Napier

Napier is located on the territory of Ngāti Kahungunu, one of the country's largest iwi, and as a city has been shaped by nearly two centuries of migration. Its population is about 66,400 as of June 2025. About 18 km (11 mi) south of Napier is the city of Hastings. These two neighbouring cities are often called "The Bay Cities" or "The Twin Cities" of New Zealand, with the two cities and the surrounding towns of Havelock North and Clive having a combined population of 133,240. The City of Napier has a land area of 106 km2 (41 sq mi) and a population density of 540.0 per square kilometre.

Napier is the nexus of the largest wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere, and Napier Port is the primary export seaport for northeastern New Zealand – which is the largest producer of apples, pears, and stone fruit in the country. The fruit grown around Hastings and Napier is exported through the port, along with large amounts of sheep wool, frozen meat, wood pulp, and timber.