Hey everyone! I'm u/aaron_atomised, the new moderator of r/napier.

This sub has been inactive and restricted for some time. It is now public again, so anyone can view, post and comment.

What to Post
Post anything that you think people would find interesting, helpful and relevant: e.g. local news, events, photos, recommendations, and questions about living in or visiting Napier.

I have put some basic rules in the sidebar to get started. Have a quick read before posting.

📅 Friday 30 Oct

• Hyoketsu launch party + DJ Hurricane. The Rose from 5pm. DJ from 9pm. Free, R18. Details
• The Halloween Ball with Groove Foundation. The Cabana. Starts 8pm, $15 cash at the door, spot prizes for best dressed. Details
• British & Irish Film Festival. Book online or at reception. Full programme.

🎃 Saturday 31 Oct – Halloween

• Napier Urban Farmers' Market. 8:30am–12:30pm in the CBD, head down Emerson St. Coffee, baking and local produce. Details
• Napier Repair Café. 11:30am–2:30pm, Asher Hall (corner of Tennyson & Dalton). Bring broken small appliances, clothes, bikes, toys, laptops and so on, and volunteers will try to fix them. Free entry, koha appreciated. Details
• British & Irish Film Festival. Book online or at reception. Full programme.
• Park Island Halloween Party. 4–7pm, Napier Old Boys Marist clubrooms, Park Island. $20 for ages 3–12, which covers entry, face paint, the bouncy castle and a Boo Bag, or $5 entry only. Under-3s and adults get in free. It's indoor and outdoor, so it goes ahead rain or shine. Billed as "spooky but not scary." Tickets/details
• The Mad House Maze. 5–10pm, Pettigrew Green Arena, 480 Gloucester St, Taradale. $10 per person, all ages. Face painting, special effects, spot prizes and food trucks. Door sales are limited, so buy online, and bring cash. Details
• Halloween Party at The Rose. 6pm till late. Free, R18. DJ Malt Biscuit, food and drink specials, best costume prizes. Details
• Haus of Horrors. A Halloween variety show of pole, belly dance and burlesque at The Cabana. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Early bird $22, R18, costume prizes. Details

📅 Sunday 1 Nov

• Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions. First of five Sunday afternoons of local acoustic music on the lawn at Church Road Winery, 12–4:30pm, with Mon Shelford, Campbell Burns and the Urban Duke Duo. $3 entry at the bar, all ages. Bring a rug or chairs. Details
• British & Irish Film Festival. Book online or at reception. Full programme.

\** Missed anything? Drop it in the comments.*