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Future of Napier s Faraday Centre up for debate at next council meeting
22 Apr, 2021 01:39 AM
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A specialised interactive technology museum in Napier, the Faraday Centre s days could be numbered unless a path to revitalisation is agreed upon by the council. Photo / File
A specialised interactive technology museum in Napier, the Faraday Centre s days could be numbered unless a path to revitalisation is agreed upon by the council. Photo / File
An earthquake prone building and reduced visitor numbers - the future of Napier s Faraday Centre seems uncertain.
A specialised interactive technology museum, the Faraday Centre has been running since 1979 and features a collection of machines, gadgets, appliances and equipment.
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Hurricanes to play Western Force at Napier s McLean Park
18 Apr, 2021 07:09 PM
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Jordie Barrett last played for the Hurricanes at McLean Park in April, 2018. Photo / File
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The recent travel bubble announcement between New Zealand and Australia means Western Force will square off against the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby fixture in Napier next month.
New Zealand and Australian rugby fans have been restricted to seeing domestic Super Rugby franchises do battle each weekend, so many of them will be eager to see how teams match up throughout the transtasman competition.
Napier s McLean Park host the match on Friday, May 28 at 7.05pm.
Hawke s Bay mayors are divided over new water reforms, despite all of them singing from the same song sheet less than six months ago.
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little fears key decisions will be taken out of local hands.
Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin
The breakdown comes as the mayor of Wairoa, an isolated rural district, warns the changes in three waters could spell doom for local government.
Local governments around the country are facing urgent challenges such as natural hazards, climate change and crumbling infrastructure.
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little, who lives in one of the most isolated parts of Aotearoa, feared the worst.