Napier Business Services: An Introduction

Population
122,700 (Napier/Hastings combined).

Airport Location
Hawke's Bay airport is 7km away - a 10min drive from Napier city.

Major Industry
Viticulture, horticulture, food processing, storage and distribution and tourism.

Meeting Options
1000-seat auditorium and 350-400 theatre-style in the ballroom at War Memorial Centre, Napier, plus Marine Parade Seaside Conference Centre. Large meeting facilities at Hastings Municipal Theatre Complex, and smaller facilities in hotels and lodges.

Getting your Bearings
Napier and Hastings are 20km apart and regarded as the 'twin cities' of Hawke's Bay. In Napier, Marine Parade runs parallel with the ocean. Main roads for commerce, retail and restaurants are Kennedy Road, Latham Road and Georges Drive. In Hastings, the main commercial area is around the city square, Market Street, Queen Street and Heretaunga Street.

Business Overview
Napier and Hastings service a booming wine region and fertile horticultural sector through wine and food processing and a major port. Innovative small manufacturers and IT firms are also located in the two cities.