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Location – Hawke’s Bay

Blessed with fertile soils and a warm, temperate climate, Hawke’s Bay is among New Zealand’s leading producers of wine; notably red wines – cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah – and stunning chardonnays. Hawke’s Bay is the first stop on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, and is a popular place for bicycle wine tours with many of the region’s 30+ cellar doors, and numerous artisan producers, connected by 200km of flat, easy riding cycle trails.

Hawke’s Bay is New Zealand’s Art Deco capital, with the cities of Napier and Hastings rebuilt in the architectural styles of the time following the devastating 1931 earthquake. Year-round guided tours and vintage car rides are supercharged each February as tens of thousands flock to participate in the week-long Art Deco Festival(opens in new window).

Venue – Napier War Memorial Centre

Located on the beach of Napier’s famous Marine Parade, the Napier War Memorial Centre offers a purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.

Completely re-developed in 2017, the centre is owned by Napier City Council and operated by Napier Conferences & Events.