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From the MTG: Ten men perish during rescue effort
7 May, 2021 06:00 PM
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Waitangi Railway Bridge after the 1897 flood. Photo / Supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Gail Pope
Overshadowed by the Scenic Hotel Te Pania on Napier s Marine Parade, is a statuesque yet forlorn monument erected to commemorate the April 16, 1897 flood.
Etched deeply into two of the marble plaques are the words: Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.
On the opposite side are the words: This monument was erected by the people of Napier to commemorate a deed of heroism by which 10 men lost their lives on Good Friday 16 April 1897 in attempting to rescue the flooded out settlers of Clive .
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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