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Second Hand September
In the spirit of Second Hand September, an Oxfam campaign that encourages people to only buy second hand for the 30 days of September and in turn be kinder to our planet, we’re shining the spotlight on a handful of the exceptional and quirky second-hand stores and recycle boutiques right here in Napier.
From antiques, furniture, books and homewares to jewellery, Art Deco fashion and designer clothing, there is something for everyone – even if you didn’t know you needed it yet.
Love your local, whatever it may be: a chippie, a florist, a bookshop or a bakery, the people and places that make up our neighbourhoods all deserve a little love. They’re a short walk away, handy to home, they know your name (or your dog’s name), better still you know them.
Our local shops are the hub, heart and central hang-out of our suburb. Support them so they can keep going, stay in the area, and add some vibrancy to your neck of the woods.
Visit Team Napier socials to read all our featured locals!
Share your good deed or story or nominate a friend by dropping us a line via our say hello page or simply post to the @weareteamnapier Insta or Facebook. Your story can be big or small; let’s celebrate good deeds whatever the size. Each week we will pick one story and shout you or your nominees a round of coffees #weareTEAMNAPIER
Acclaimed film maker Dame Gaylene Preston spent her formative years growing up in Napier. She lived near McLean Park, and went to Nelson Park School then William Colenso College. Now she has written a book about her life and work as a film maker.
The Marine Parade memorial to one of Napier's longest serving mayors and members of parliament has been carefully restored, to the delight of his descendants.
For a healthy dose of lawn envy, take a close-up look at the turf at McLean Park. Quite possibly the most important job there belongs to Turf Manager Henry Logan.
Carlyle Street is a main arterial that’s pumping. Residential streets feed into it and there are businesses on either side. It’s also an important connection between the city centre, suburbs and routes out of Napier.
Drop in to Bay Skate and you’ll probably see Sophee Hills carving up the skate park or helping others to get rolling and fall in love with skating just like her!
There are far better options than throwing items away, says Helen Howard, organiser of Napier’s first Repair Café. The event takes place on 25 June at the Asher Hall, Tennyson St, Napier.
Kiwi conservation wins through successful partnership
The National Aquarium of New Zealand’s participation in a nationwide captive kiwi breeding programme is a largely unknown aspect of the Aquarium bird keepers’ duties.
What CACTUS-Te Vaka Māia teens go through together would test many adults, yet it’s the challenges and ultimately, successful tasks they put themselves through which keep them coming back, year after year.
Purple and teal tentacles have taken over a water pump station in Greenmeadows thanks to a street artist and his school children collaborators.
Sam Savage has been on site for two weeks bringing to life the 12 metre by 5 metre giant octopus inspired by drawings from Greenmeadows School students.
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