Napier Conferences & Events operates from the Napier War Memorial Centre on Marine Parade. The venue is Hawke's Bay's only purpose-built conference facility and part of Napier City Council's venue portfolio. With stunning panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean, it is the perfect venue for our annual retreat.
Napier War Memorial Centre is located on Napier’s iconic Marine Parade with views from Mahia Peninsula to Cape
Kidnappers. Following the Marine Parade, we are located at the northern end, directly opposite Scenic Te Pania Hotel.
Napier War Memorial Centre is located on Napier’s iconic Marine Parade with views from Mahia Peninsula to Cape
Kidnappers. Following the Marine Parade, we are located at the northern end, directly opposite Scenic Te Pania Hotel.
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CAR PARKING
Car parking is available in the car park situated behind the Ocean Spa Complex with access off Marine Parade 400m north of the Centre. An all day car-parking pass is available at the centre reception for all attendees. Please note street parking areas are 2 hours only. Parking on the forecourt at the front of the venue is for unloading & loading only and vehicles parked there may incur an infringement notice. The use of the forecourt for display purposes requires prior arrangement with Venue Management.
EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS
Everyone onsite must comply with Napier War Memorial Centre evacuation procedures at all times. Frontline staff are
trained to respond in emergency situations. In the unlikely event of an emergency, sirens and bells will go continuously. Please leave the venue via the nearest exit and make your way to the assembly point: “The Forecourt Area at the front of the building”. All aisles, emergency exits and emergency signage are to be kept clear at all times. Exit doors operate with either a green button door release or push bar operation.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Napier Conference Centre endorses sustainable practices for the good of the environment. Recycling stations are located in the upper and lower foyer areas. Assistance with recycling and conservation of power and water is appreciated.
FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Please indicate during the registration process if you require disabled facilities. disability access.
The ground floor of the venue has direct wheelchair access from the street. The lower level of the venue can be accessed via the passenger lift within the venue.
FIRST AID / DEFRIBRILLATOR
Napier Conferences & Events staff are trained in basic first aid, and a first aid kit and defibrillator is kept in the main
office. Additional first aid providers can be organized on request at the hirers cost. If a person should require First Aid
assistance while onsite please inform staff immediately.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Napier Conferences & Events are committed to providing a safe working environment at all times for clients, guests, staff, contractors and members of the public. The team at Napier Conferences & Events will comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015.
To ensure Napier War Memorial Centre is a safe working environment for everyone, the following guidelines must be adhered to at all times. All venue hirers, exhibitors, contractors and subcontractors MUST:
NO SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is banned in public buildings and many hotels and restaurants in New Zealand, including the conference venue.
Napier Conference Centre is a non-smoking venue at all times. We are located in a Napier City Council Fresh Air Zone and ask all attendees to respect this initiative by moving to the beach area to smoke.
TOILETS
Toilets are located on both the lower and ground levels of the venue. Wheelchair accessible toilets are located on both levels of the venue and are equipped with hand rails and basins.
Wi-Fi
Wireless internet is available free of charge throughout the venue.
Car parking is available in the car park situated behind the Ocean Spa Complex with access off Marine Parade 400m north of the Centre. An all day car-parking pass is available at the centre reception for all attendees. Please note street parking areas are 2 hours only. Parking on the forecourt at the front of the venue is for unloading & loading only and vehicles parked there may incur an infringement notice. The use of the forecourt for display purposes requires prior arrangement with Venue Management.
EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS
Everyone onsite must comply with Napier War Memorial Centre evacuation procedures at all times. Frontline staff are
trained to respond in emergency situations. In the unlikely event of an emergency, sirens and bells will go continuously. Please leave the venue via the nearest exit and make your way to the assembly point: “The Forecourt Area at the front of the building”. All aisles, emergency exits and emergency signage are to be kept clear at all times. Exit doors operate with either a green button door release or push bar operation.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Napier Conference Centre endorses sustainable practices for the good of the environment. Recycling stations are located in the upper and lower foyer areas. Assistance with recycling and conservation of power and water is appreciated.
FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Please indicate during the registration process if you require disabled facilities. disability access.
The ground floor of the venue has direct wheelchair access from the street. The lower level of the venue can be accessed via the passenger lift within the venue.
FIRST AID / DEFRIBRILLATOR
Napier Conferences & Events staff are trained in basic first aid, and a first aid kit and defibrillator is kept in the main
office. Additional first aid providers can be organized on request at the hirers cost. If a person should require First Aid
assistance while onsite please inform staff immediately.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Napier Conferences & Events are committed to providing a safe working environment at all times for clients, guests, staff, contractors and members of the public. The team at Napier Conferences & Events will comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015.
To ensure Napier War Memorial Centre is a safe working environment for everyone, the following guidelines must be adhered to at all times. All venue hirers, exhibitors, contractors and subcontractors MUST:
- Take all reasonable practicable steps to ensure what they do or do not do does not adversely affect the health and safety of other people
- Cooperate with any reasonable workplace health and safety policy or procedure
- Ensure all necessary documentation is provided to the event organizer and Napier Conferences & Events staff to ensure all work carried out is done so in accordance with Health and Safety Requirements
- Be responsible for keeping their work area tidy at all times to ensure no additional hazards are created
- Be responsible for ensuring all electrical equipment meets regulations, holding a current tag. Failure to do so will result in the equipment not being permitted in the venue
- Report all incidents, accidents or near misses are to Napier Conferences & Events staff immediately
NO SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is banned in public buildings and many hotels and restaurants in New Zealand, including the conference venue.
Napier Conference Centre is a non-smoking venue at all times. We are located in a Napier City Council Fresh Air Zone and ask all attendees to respect this initiative by moving to the beach area to smoke.
TOILETS
Toilets are located on both the lower and ground levels of the venue. Wheelchair accessible toilets are located on both levels of the venue and are equipped with hand rails and basins.
Wi-Fi
Wireless internet is available free of charge throughout the venue.
Napier & the Hawke's Bay
Street after street of stunning and beautifully-restored Art Deco buildings have made Napier famous as one of the most complete collections reflected the architectural styles of the times - Stripped Classical and Spanish Mission.
Napier is home to many fine wineries, fabulous restaurants, bars and cafes. The boutique shops are a must-visit, as is the Sea Walls collection of magnificent murals painted on more than 50 walls around the city. Grab a map and walk or ride around the city to see them up close.
The beautifully restored Marine Parade serves as a scenic and popular bridge between the city and the Pacific Ocean, with a wealth of family-friendly activities sure to keep the kids entertained for hours. Napier’s iconic Norfolk Pines, Deco Soundshell, Tom Parker Fountain and ‘Pania of the Reef’ statue are a visual reminder of the city’s past. Drive just outside the city centre to the historic fishing village of Ahuriri to check out the growing list of cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique stores.
The Hawke’s Bay Airport is a 10-minute drive from the Napier Conference Centre and there is also a wide range of quality accommodation options located within a short walk or drive from the venue.
For more information visit: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Napier is home to many fine wineries, fabulous restaurants, bars and cafes. The boutique shops are a must-visit, as is the Sea Walls collection of magnificent murals painted on more than 50 walls around the city. Grab a map and walk or ride around the city to see them up close.
The beautifully restored Marine Parade serves as a scenic and popular bridge between the city and the Pacific Ocean, with a wealth of family-friendly activities sure to keep the kids entertained for hours. Napier’s iconic Norfolk Pines, Deco Soundshell, Tom Parker Fountain and ‘Pania of the Reef’ statue are a visual reminder of the city’s past. Drive just outside the city centre to the historic fishing village of Ahuriri to check out the growing list of cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique stores.
The Hawke’s Bay Airport is a 10-minute drive from the Napier Conference Centre and there is also a wide range of quality accommodation options located within a short walk or drive from the venue.
For more information visit: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
