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Kōrero: Historic earthquakes

Damage to buildings

Damage to buildings

The Hawke’s Bay earthquake caused widespread damage to buildings, especially in Napier and Hastings. This photograph, taken immediately after the earthquake, shows the impact on the Masonic Hotel before it was completely destroyed by fire.

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MTG Hawke's Bay Tai Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay Museums Trust/Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi collection

Reference: 7544

Permission of MTG Hawke’s Bay, P.O. Box 248, Napier, New Zealand must be obtained before any re-use of this image

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Eileen McSaveney, Historic earthquakes – The 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/4551/damage-to-buildings (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Eileen McSaveney, i tāngia i te 2 March 2009, updated 1 November 2017.