a large community ceremony on 11 February 1906. After sustaining damage in the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake – the monument was shattered and the trooper lost his head which was found some time later and reattached
Veronica Sun Bay
Sunrise at Veronica Sun Bay
The structure was originally built in 1934, and in 1937 it was named the “Veronica Sun Bay” when the bell from HMS Veronica was presented to the city as a memento of the assistance given by the ship’s officers and crew in rescue work in the aftermath of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake